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{{Device Infobox
|image = [[File:Meta Ray-Ban Display21.jpg|350px]]
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone AR]], [[Heads-up display]]
|Platform = [[Meta AI]]
|Creator = [[Meta Platforms]], [[EssilorLuxottica]]
|Developer = [[Reality Labs]]
|Manufacturer = [[EssilorLuxottica]]
|Announcement Date = September 17, 2025
|Release Date = September 30, 2025 (United States); early 2026 (Canada, France, Italy, UK)
|Price = $799 USD (includes glasses and Meta Neural Band), $999 USD with prescription
|Website = https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/
|Versions = Standard, Large; Shiny Black, Shiny Sand
|Requires = Compatible smartphone (iOS 14.4+ or Android 10+) with Meta AI mobile app, Meta account, Internet connection
|Predecessor = [[Ray-Ban Meta]]
|Successor = 
|Operating System = Custom Meta AI Platform
|Chipset = [[Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1]]
|CPU = ARM-based processor
|GPU = Integrated in Snapdragon AR1
|HPU = 
|Storage = 32 GB eMMC
|Memory = 2 GB LPDDR4x RAM
|SD Card Slot = No
|Display = Monocular micro-display with reflective geometric waveguide and LCOS micro-projector (right lens only)
|Subpixel Layout = 
|Peak Brightness = 5,000 nits (adaptive 30-5,000 nits)
|Resolution = 600 × 600 pixels
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz (display), 30 Hz (content)
|Pixel Density = 42 pixels per degree (PPD)
|Persistence = 
|Precision = 
|Field of View = 20 degrees
|Horizontal FoV = 20 degrees
|Vertical FoV = 20 degrees
|Visible FoV = 20 degrees
|Rendered FoV = 
|Binocular Overlap = N/A (monocular display)
|Average Pixel Density = 42 PPD
|Peak Pixel Density = 42 PPD
|Foveated Rendering = No
|Optics = Geometric reflective waveguide with partially reflective mirrors, Transitions adaptive lenses (standard)
|Ocularity = Monocular
|IPD Range = 
|Adjustable Diopter = Prescription support: -4.00 to +4.00 (SPH + CYL), up to 4.00 CYL
|Passthrough = Optical see-through (no video passthrough)
|Tracking = EMG gesture tracking via, [[Meta Neural Band]], IMU for HUD stabilization
|Tracking Frequency = 
|Base Stations = None
|Eye Tracking = No
|Face Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = Yes (via Meta Neural Band sEMG)
|Body Tracking = No
|Rotational Tracking = No
|Positional Tracking = No
|Update Rate = 
|Tracking Volume = 
|Play Space = 
|Latency = 
|Audio = Open-ear speakers, spatial audio
|Microphone = Three-microphone array (6-mic array in some specs)
|3.5mm Audio Jack = No
|Camera = 12 megapixel ultra-wide camera with 3× digital zoom
|Connectivity = [[Wi-Fi]], [[Bluetooth]]
|Ports = USB-C (on charging case)
|Wired Video = No
|Wireless Video = Yes (streaming to Facebook, Instagram)
|WiFi = Wi-Fi 6 (via paired phone)
|Bluetooth = Bluetooth 5.3/5.7
|Power = Rechargeable battery integrated in temples
|Battery Capacity = 
|Battery Life = 6 hours mixed use (glasses), 18 hours (Meta Neural Band)
|Charge Time = ~1 hour
|Dimensions = Temple length: 129 mm (Standard), 135 mm (Large); Frame width: 150 mm; Lens height: 48 mm
|Weight = 69g (standard), 70g (large); Meta Neural Band: 42g
|Material = Plastic frame, standard Ray-Ban frame materials
|Headstrap = 
|Haptics = Wristband haptics (Meta Neural Band)
|Color = Shiny Black, Shiny Sand
|Sensors = [[Accelerometer]], [[gyroscope]], [[magnetometer]], ambient light sensor, [[IMU]]
|Input = Voice commands ("Hey Meta"), touch controls on frames, Meta Neural Band gestures
|Compliance = IPX4 (glasses), IPX7 (Meta Neural Band)
|Size = Standard, Large
|Cable Length = 
}}

The '''Meta Ray-Ban Display''' is a pair of [[augmented reality]] [[smart glasses]] with a built-in [[heads-up display]] (HUD) developed through a partnership between [[Meta Platforms]] (formerly Facebook) and [[EssilorLuxottica]], the parent company of [[Ray-Ban]]. Announced on September 17, 2025, at [[Meta Connect]] 2025 by CEO [[Mark Zuckerberg]], these glasses represent Meta's first consumer-ready smart glasses featuring an integrated in-lens display.<ref name="meta-announce">Meta announcement of Ray-Ban Display glasses at Connect 2025. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref><ref name="cnbc-announce">CNBC coverage of Meta Ray-Ban Display announcement. URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/17/zuckerberg-799-meta-ray-ban-display-glasses.html</ref> The device launched on September 30, 2025, in the United States at select retail locations.<ref name="meta-launch">Meta Ray-Ban Display official launch information. URL: https://www.meta.com/blog/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-connect-2025/</ref>

== Overview ==
The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses combine traditional eyewear design with advanced [[artificial intelligence]] capabilities and a high-resolution display embedded in the right lens using a reflective geometric [[waveguide]] and micro-projector technology. Each pair comes bundled with the [[Meta Neural Band]], an [[electromyography]] (EMG) wristband that enables gesture-based control of the device through surface electromyography (sEMG) to detect subtle wrist and finger muscle signals.<ref name="meta-neural">Meta Neural Band technology overview. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref> 

The glasses are positioned as a bridge between Meta's existing audio-only Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and the experimental [[Orion]] AR prototype revealed at Connect 2024, offering everyday augmented reality in a subtle, private interface that lets wearers view notifications, get real-time information, navigate, translate live conversations as captions, listen to music, and capture photos/videos—while keeping their eyes free and their phone in pocket.<ref name="meta-categories">Meta's three categories of AI glasses. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref><ref name="meta-features">Meta Ray-Ban Display feature overview. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref>

Meta cites low "~2%" outward light leakage to keep the display private, addressing privacy concerns about visible display content.<ref name="meta-ann-privacy">Meta announcement regarding privacy features. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>

== History and Development ==

=== Background ===
The Meta Ray-Ban Display represents the evolution of Meta's smart glasses partnership with EssilorLuxottica, which began with the [[Ray-Ban Stories]] in 2021 and continued with the [[Ray-Ban Meta]] glasses in 2023.<ref name="wiki-history">Ray-Ban Meta history. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta</ref> The development of the display technology and neural interface represents over a decade of research at [[Reality Labs]], Meta's division focused on [[virtual reality]] and [[augmented reality]] technologies.<ref name="meta-investment">Meta's investment in AR/VR technology. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>

=== Product Evolution ===
* '''2021''': [[Ray-Ban Stories]] (Gen 1) - Focused on photo/video capture and social media sharing
* '''2023''': [[Ray-Ban Meta]] (Gen 2) - Added 12MP camera, livestreaming, and [[Meta AI]] integration
* '''April 2024''': Multimodal AI update via computer vision for Ray-Ban Meta
* '''June 2025''': [[Oakley Meta]] glasses for sports and performance users
* '''September 2025''': Meta Ray-Ban Display with integrated HUD and [[Neural Band]]

=== Neural Band Development ===
The [[Meta Neural Band]] is the product of four years of [[surface electromyography]] (sEMG) research involving nearly 200,000 research participants. This extensive dataset allowed Meta to develop [[machine learning]] algorithms capable of accurately interpreting muscle signals across diverse users, addressing the significant variance in people's muscle patterns using on-device machine learning.<ref name="neural-research">Meta Neural Band research and development. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>

== Technical Specifications ==

=== Display Technology ===
Teardown analysis by [[iFixit]] reveals the display system uses a reflective geometric [[waveguide]] embedded in the right lens. A micro-projector built into the right temple uses red, green, and blue [[LED]]s to reflect light off an [[LCOS]] (liquid crystal on silicon) panel into the waveguide, which then directs the image toward the wearer's eye while minimizing outward light leakage.<ref name="ifixit">iFixit teardown reveals display technology. URL: https://www.ifixit.com/News/113543/theres-groundbreaking-waveguide-tech-inside-metas-800-ar-glasses-but-dont-count-on-fixing-them</ref><ref name="verge-teardown">The Verge reporting on iFixit teardown. URL: https://www.theverge.com/news/797442/ifixit-meta-ray-ban-display-smartglasses-teardown-glass</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display Type || Monocular micro-display with geometric reflective waveguide (right lens only)
|-
| Technology || Micro-projector with [[LCOS]] panel and three LED light sources
|-
| Resolution || 600 × 600 pixels<ref name="display-specs">Meta Ray-Ban Display technical specifications. URL: https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/l/discover-meta-ray-ban-display</ref>
|-
| Field of View || 20 degrees<ref name="fov-specs">Field of view specifications. URL: https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-display-price-release-date-specs/</ref>
|-
| Pixel Density || 42 pixels per degree (PPD)<ref name="ppd-specs">Pixel density specifications. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta</ref>
|-
| Refresh Rate || Up to 90 Hz (display), 30 Hz (content)<ref name="refresh-specs">Display refresh rate details. URL: https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-display-price-release-date-specs/</ref>
|-
| Brightness || 30 - 5,000 nits (adaptive)<ref name="brightness-specs">Display brightness range. URL: https://www.jotme.io/blog/meta-ray-ban-display</ref>
|-
| Light Leakage || ~2% outward leakage for privacy
|}

=== Hardware ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Component !! Specification
|-
| Processor || [[Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1]]<ref name="processor-specs">Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 specifications. URL: https://www.qualcomm.com/products/mobile/snapdragon/xr-vr-ar/snapdragon-ar1-gen-1-platform</ref>
|-
| Memory || 2 GB LPDDR4x RAM
|-
| Storage || 32 GB [[eMMC]] flash memory (up to 1,000 photos and 100 30-second videos)<ref name="storage-specs">Storage capacity details. URL: https://blocksandfiles.com/2023/10/02/meta-ray-ban-emmc-flash/</ref>
|-
| Camera || 12 [[megapixel]] ultra-wide with 3× digital zoom<ref name="camera-specs">Camera specifications. URL: https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-display-price-release-date-specs/</ref>
|-
| Photo Resolution || 3,024 × 4,032 pixels
|-
| Video Resolution || 1,440 × 1,920 pixels at 30 [[fps]] (1080p)<ref name="video-specs">Video recording specifications. URL: https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-display-price-release-date-specs/</ref>
|-
| Audio || Open-ear speakers, spatial audio
|-
| Microphone || 3-6 microphone array (varies by source)<ref name="audio-specs">Audio system specifications. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta</ref>
|-
| Connectivity || [[Wi-Fi 6]], [[Bluetooth 5.3]]/5.7<ref name="connectivity-specs">Wireless connectivity options. URL: https://blocksandfiles.com/2023/10/02/meta-ray-ban-emmc-flash/</ref>
|-
| Water Resistance || IPX4 (glasses)
|}

=== Physical Specifications ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Standard Size !! Large Size
|-
| Weight (Glasses) || 69 grams || 70 grams<ref name="weight-specs">Weight specifications for different sizes. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta</ref>
|-
| Temple Length || 129 mm || 135 mm
|-
| Frame Width || colspan="2" | 150 mm
|-
| Lens Height || colspan="2" | 48 mm
|-
| Colors || colspan="2" | Shiny Black, Shiny Sand
|-
| Lens Type || colspan="2" | [[Transitions]] adaptive lenses (standard)
|-
| Prescription Support || colspan="2" | -4.00 to +4.00 (SPH + CYL), up to 4.00 CYL<ref name="prescription-specs">Prescription lens specifications. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref>
|}

=== Meta Neural Band Specifications ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Weight || 42 grams<ref name="band-weight">Meta Neural Band weight. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta</ref>
|-
| Battery Life || Up to 18 hours<ref name="band-battery">Neural Band battery specifications. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>
|-
| Water Resistance || [[IPX7]] rating<ref name="band-waterproof">Water resistance rating. URL: https://www.gsmarena.com/meta_rayban_display_and_rayban_meta_gen_2_smart_glasses_debut-news-69560.php</ref>
|-
| Sizes Available || Small, Medium, Large (adjustable)
|-
| Technology || Surface [[electromyography]] (sEMG)<ref name="emg-tech">EMG technology details. URL: https://techpoint.africa/guide/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses/</ref>
|-
| Material || [[Vectran]] for durability
|-
| Sensors || Surface EMG sensors for muscle signal detection
|}

=== Battery and Power ===
* '''Glasses Battery Life''': Up to 6 hours of mixed use<ref name="battery-life">Battery life specifications. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>
* '''Charging Case''': Provides additional 24 hours of use (30 hours total)
* '''Case Design''': Collapsible/foldable for portability
* '''Charging''': [[USB-C]] connection via charging case
* '''Charge Time''': Approximately 1 hour

== Features ==

=== Display Capabilities ===
The Meta Ray-Ban Display offers various visual features through its monocular in-lens HUD:
* '''Messaging''': View and respond to messages from [[WhatsApp]], [[Facebook Messenger]], [[Instagram]], and SMS with private display<ref name="messaging-features">Messaging capabilities. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref>
* '''Navigation''': Turn-by-turn pedestrian walking directions with visual maps (beta in select cities)<ref name="navigation-features">Navigation features. URL: https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/l/discover-meta-ray-ban-display</ref>
* '''Live Translation''': Real-time translation of conversations displayed as captions in-lens, identifying speakers via microphone array
* '''Live Captions''': Generate real-time captions for conversations, aiding hard-of-hearing users
* '''Camera Viewfinder''': Real-time preview shots with 3× zoom before capture, with ability to select media on display before sharing
* '''Media Control''': Display current music playback from [[Spotify]] and other services with album art
* '''[[Meta AI]] Integration''': Visual responses to queries with step-by-step instructions (e.g., recipes), real-time descriptions, and self-guided tours<ref name="ai-features">Meta AI visual features. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>

The display activates only on demand, appearing off to the side to minimize obstruction of natural vision.<ref name="display-design">Display design philosophy. URL: https://www.theverge.com/tech/779566/meta-ray-ban-display-hands-on-smart-glasses-price-battery-specs</ref>

=== Gesture Control via Meta Neural Band ===
The [[Meta Neural Band]] enables hands-free control through subtle hand and finger movements detected by sEMG sensors:
* '''Pinch''': Select, confirm actions, or dismiss screens
* '''Thumb Swipe''': Navigate through content, scroll through interfaces
* '''Flick''': Quick navigation between items
* '''Wrist Rotation''': Adjust volume or zoom
* '''Future Capabilities''': Text input through finger movements (announced for future updates)<ref name="gesture-control">Gesture control capabilities. URL: https://techpoint.africa/guide/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses/</ref>

=== Camera and Media ===
* 12 MP ultra-wide camera for photos and videos
* 3× digital zoom with in-display preview
* Photo resolution: 3,024 × 4,032 pixels
* Video recording: 1080p at 30 fps
* Direct sharing to [[Facebook]] and [[Instagram]]
* Two-way video calling capability with screen sharing from glasses' camera view<ref name="camera-features">Camera and media features. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref>

=== AI Features ===
* '''Meta AI with Visuals''': AI assistant that can provide visual answers and instructions
* '''Multimodal Input''': Process both visual (through camera) and audio information
* '''Object Recognition''': Identify objects and provide contextual information
* '''Text Recognition''': Read and translate text from signs, menus, and documents
* '''Live AI''': Real-time contextual assistance based on what user is viewing
* '''Accessibility Features''': Support for users with visual impairments (describing surroundings) and motor challenges<ref name="ai-capabilities">AI feature capabilities. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref>

== Availability and Pricing ==

=== United States Launch ===
The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses launched on September 30, 2025, exclusively at select brick-and-mortar retailers in the United States:<ref name="us-launch">US launch details. URL: https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-display-price-release-date-specs/</ref>
* [[Best Buy]]
* [[LensCrafters]]
* [[Sunglass Hut]]
* Ray-Ban Stores
* Select [[Verizon]] stores (following initial launch)

=== Pricing ===
* '''Standard Package''': $799 USD (includes glasses and Meta Neural Band)
* '''With Prescription''': $999 USD (additional $200 for prescription lenses)<ref name="pricing">Pricing information. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref>

=== International Expansion ===
Meta announced plans to expand availability to additional markets in early 2026:<ref name="international">International expansion plans. URL: https://www.xrtoday.com/augmented-reality/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses-arrive-sept-30-in-the-us-uk-and-europe-must-wait-until-2026/</ref>
* [[Canada]]
* [[France]]
* [[Italy]]
* [[United Kingdom]]

=== Purchase Requirements ===
Due to the need for proper fitting of both the glasses and Meta Neural Band, purchases require an in-person demonstration and fitting at authorized retailers. Online ordering is not initially available, though some retailers offer waitlist options for out-of-stock items. Meta requires in-store demos to confirm fit and function before purchase.<ref name="purchase-requirements">Purchase and fitting requirements. URL: https://www.jotme.io/blog/meta-ray-ban-display</ref><ref name="bestbuy">Best Buy purchase flow and requirements. URL: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/meta-ray-ban-display-neural-band--ai-glasses-with-in-lens-display-shiny-frame-standard-band-size-1-black/J3LHRV8TTX</ref>

== Reception ==

=== Critical Response ===
Early reviews of the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses have been generally positive. [[Tom's Guide]] called them "the best smart glasses" they had tested, highlighting the crisp display and intuitive wrist gestures.<ref name="toms-guide">Tom's Guide review. URL: https://techpoint.africa/guide/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses/</ref> [[The Verge]] praised the waveguide engineering for enabling a private, artifact-reduced HUD.<ref name="verge-review">The Verge hands-on review. URL: https://www.theverge.com/tech/779566/meta-ray-ban-display-hands-on-smart-glasses-price-battery-specs</ref> 

Critics noted:
* Premium price point compared to audio-only smart glasses
* Slightly heavier weight than previous Ray-Ban Meta models
* High manufacturing complexity affecting repairability
* Limited prescription range compared to non-display models

=== Technical Analysis ===
iFixit's teardown praised the lens engineering—particularly the reflective geometric waveguide—for enabling a private, artifact-reduced HUD, while noting:
* High manufacturing complexity
* Low repairability due to adhesives and integrated modules
* Potential subsidization to reach competitive price points
* Innovative use of LCOS and waveguide technology<ref name="ifixit-analysis">iFixit teardown analysis. URL: https://www.ifixit.com/News/113543/theres-groundbreaking-waveguide-tech-inside-metas-800-ar-glasses-but-dont-count-on-fixing-them</ref>

=== Technical Issues ===
During the live demonstration at Meta Connect 2025, the glasses experienced technical difficulties, failing to receive a phone call during the presentation. However, other features including music playback, photo capture, and real-time subtitles functioned correctly during the demo.<ref name="demo-issues">Connect 2025 demonstration issues. URL: https://www.engadget.com/wearables/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses-offer-an-ar-display-for-799-002921925.html</ref>

=== Supply and Demand ===
Initial reports indicated that the first stocks in U.S. stores sold out quickly, with demo appointments being booked weeks in advance at many locations.<ref name="supply-demand">Supply and demand reports. URL: https://www.jotme.io/blog/meta-ray-ban-display</ref>

== Privacy and Safety Considerations ==

=== Privacy Features ===
* LED indicator light that glows when recording video or taking photos
* Hardware power switch for camera and microphone
* Encryption and secure device pairing for data protection
* Low (~2%) outward light leakage from display for privacy<ref name="privacy-features">Privacy and security features. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta</ref>

=== Ethical Concerns ===
Like previous Ray-Ban Meta glasses, the Display model has raised privacy issues due to its discreet recording capabilities. Concerns include:
* Small LED indicator may not be sufficiently visible for bystanders
* Potential for unauthorized surveillance or recording
* Data storage and processing through Meta's servers
* Integration with Meta's AI and voice command systems
* Eavesdropping potential via microphone array

A 2024 study demonstrated that similar smart glasses could potentially be modified for real-time facial recognition, prompting calls for stricter [[GDPR]] compliance in Europe. Meta recommends responsible use and provides guidelines for respecting personal boundaries and disabling features in sensitive areas.<ref name="privacy-concerns">Privacy and ethical concerns. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta</ref>

=== Medical Device Warnings ===
The [[Meta Neural Band]] contains magnets and components that emit electromagnetic fields, which could affect nearby electronics and medical devices. Users with implanted medical devices such as [[pacemakers]], [[hearing aids]], or [[defibrillators]] are advised to:<ref name="medical-warnings">Medical device compatibility warnings. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref>
* Maintain safe distance between the device and medical implants
* Consult healthcare professionals before use
* Stop using if interference is observed

=== Data Security ===
Meta implements encryption and secure pairing between the glasses, Neural Band, and connected smartphone. User data is processed through the Meta AI platform, requiring a Meta account and internet connection for cloud-enabled features.<ref name="data-security">Data security measures. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref>

== Comparison with Other Products ==

=== Ray-Ban Meta Product Line Evolution ===
{| class="wikitable"
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! Feature !! [[Ray-Ban Stories]] (Gen 1, 2021) !! [[Ray-Ban Meta]] (Gen 2, 2023) !! [[Ray-Ban Display]] (2025)
|-
| Display || No || No || Yes (600×600 monocular HUD)
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon SDA429W || Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 || Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1
|-
| Memory || N/A || N/A || 2 GB LPDDR4x
|-
| Storage || 4 GB || 32 GB || 32 GB
|-
| Camera || Dual 5MP || 12MP || 12MP with 3× zoom
|-
| Battery Life || 3 hours || 8 hours || 6 hours
|-
| [[Neural Band]] || No || No || Yes (included)
|-
| [[Meta AI]] || No || Yes (audio only) || Yes (with visual responses)
|-
| Price || $299 || $379 || $799
|}<ref name="comparison">Product comparison specifications. URL: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/ray-ban-meta-ai-glasses-gen-1-vs-gen-2</ref><ref name="ac-compare">Android Central comparison. URL: https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses-vs-ray-ban-meta-gen-2</ref>

=== Market Position ===
The Meta Ray-Ban Display occupies a unique position in the smart glasses market as one of the first consumer products to combine:
* Traditional eyewear aesthetics
* Integrated display technology using advanced waveguide optics
* Neural interface control via EMG
* Advanced AI capabilities with visual feedback

This positions it between simpler audio-only smart glasses and more advanced (but not yet consumer-ready) AR devices like Meta's Orion prototype or [[Microsoft HoloLens]].<ref name="market-position">Market positioning analysis. URL: https://www.xrtoday.com/augmented-reality/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses-arrive-sept-30-in-the-us-uk-and-europe-must-wait-until-2026/</ref>

== Future Development ==
Meta has outlined its vision for three distinct categories of AI glasses:<ref name="future-vision">Meta's vision for AI glasses categories. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>
1. '''Camera AI Glasses''': Audio-only devices like Ray-Ban Meta and [[Oakley Meta]]
2. '''Display AI Glasses''': Devices with integrated displays like Ray-Ban Display
3. '''Augmented Reality Glasses''': Full AR experiences like the Orion prototype

The company has indicated that future updates to the Meta Ray-Ban Display will include:
* Text input capabilities through Neural Band finger gestures
* Expanded third-party app integration
* Additional language support for translation features
* Enhanced AI capabilities through software updates
* Potential for wider prescription range support<ref name="future-updates">Planned future updates. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>

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== See Also ==
* [[Ray-Ban Meta]]
* [[Ray-Ban Stories]]
* [[Smart glasses]]
* [[Augmented reality]]
* [[Heads-up display]]
* [[Waveguide]]
* [[Meta Platforms]]
* [[Reality Labs]]
* [[Electromyography]]
* [[Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1]]
* [[Meta Orion]]
* [[Oakley Meta]]
* [[EssilorLuxottica]]
* [[LCOS]]

== References ==
<references>
<ref name="meta-announce">Meta announcement of Ray-Ban Display glasses at Connect 2025. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>
<ref name="cnbc-announce">CNBC coverage of Meta Ray-Ban Display announcement. URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/17/zuckerberg-799-meta-ray-ban-display-glasses.html</ref>
<ref name="meta-launch">Meta Ray-Ban Display official launch information. URL: https://www.meta.com/blog/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-connect-2025/</ref>
<ref name="meta-neural">Meta Neural Band technology overview. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>
<ref name="meta-categories">Meta's three categories of AI glasses. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>
<ref name="meta-features">Meta Ray-Ban Display feature overview. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref>
<ref name="meta-ann-privacy">Meta announcement regarding privacy features. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>
<ref name="wiki-history">Ray-Ban Meta history. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta</ref>
<ref name="meta-investment">Meta's investment in AR/VR technology. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>
<ref name="neural-research">Meta Neural Band research and development. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>
<ref name="ifixit">iFixit teardown reveals display technology. URL: https://www.ifixit.com/News/113543/theres-groundbreaking-waveguide-tech-inside-metas-800-ar-glasses-but-dont-count-on-fixing-them</ref>
<ref name="verge-teardown">The Verge reporting on iFixit teardown. URL: https://www.theverge.com/news/797442/ifixit-meta-ray-ban-display-smartglasses-teardown-glass</ref>
<ref name="display-specs">Meta Ray-Ban Display technical specifications. URL: https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/l/discover-meta-ray-ban-display</ref>
<ref name="fov-specs">Field of view specifications. URL: https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-display-price-release-date-specs/</ref>
<ref name="ppd-specs">Pixel density specifications. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta</ref>
<ref name="refresh-specs">Display refresh rate details. URL: https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-display-price-release-date-specs/</ref>
<ref name="brightness-specs">Display brightness range. URL: https://www.jotme.io/blog/meta-ray-ban-display</ref>
<ref name="processor-specs">Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 specifications. URL: https://www.qualcomm.com/products/mobile/snapdragon/xr-vr-ar/snapdragon-ar1-gen-1-platform</ref>
<ref name="storage-specs">Storage capacity details. URL: https://blocksandfiles.com/2023/10/02/meta-ray-ban-emmc-flash/</ref>
<ref name="camera-specs">Camera specifications. URL: https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-display-price-release-date-specs/</ref>
<ref name="video-specs">Video recording specifications. URL: https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-display-price-release-date-specs/</ref>
<ref name="audio-specs">Audio system specifications. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta</ref>
<ref name="connectivity-specs">Wireless connectivity options. URL: https://blocksandfiles.com/2023/10/02/meta-ray-ban-emmc-flash/</ref>
<ref name="weight-specs">Weight specifications for different sizes. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta</ref>
<ref name="prescription-specs">Prescription lens specifications. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref>
<ref name="band-weight">Meta Neural Band weight. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta</ref>
<ref name="band-battery">Neural Band battery specifications. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>
<ref name="band-waterproof">Water resistance rating. URL: https://www.gsmarena.com/meta_rayban_display_and_rayban_meta_gen_2_smart_glasses_debut-news-69560.php</ref>
<ref name="emg-tech">EMG technology details. URL: https://techpoint.africa/guide/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses/</ref>
<ref name="battery-life">Battery life specifications. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>
<ref name="messaging-features">Messaging capabilities. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref>
<ref name="navigation-features">Navigation features. URL: https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/l/discover-meta-ray-ban-display</ref>
<ref name="ai-features">Meta AI visual features. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>
<ref name="display-design">Display design philosophy. URL: https://www.theverge.com/tech/779566/meta-ray-ban-display-hands-on-smart-glasses-price-battery-specs</ref>
<ref name="gesture-control">Gesture control capabilities. URL: https://techpoint.africa/guide/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses/</ref>
<ref name="camera-features">Camera and media features. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref>
<ref name="ai-capabilities">AI feature capabilities. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref>
<ref name="us-launch">US launch details. URL: https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-display-price-release-date-specs/</ref>
<ref name="pricing">Pricing information. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref>
<ref name="international">International expansion plans. URL: https://www.xrtoday.com/augmented-reality/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses-arrive-sept-30-in-the-us-uk-and-europe-must-wait-until-2026/</ref>
<ref name="purchase-requirements">Purchase and fitting requirements. URL: https://www.jotme.io/blog/meta-ray-ban-display</ref>
<ref name="bestbuy">Best Buy purchase flow and requirements. URL: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/meta-ray-ban-display-neural-band--ai-glasses-with-in-lens-display-shiny-frame-standard-band-size-1-black/J3LHRV8TTX</ref>
<ref name="toms-guide">Tom's Guide review. URL: https://techpoint.africa/guide/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses/</ref>
<ref name="verge-review">The Verge hands-on review. URL: https://www.theverge.com/tech/779566/meta-ray-ban-display-hands-on-smart-glasses-price-battery-specs</ref>
<ref name="ifixit-analysis">iFixit teardown analysis. URL: https://www.ifixit.com/News/113543/theres-groundbreaking-waveguide-tech-inside-metas-800-ar-glasses-but-dont-count-on-fixing-them</ref>
<ref name="demo-issues">Connect 2025 demonstration issues. URL: https://www.engadget.com/wearables/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses-offer-an-ar-display-for-799-002921925.html</ref>
<ref name="supply-demand">Supply and demand reports. URL: https://www.jotme.io/blog/meta-ray-ban-display</ref>
<ref name="privacy-features">Privacy and security features. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta</ref>
<ref name="privacy-concerns">Privacy and ethical concerns. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta</ref>
<ref name="medical-warnings">Medical device compatibility warnings. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref>
<ref name="data-security">Data security measures. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref>
<ref name="comparison">Product comparison specifications. URL: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/ray-ban-meta-ai-glasses-gen-1-vs-gen-2</ref>
<ref name="ac-compare">Android Central comparison. URL: https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses-vs-ray-ban-meta-gen-2</ref>
<ref name="market-position">Market positioning analysis. URL: https://www.xrtoday.com/augmented-reality/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses-arrive-sept-30-in-the-us-uk-and-europe-must-wait-until-2026/</ref>
<ref name="future-vision">Meta's vision for AI glasses categories. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>
<ref name="future-updates">Planned future updates. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref>
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