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{{Device Infobox
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[Smart glasses]]
|Subtype = AI smart glasses
|Platform = iOS, Android
|Creator = [[Meta]], [[Ray-Ban]] (EssilorLuxottica)
|Announced = September 2023
|Release = October 17, 2023
|Price = $299
|Website = https://www.ray-ban.com
|OS = Meta View app
|CPU = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1]]
|GPU =
|Storage = 32 GB
|RAM =
|Display = None (audio-only)
|Resolution =
|Refresh =
|Brightness =
|FOV =
|PPD =
|Lenses = Standard/Prescription/Transitions
|IPD =
|Eye Tracking =
|Hand Tracking =
|Tracking =
|Spatial Mapping =
|Speakers = Open-ear speakers
|Microphone = 5 microphones
|Audio Jack =
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
|Ports = Charging case (pogo pins)
|Battery = 154 mAh (~4 hours) + case (36 hours total)
|Weight = ~50g
|Materials = IPX4 water resistant
|Colors = Multiple frames/lens options
|Sensors = 12MP ultra-wide camera
|Input = Voice (Meta AI), touch controls
}}
 
The '''Ray-Ban Meta''' (Gen 2) is an AI-powered [[smart glasses]] device developed by [[Meta]] in partnership with [[Ray-Ban]] (EssilorLuxottica). Released on October 17, 2023 starting at $299, the Gen 2 glasses significantly improve upon the 2021 Ray-Ban Stories with an upgraded 12MP ultra-wide camera capturing 1080p video up to 60 seconds, five microphones (up from three), 32 GB storage (up from 4 GB), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, IPX4 water resistance, and "Hey Meta" AI voice assistant integration. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 processor, the glasses support live streaming to Facebook/Instagram, real-time translation in 6 languages, and AI-powered scene description.<ref name="meta">{{cite web|url=https://about.fb.com/news/2023/09/new-ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses/|title=Introducing the New Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses|publisher=Meta}}</ref>
 
== History and Development ==
 
=== Ray-Ban Stories (Gen 1) ===
* Released September 9, 2021
* 5MP camera, 720p video
* 3 microphones, 4GB storage
* Foundation for smart glasses partnership
 
=== Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) ===
* Released October 17, 2023
* Major hardware and AI upgrades
* Meta AI integration
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Form Factor ===
* '''Weight:''' ~50 grams
* '''Design:''' Classic Ray-Ban styles
* '''Models:''' Wayfarer, Skyler, Headliner
 
=== Water Resistance ===
IPX4 rating for light rain and splashes.
 
=== Lens Options ===
* Standard tint options
* Prescription lenses available
* Transitions lenses (light-adaptive)
* Polarized options
 
== Camera ==
 
=== Specifications ===
* '''Sensor:''' 12 megapixels (ultra-wide)
* '''Video:''' 1080p at 30fps
* '''Resolution:''' 1440 x 1920 pixels
* '''Duration:''' Up to 60 seconds per clip
 
=== Features ===
* Photo and video capture
* Live streaming (Facebook/Instagram)
* "Hey Meta, take a photo" voice activation
 
== Processor ==
 
=== Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 ===
* Higher quality photo/video processing
* Faster AI compute
* Low power consumption
 
== Audio ==
 
=== Open-Ear Speakers ===
* Rich, quality audio
* Doesn't block ambient sounds
* Private listening design
 
=== Five Microphones ===
* Improved voice pickup
* Noise cancellation
* Clear calls and commands
 
== Storage ==
 
=== 32 GB Internal ===
* 500+ photos
* 100+ 30-second videos
* 8x increase from Gen 1
 
== Battery ==
 
=== Glasses ===
* '''Capacity:''' 154 mAh
* '''Runtime:''' ~4 hours continuous use
 
=== Charging Case ===
* 8 additional charges
* 36 hours total use
* Compact design
 
== Connectivity ==
 
=== Wireless ===
* Wi-Fi 6 (upgraded from Wi-Fi 5)
* Bluetooth 5.3 (upgraded from 5.0)
 
== Meta AI Integration ==
 
=== Voice Assistant ===
* "Hey Meta" activation
* Hands-free control
* Conversational AI
 
=== Capabilities ===
* Describe surroundings
* Read text aloud
* Provide directions
* Answer questions
* Live translation (6 languages)
 
== Generation Comparison ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature !! Gen 1 (Stories) !! Gen 2 (Meta)
|-
| Camera || 5MP || 12MP
|-
| Video || 720p/30fps || 1080p/30fps
|-
| Microphones || 3 || 5
|-
| Storage || 4 GB || 32 GB
|-
| Wi-Fi || Wi-Fi 5 || Wi-Fi 6
|-
| Bluetooth || 5.0 || 5.3
|-
| Water || No || IPX4
|-
| AI || No || Meta AI
|-
| Price || $299 || $299
|}
 
== Specifications ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Camera || 12MP ultra-wide
|-
| Video || 1080p/30fps (60 sec)
|-
| Microphones || 5
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1
|-
| Storage || 32 GB
|-
| Audio || Open-ear speakers
|-
| Connectivity || Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.3
|-
| Water || IPX4
|-
| Battery || 154 mAh + case (36 hrs)
|-
| AI || Meta AI ("Hey Meta")
|-
| Weight || ~50g
|-
| Price || $299+
|}
 
== See Also ==
* [[Meta]]
* [[Ray-Ban]]
* [[AI glasses]]
* [[Smart glasses]]
* [[Meta AI]]
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
 
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:Smart glasses]]
[[Category:AI glasses]]
[[Category:Meta]]
[[Category:Ray-Ban]]
[[Category:Snapdragon AR1]]
[[Category:2020s AR]]
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