Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
| Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Smart Glasses |
| Type | Smart Glasses |
| Subtype | Consumer Smart Glasses |
| Platform | Meta View app |
| Developer | Meta / EssilorLuxottica |
| Manufacturer | Ray-Ban / Meta |
| Announcement Date | September 27, 2023 (Meta Connect) |
| Release Date | October 17, 2023 (Gen 2) |
| Price | $299 USD |
| Website | https://www.ray-ban.com/ |
| Predecessor | Ray-Ban Stories |
| System | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 32GB |
| Display | |
| Image | |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Open-ear speakers (50% louder) |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Device | |
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The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses (2nd generation) are consumer smart glasses co-developed by Meta and EssilorLuxottica (Ray-Ban), released October 17, 2023 at $299. The successor to Ray-Ban Stories, featuring upgraded 12MP ultra-wide dual cameras, 1080p video, Meta AI integration, 5-microphone array, 50% louder speakers, 32GB storage (8x increase), Wi-Fi 6, IPX4 water resistance, and up to 36 hours total battery life. Available in Wayfarer, Headliner, and Skyler styles.
History and Development
Meta announced the Ray-Ban Meta glasses at Meta Connect on September 27, 2023, releasing October 17, 2023. Building on Ray-Ban Stories (2021), the second generation significantly upgraded camera quality (12MP vs 5MP), video resolution (1080p vs 720p), storage (32GB vs 4GB), and added Meta AI assistant integration. The glasses represent Meta's consumer-focused smart eyewear strategy, emphasizing fashion-forward design over AR displays.[1]
Design and Hardware
Camera
Upgraded dual cameras:
- 12MP ultra-wide (each)
- 5MP → 12MP upgrade
- Portrait orientation default
- 3024x4032 photos
- Social media optimized
Video
- 1080p resolution
- 720p → 1080p upgrade
- 60 seconds max recording
- 30-second clips
- 1920x1440 capture
Processing
- Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1
- AI processing
- Low power consumption
Audio
- Open-ear speakers
- 50% louder than Gen 1
- Spatial audio
- Directional sound
Microphones
- 5-microphone array
- 3 → 5 upgrade
- Improved voice pickup
- Wind noise reduction
- Meta AI interaction
Storage
- 32GB internal
- 4GB → 32GB (8x increase)
- 500+ photos
- 100+ 30-second videos
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6 (upgraded)
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Fast photo/video transfer
- Meta View app sync
Battery
- 4 hours glasses
- 32 additional hours case
- 36 hours total
- 50% increase vs Gen 1
- 50% charge in 20 minutes
Water Resistance
- IPX4 rated
- Splash/sweat resistant
- Not waterproof
Styles
- Wayfarer
- Headliner
- Skyler
- Multiple colors
- Prescription lens compatible
- Transition lenses available
Meta AI
Integrated assistant:
- Hey Meta activation
- Voice commands
- Information queries
- AI image description
- Hands-free operation
- Contextual awareness
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Cameras | 12MP ultra-wide x2 |
| Video | 1080p (60 sec max) |
| Photos | 3024x4032 (portrait) |
| Processor | Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 |
| Microphones | 5-array |
| Storage | 32GB |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 + BT 5.3 |
| Battery | 4h + 32h case |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
| Price | $299 |
Reception
Praise:
- 12MP cameras sharp
- 1080p video quality
- Fashion-forward design
- Ray-Ban styling
- Meta AI useful
- 32GB storage
- 36 hours total battery
- IPX4 water resistance
- $299 accessible pricing
Criticism:
- No AR display
- Camera-on-face concerns
- Privacy LED small
- Portrait-only photos
- 60-second video limit
- Requires Meta ecosystem
- Not prescription by default
- Transition lenses extra[2]