Meta Glasses
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| Meta Glasses | |
|---|---|
| |
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | Smart glasses |
| Subtype | Wearable camera |
| Platform | iOS, Android |
| Creator | Meta Platforms |
| Developer | Meta Platforms |
| Manufacturer | EssilorLuxottica |
| Announcement Date | June 23, 2026 |
| Release Date | June 23, 2026 |
| Price | $249 to $399 USD (June 2026 launch range $299 to $399; $249 Meta Adventurer with plug-in case on sale October 23, 2026) |
| AI Wiki | Meta Glasses |
| Versions | Adventurer, Fury, Starfire, Capri, Nova |
| Requires | Smartphone (iOS or Android), Meta AI app, Meta account |
| Predecessor | Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) |
| System | |
| Operating System | Proprietary Meta firmware |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Display | |
| Display | None (audio and AI only, no visual overlay) |
| Optics | |
| Optics | Clear, sun, polarized, photochromic Transitions, or prescription lenses |
| Tracking | |
| Eye Tracking | No |
| Hand Tracking | No |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Open-ear speakers |
| Microphone | Multi-microphone array |
| Camera | 12 MP ultra-wide (3K video) |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
| Ports | USB-C (on charging case) |
| Battery Life | Over 8 hours typical use (glasses); up to 40 additional hours with charging case |
| Device | |
| Input | Action button, capacitive touchpad, voice ("Hey Meta") |
Meta Glasses is a line of smart glasses developed by Meta Platforms in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, the eyewear group that owns Ray-Ban and Oakley. Announced on June 23, 2026, it is Meta's first AI glasses line to launch under the company's own brand rather than the Ray-Ban or Oakley names used by its earlier products, and it carries a lower entry price of $299.[1][2][3]
The line launched with three frame styles: the Meta Adventurer and Meta Fury, both priced at $299, and the Meta Starfire, a $399 model designed in collaboration with media personality Kylie Jenner.[4][5] Like the Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta HSTN glasses before them, Meta Glasses pair an integrated camera, open-ear speakers, and a microphone array with the Meta AI assistant, and they do not include a visual display or overlay digital content onto the wearer's view.[6] The core hardware is carried over from the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), with the principal differences being the Meta branding, the lower price, and the debut of Meta's Muse Spark AI model.[7][2]
At Meta Connect 2026 on September 23, 2026, Meta added two frame shapes, the Meta Capri and Meta Nova, along with a Meta Adventurer configuration with a plug-in case starting at $249, a limited-edition Meta Fury, an Ivory colorway of the Kylie Jenner Starfire style, and a collection designed with the singer LISA. It also began selling Meta Glasses in more countries and said an FDA-cleared hearing enhancement feature would come to supported AI glasses in the United States later in 2026.[8][9]
Background
Meta and EssilorLuxottica have collaborated on camera glasses since the Ray-Ban Stories of 2021. The partnership expanded with the first-generation Ray-Ban Meta in 2023 and the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), Oakley Meta HSTN, and Meta Ray-Ban Display models announced at Meta Connect in 2025. In their joint launch materials the two companies described the result as the deepest lineup of products in the AI glasses category, ranging from Ray-Ban Meta, which they call the number one selling AI glasses in the world, to Oakley Meta and the in-lens Meta Ray-Ban Display.[1][10]
Until the Meta Glasses launch, every product in that catalog had been sold under an EssilorLuxottica eyewear brand. The June 2026 line marks the first time Meta has applied its own name to AI glasses. The glasses are still co-developed and manufactured in partnership with EssilorLuxottica; "in-house" refers to the branding and not to Meta producing the hardware alone.[1][11] Meta chief technology officer Andrew Bosworth framed the move as a way to widen the audience beyond the premium Ray-Ban tier, stating that reaching people "isn't just about even design or style, it's also about the price point that you can reach."[11][12]
At Connect 2026, Meta said it would offer more than 100 different options for AI glasses across its Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta, and Meta Glasses ranges by the end of 2026.[13] The Next Web reported that the Meta Glasses range itself had grown to 51 style combinations.[14]
Design
The Meta Adventurer uses a rectangular shape with thin edges, comparable to a classic Wayfarer, and is offered in standard and large sizes.[2][4] The Meta Fury shares a similar rectangular silhouette but with a bolder, thicker frame. The Meta Starfire has a slimmer oval profile with a more rounded look than the other two styles.[4][5] Across the Adventurer and Fury styles there are 26 distinct frame and lens combinations at launch, in colors that include Classic Black, Classic Tortoise, Racing Green, Linen, Merlot, Mahogany, and Sandstone, with sun, photochromic Transitions, polarized, and clear lens options developed by EssilorLuxottica.[2][4]
All three styles add user-adjustable fit features that were not on earlier Ray-Ban Meta models, including three-way adjustable nose pads, adjustable temple tips, and over-extension hinges.[5] The glasses are compatible with prescription lenses across a total power range of -12 to +2.25. Meta introduced an Rx Lens Swap option that lets customers add prescription lenses through their own optician after purchase without voiding the warranty.[2]
The two frame shapes added in September 2026 extend the range beyond the launch styles. Meta Capri is a cat-eye frame and Meta Nova is a Pantos frame; both are listed on the Meta Store at $299.[15][16][14] Engadget compared the Nova design to Ray-Ban's Headliner style.[17] At the time of the announcement the store listed the Capri in Espresso Tortoise, Classic Black, Crimson, and Eclipse frames and the Nova in Classic Black, Honey Tortoise, Sandstone, and Sage frames, each with several clear, tinted, and Transitions lens options.[15][16]
Meta also introduced a Mix & Match program that lets buyers choose the frame, lenses, and case color of a pair of Meta Glasses online or at a Meta Lab store.[18] Meta's Connect 2026 summary described the program as available in the United States.[9]
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The Meta Adventurer ($299, rectangular) -
The Meta Fury ($299, boxy) -
The Meta Starfire ($399, Kylie Jenner edition)
Hardware
The Adventurer, Fury, and Starfire reuse the same chipset, camera, storage, and connectivity as the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2).[7] Reporting on the launch identified that hardware as the Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platform with 32 GB of onboard storage, paired with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera capable of 3K video and open-ear speakers.[19] Meta describes the audio system as open-ear speakers paired with an advanced multi-microphone array with wind noise reduction; reporting on the launch described it as a five-microphone array.[2][11] Connectivity uses Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth.[20]
Meta rates the glasses for over 8 hours of battery life on a single charge, with the included foldable charging case providing up to 40 additional hours.[1][2] Like the rest of the Ray-Ban Meta line, the glasses focus on hands-free photo and video capture, audio playback, calls, and voice-driven assistance rather than any on-lens visual output.[6]
Software and Meta AI
Meta Glasses are the company's first AI glasses to ship from day one with Muse Spark, which Meta describes as the first model out of Meta Superintelligence Labs.[1][2] The glasses use Meta AI, activated by the phrase "Hey Meta" or by a dedicated action button, for spoken questions, visual understanding of what the camera sees, translation, and hands-free capture.[6][3] At launch Meta expanded live translation by 14 new languages, including Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, and Korean, bringing the total to 20 languages.[2][5] Meta also said a pedestrian navigation feature offering turn-by-turn walking directions would arrive through a later software update.[3][11]
The Meta Starfire adds Kylie Jenner's voice as a selectable option for Meta AI and for spoken interface elements such as onboarding prompts and battery readouts.[5][21]
Features announced at Connect 2026
Meta announced hearing enhancement at Connect 2026, a software feature that it describes as FDA-cleared and intended to help adults 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss hear better, and says it can be set up at home without a clinic visit or prescription. Meta said the feature would launch in the United States later in 2026, as a $149.99 add-on for supported AI glasses (eligible for HSA and FSA reimbursement) or as part of a Meta One subscription.[9][13] HearingTracker reported that users complete a guided hearing test in the app, after which the glasses adjust amplification to the results.[22] Engadget reported that the rollout would begin with supported Meta Glasses and would not include the Ray-Ban models at first, and that a 30-day free trial would be offered.[23] MIXED noted that Meta's announcement named no specific supported models and gave no FDA clearance number.[24]
Other software features announced for Meta's AI glasses in general include an audio balance setting, a mono audio option, hands-free guided workouts for running and cycling, nutrition tracking, shopping assistance that identifies products, prices, and reviews, and walking directions that refer to landmarks rather than street names; Meta said these would roll out in the coming months.[9] Meta also said that in the coming months its Muse AI agent would come to its AI glasses for hands-free use, activated by saying the agent's name.[9][8]
Models and pricing
| Model | Starting price | Frame style | Distinguishing features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Adventurer | $299 | Rectangular, thin edges (standard and large sizes) | Classic profile; widest color and lens selection |
| Meta Fury | $299 | Boxier, thicker rectangular frame | Bolder look sharing Adventurer hardware |
| Meta Starfire | $399 | Slim oval, rounded profile | Designed with Kylie Jenner; gemstone accent on the right lens, metal nose pad, and Jenner voice option for Meta AI |
The Adventurer and Fury undercut the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) Wayfarer, which started at $379, by $80 while reusing much of the same hardware.[4][7] The Meta Starfire is sometimes referred to by Meta as "Meta Glasses by Kylie." It carries a gemstone accent on the right lens and a metal nose pad,[5][21] and its charging case includes a built-in mirror.[25]
| Model | Starting price | Frame style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Adventurer (plug-in case) | $249 | Rectangular | Black frame with grey lenses and a plug-in case instead of the foldable charging case; pre-orders on Meta.com from September 23, on sale October 23, 2026[8][26] |
| Meta Capri | $299 | Cat-eye | New frame shape[15][14] |
| Meta Nova | $299 | Pantos | New frame shape[16][14] |
| Meta Fury (limited edition) | Not announced | Fury frame | Clear frame with mirrored lenses; sold only at Connect and Meta Lab stores at launch[8][26] |
| Meta Glasses by Kylie Jenner, Ivory | $399 | Starfire (slim oval) | New Ivory colorway of the Starfire style[8] |
| Meta Adventurer LISA Edition | $399 | Rectangular | Moonlit Sky frame with Blush lenses; supports prescription lenses[18] |
| Meta Capri LISA Edition | $399 | Cat-eye | Eclipse frame with grey lenses; supports prescription lenses[18] |
The $249 Adventurer is the lowest-priced model in the line, $50 below the line's previous $299 starting price. MIXED noted that Meta had not published a battery figure for its plug-in case, whereas the standard foldable case is rated for up to 40 additional hours.[26][17] Meta said the $249 model would go on sale in all countries where Meta Glasses are sold.[26]
The LISA collection is Meta's first collaboration with LISA, a member of the group Blackpink.[9][17] Both LISA Edition frames carry a star on the temple tips and come with a custom charging case with a star design and charms shaped like her pets; they offer the same Meta AI, audio, and camera features as other Meta Glasses.[17][14]
Availability
Meta Glasses went on sale the day of the announcement, June 23, 2026. They are sold through Meta.com, Best Buy, Amazon, LensCrafters, and Sunglass Hut, along with additional select retailers.[1][2] The initial markets are the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Australia.[2]
On September 23, 2026, Meta extended sales of Meta Glasses to Singapore, South Korea, and Mexico, with Brazil to follow. Meta's product announcement listed the United Arab Emirates among the markets launching that day, while its Connect 2026 summary listed the UAE alongside Brazil as coming soon.[8][18][9] The Next Web reported that the glasses went on sale in the UAE on the day of the keynote.[14] Pre-orders for the $249 Meta Adventurer opened on Meta.com the same day, with general sale from October 23, 2026.[8][27]
Reception
Coverage of the launch focused on the strategic shift away from the Ray-Ban name. Reporting described the move as Meta signaling that it views smart glasses as a mainstream category it intends to own, using a two-tier approach in which the Ray-Ban Meta line keeps a premium, fashion-led position while the cheaper Meta Glasses target price-sensitive buyers.[11][12] Several outlets noted the open question of whether the lower-priced line would expand the overall market or cannibalize Ray-Ban Meta sales.[11] Some commentators cautioned that dropping the Ray-Ban name also removes the fashion credibility that had helped soften privacy concerns about always-on camera glasses.[12]
The launch was also read against upcoming competition. MacRumors connected the timing to Apple's rumored smart glasses, widely expected in 2027.[4] Other reporting framed the Starfire as a preemptive move against Google's Gentle Monster smart glasses, and noted Snap's higher-priced Specs as a rival in the category.[21][11] In a hands-on, Engadget praised the Starfire's adjustable nose bridge and overall comfort and the lower pricing, while noting that most of the features were not new to the category and that the gemstone accent was subtle.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "We're Partnering With EssilorLuxottica to Launch Meta Glasses". Meta. June 23, 2026. https://about.fb.com/news/2026/06/meta-essilorluxottica-partner-launch-meta-glasses/. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 "Introducing Meta Glasses: A Range of New Styles from Meta and EssilorLuxottica, Starting at $299". Meta. June 23, 2026. https://www.meta.com/blog/introducing-meta-glasses-a-range-of-new-styles-from-meta-and-essilorluxottica-starting-at-299/. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Meta debuts new, cheaper smart glasses under its own brand". TechCrunch. June 23, 2026. https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/23/meta-debuts-new-cheaper-smart-glasses-under-its-own-brand/. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 "Meta Launches Its Own $299 Smart Glasses Ahead of Apple's Debut". MacRumors. June 23, 2026. https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/23/meta-launches-its-own-299-smart-glasses/. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 "Meta Glasses hands-on: Ray-Ban is out, Kylie Jenner is in". Engadget. June 23, 2026. https://www.engadget.com/2199519/meta-ai-glasses-hands-on-kylie-jenner-edition/. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Meta announces new smart glasses starting at $299, as Zuckerberg keeps pushing wearables". CNBC. June 23, 2026. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/23/meta-glasses-are-new-smart-glasses-starting-at-299.html. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Meta Launches Cheaper Smart Glasses Without Ray-Ban Branding". UploadVR. June 23, 2026. https://www.uploadvr.com/meta-launches-cheaper-smart-glasses-without-ray-ban-branding/. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 "Introducing Ray-Ban Meta Audio and More AI Glasses Styles". About Meta. Meta Platforms. 2026-09-23. https://about.fb.com/news/2026/09/introducing-ray-ban-meta-audio-glasses-new-styles-plus-muse/. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 "Everything We Announced at Meta Connect 2026". Meta Blog. Meta Platforms. 2026-09-23. https://www.meta.com/blog/meta-connect-2026-everything-we-announced/. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- ↑ "EssilorLuxottica and Meta expand the accessibility of wearables category with new collection". EssilorLuxottica. June 23, 2026. https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/essilorluxottica-meta-expand-accessibility-wearables-130700072.html. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 "Meta launches its own smart glasses brand at $299, breaking from the Ray-Ban name". The Next Web. June 23, 2026. https://thenextweb.com/news/meta-glasses-299-own-brand-smart-glasses-essilorluxottica. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 "Meta's New AI Smart Glasses Drop Ray-Ban Branding and Add Kylie Jenner". Gizmodo. June 23, 2026. https://gizmodo.com/metas-new-smart-glasses-drop-ray-ban-branding-and-add-kylie-jenner-2000775546. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "The Biggest News From Connect 2026". About Meta. Meta Platforms. 2026-09-24. https://about.fb.com/news/2026/09/the-biggest-news-from-connect-2026/. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 Ana Maria Constantin (2026-09-24). "Meta unveils $1,299 VR glasses and turns its AI glasses into hearing aids". The Next Web. https://thenextweb.com/news/meta-vr-glasses-hearing-aid-connect-2026. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 "Meta Capri AI Glasses". Meta Store. Meta Platforms. https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-glasses/capri/. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 "Meta Nova AI Glasses". Meta Store. Meta Platforms. https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-glasses/nova/. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 Ian Carlos Campbell (2026-09-23). "Meta's next smart glasses collab is with Blackpink's Lisa". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2267215/meta-glasses-lisa-edition/. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 "Introducing Ray-Ban Meta Audio and Our Deepest Lineup of AI Glasses Yet". Meta Blog. Meta Platforms. 2026-09-23. https://www.meta.com/blog/ray-ban-meta-audio-and-deepest-ai-glasses-lineup/. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- ↑ "EssilorLuxottica Gives the Meta Glasses the Stylish Upgrade They Desperately Needed". Man of Many. June 23, 2026. https://manofmany.com/tech/meta-glasses-price-specs. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Meta Glasses unveiled in partnership with EssilorLuxottica". GSMArena. June 23, 2026. https://www.gsmarena.com/meta_glasses_unveiled_in_partnership_with_essilorluxottica-news-73413.php. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 "Meta Preempts Google's Gentle Monster Glasses With Kylie Jenner 'Starfire' Design". UploadVR. June 23, 2026. https://www.uploadvr.com/meta-starfire-smart-glasses-kylie-jenner-designed/. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ Karl Strom (2026-09-24). "Meta Smart Glasses to Get FDA-Cleared OTC Hearing Aid Feature". HearingTracker. https://www.hearingtracker.com/news/meta-smart-glasses-to-get-fda-cleared-otc-hearing-aid-feature. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- ↑ Cheyenne MacDonald (2026-09-23). "Meta brings FDA-cleared hearing enhancement to its smart glasses". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2267211/meta-brings-fda-cleared-hearing-enhancement-to-its-smart-glasses/. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- ↑ Chris Steven (2026-09-24). "Meta says its new hearing feature for AI glasses is FDA-cleared, and it costs $149.99". MIXED. https://mixed-news.com/en/meta-ai-glasses-hearing-enhancement-149-99-fda-cleared/. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- ↑ "Meta's $399 Kylie Jenner glasses will talk back in her voice". The Next Web. June 23, 2026. https://thenextweb.com/news/metas-399-kylie-jenner-glasses-will-talk-back-in-her-voice. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 Shane S. Ellison (2026-09-24). "Meta's cheapest AI glasses are a $249 Meta Adventurer, on sale on October 23". MIXED. https://mixed-news.com/en/meta-adventurer-249-ai-glasses-october-23/. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- ↑ Kris Holt (2026-09-23). "Everything announced at Meta Connect 2026". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2267230/everything-announced-at-meta-connect-2026/. Retrieved 2026-09-25.