Meta unveils the new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses

During the Meta Connect event in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, Meta unveiled the next-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses collection. These smart glasses have undergone a complete redesign, with enhancements across all key features of the first generation, along with the introduction of groundbreaking capabilities never before witnessed in smart eyewear. The pricing for these smart glasses begins at $299 USD, and consumers can already place pre-orders on meta.com and ray-ban.com. These smart glasses are set to be available for online and in-store purchases starting October 17.*

.@ray_ban Stories let you take photos and videos of the world without having to hold another device — like snapping a photo of your dog while playing together or recording a video while skiing.

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— Meta (@Meta) February 16, 2023

Since the initial launch of the first-generation smart glasses developed in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, these innovative eyewear devices have been instrumental in capturing and sharing countless memorable moments. From music festivals and celebratory gatherings to significant life events like first steps and graduations, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses liberate users from the constraints of traditional handheld cameras. Instead of distancing oneself from experiences to capture them (or even missing out entirely while struggling with smartphone controls), Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses empower wearers to effortlessly capture photos or record video clips from their unique point of view. This not only facilitates the reliving of cherished moments but enables a deeper immersion in the present.

The next-generation glasses have been reimagined from the ground up, with close attention paid to user feedback and a thorough understanding of the aspects that resonate most with users. This includes the effortlessly stylish design, hands-free convenience, and open-ear audio experience. Meta has not only improved upon these core features from the first generation but has also introduced several entirely new capabilities that push the boundaries of innovation in smart eyewear.

Here are some highlights:

Improved audio

We have all-new custom-designed speakers with extended bass, higher maximum volume, and improved directional audio that provides reduced audio leakage for improved calls, music, and podcasts — even in noisy or windy environments. And when you’re recording a video, the newly designed five-microphone array supports immersive audio recording, so you’ll be able to capture sounds exactly how you originally experienced them — whether in front of you, from the sides, the rear, or even above.

A new ultra-wide 12 MP camera translates to improved quality for your photos and 1080p videos up to 60 seconds, so whether you’re taking in breathtaking views during a hike or living your best life at an art show, the evidence of your exploits will be as epic as the real deal. You can even directly share photos to friends and family from your glasses with a simple “send a photo” voice command.

Power up

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are powered by the all-new Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 Platform, which enables higher quality photo and video processing and even faster compute. The glasses come with a redesigned and sleek charging case, which holds up to eight additional charges (for a total of 36 hours of use) while being slimmer and even smaller.

The look(s)

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses come in the timeless Wayfarer style you already know and love, plus a brand-new Headliner design for a more retro look — both of which are available in Matte Black and Shiny Black. We’re also introducing three new transparent frame colors in Jeans, Rebel Black, and Caramel that celebrate the tech inside. With over 150 different custom frame and lens combinations on the Ray-Ban Remix platform, you can mix and match to make the glasses your own on ray-ban.com. We’ve also made them prescription-lens compatible.

Comfort and Control

We reduced the weight of the glasses and slimmed down the profile in every direction, making them lighter and more comfortable. And the glasses are now water-resistant (IPX4). We also improved the touchpad and added interaction earcons so the glasses respond much faster and more reliably to your commands.

Hands-free live streaming

You can now livestream from the glasses to Facebook or Instagram. And you can see the comments in your preview, or tap and hold on the side of your glasses to hear them out loud to engage with your community as you’re living in the moment.

Meta AI

We’ve integrated Meta AI, our advanced conversational assistant, on Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and optimized it for a hands-free, on-the-go experience. By saying “Hey Meta,” you can engage with Meta AI to spark creativity, get information, and control features — just by using your voice. Meta AI features will be available in the US in beta only at launch.