Meta Ray-Ban glasses (Gen 2): get them or skip? Specs, price

What you get for $379

Camera	12MP ultra-wide
Photo size	3024 × 4032
Video	3K at 30fps, 1440p at 30fps, 1200p at 60fps
Battery	Up to 8 hours; about 5 hours of continuous audio or calls
Charging case	About 48 more hours
Fast charge	50% in 20 minutes
Microphones	5
Speakers	2 open-ear
Storage	32GB (about 500 photos or 100 30-second videos)
Water resistance	IPX4
Weight	About 51-52 g
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
Frames	Wayfarer, Headliner, Skyler; 27 colour and lens combinations
Display	None

Pros and cons

Pros

Camera at eye level for hands-free photos and 3K video
Open-ear speakers and five microphones for calls and music
Up to 8 hours rated battery, 50% charge in 20 minutes
Looks like regular Ray-Ban frames, with 27 colour and lens options
$70 less than Gen 3 with the same camera

Cons

No display at all
About an hour less rated battery than Gen 3
Needs a phone, the Meta AI app and a Meta account
Open-ear audio leaks sound and can't block noise
Only IPX4 splash resistance

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 vs Gen 3 vs Oakley Meta HSTN

The three camera glasses shoppers most often weigh against each other.

	Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2	Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3	Oakley Meta HSTN
Price	From $379	From $449	From $399
Camera	12MP, up to 3K video	12MP, up to 3K video	12MP, 3K video
Battery (rated)	Up to 8 hours	Up to 9 hours	Up to 8 hours
Charging case	Up to 48 hours	Up to 50 hours	Up to 48 hours
Microphones	5	6	Not listed
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX4	IPX4
Frames	Wayfarer, Headliner, Skyler	Wayfarer, Aviator, Zena	Oakley HSTN sport frame

Maker and launch specs. Battery is the maker's rating for typical mixed use.

Before you buy

Try the fit

Gen 2 comes in Wayfarer, Headliner and Skyler, some in more than one size. Check the frame size before you order, or try a pair in a store.

Decide on lenses first

Clear, sun, Transitions and prescription lenses change the price. If you need a prescription, check that your frame and range are supported.

Check the rules where you'll wear them

Workplaces, schools, gyms and venues may ban camera glasses. If that's most of your day, the camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio may suit you better.

What to know before you pay

These are smart glasses with no screen. Most of what they do depends on your phone and Meta's app.

No display

You hear answers and notifications; you don't see them. If you want text or maps in the lens, that is the Meta Ray-Ban Display at $799.

Battery depends on how you use them

Meta rates Gen 2 at up to 8 hours of typical use and about 5 hours of continuous audio. Engadget got a little over 5 hours with continuous audio, and video recording uses power faster.

Gen 3 is out, for $70 more

Gen 3 launched on September 23, 2026 at $449. It adds about an hour of rated battery, a sixth microphone, an action button and Aviator and Zena frames. The camera specs are the same.

New features keep arriving

Meta says most software features announced with Gen 3 will also come to Gen 2. Landscape capture and Dolby Atmos recording were announced for later.

Phone and account required

You set them up and move photos with the Meta AI app. Meta AI features need a connection through your phone.

Camera glasses have rules

A light on the front shows when you record. Gyms, schools, offices and venues may not allow camera glasses.

Gen 2, Gen 3 or Audio?

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2

$379

12MP camera, 3K video, up to 8 hours. The model you'll find on Amazon, in Wayfarer, Headliner and Skyler frames.

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3

$449

Same camera, up to 9 hours, six mics, an action button and Aviator and Zena frames. Sold by Meta and Ray-Ban.

Ray-Ban Meta Audio

$349

No camera, up to 12 hours of battery, 43 g. Pick it if you only want music, calls and Meta AI.

Gen 2 launched in September 2025 at $379 and was still listed from $379 after Gen 3 arrived in September 2026. Prescription and Transitions lenses cost more. Prices move, so check today's price before you buy.

Prices checked October 14, 2026.

See today's price on Amazon

Common questions

How much are Meta Ray-Ban glasses?

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 starts at $379 and Gen 3 at $449. Prescription and Transitions lenses and limited editions cost more.

What is the difference between Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 and Gen 3?

Gen 3 adds about an hour of rated battery (9 vs 8 hours), a sixth microphone, a programmable action button and Aviator and Zena frames. The 12MP camera and 3K video are the same.

Do Meta Ray-Ban glasses have a screen?

No. Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 and Gen 3 have no display. The Meta Ray-Ban Display, at $799, is the model with a screen in the lens.

How long does the battery last?

Meta rates Gen 2 at up to 8 hours of typical use and about 5 hours of continuous audio, with about 48 more hours from the case. A 20-minute charge gets it to 50%.

Can you get Meta Ray-Ban glasses with prescription lenses?

Yes. Gen 2 supports prescriptions from -6.0 to +4.0 on eligible frames.

Are Meta Ray-Ban glasses waterproof?

No. They are rated IPX4, which covers splashes and sweat, not swimming or heavy rain.

Do Meta Ray-Ban glasses work with iPhone?

Yes. They work with iPhone and Android through the Meta AI app.

Can people tell when you are recording?

Yes. A light on the front of the frame turns on while the camera records.

Are Meta Ray-Ban glasses (Gen 2) right for you?

How will you use them?