Meta & Ray‑Ban Gen‑2 Smart Glasses — Full Details
Meta announced the second‑generation Ray‑Ban Meta smart glasses at Connect. Priced from $379, the Gen‑2 model adds several notable upgrades over the original Gen‑1 $299 model.
Key specs
- 12 MP camera
- 3K Ultra HD video capture, up to 60 fps, HDR support
- Battery: up to 8 hours typical use; charging case adds 48 hours
- Fast charge: 50% in ~20 minutes
- 32 GB on‑device storage
- IPX4 splash resistance
Features & launch notes
- “Conversation Focus” audio feature to better hear voices in noisy environments (coming to Gen‑1 too)
- Meta plans software updates (hyperlapse, slow‑motion) for its AI glasses later in the fall
- Live AI demo at Connect had issues during the reveal
Style, lenses & pricing
Available in Wayfarer, Skyler and Headliner frames. Lens options include regular, polarized (+$30), Transitions (+$80) and prescription (price varies).
Availability
Available to purchase now in: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, Australia and UAE. Mexico, India and Brazil expected soon. Ray‑Ban will continue selling Gen‑1 at $299 in markets where it’s available.
Where to buy
Official product pages: Ray‑Ban Meta on Ray‑Ban.com and Meta’s Ray‑Ban Meta page. At time of writing, the Gen‑2 glasses are not listed for sale on Amazon.
Bottom line
The Gen‑2 Ray‑Ban Meta brings noticeably better camera, battery and storage for $80 more than the original. Whether that’s worth it depends on how much you value video capture and battery life in a wearable.
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