Meta Ray‑Ban Display — Hands‑On Summary
After almost a decade of testing smart glasses, the Meta Ray‑Ban Display finally feels like the practical smart glasses many people have imagined. Rather than full immersive AR, these glasses use a single display on the right lens with ~20° field of view, paired with a Meta Neural Band wristband for EMG-based gesture control.
Key features
- Single-lens in‑lens color display (20° FOV, high pixel density for sharp images)
- Meta Neural Band wristband for gesture control (thumb/index navigation, volume knob gesture)
- Open-ear audio and 12MP camera for photos/video calls with a preview on the display
- Live captions / Conversational Focus for real-time subtitles and potential translation
- Discreet look — lighter and less chunky than many AR prototypes
Impressions
The single, glanceable display prioritizes everyday use: quick notifications, map previews, message previews, and camera framing without the always-on overlay of full AR. The wristband gestures are surprisingly intuitive and let you summon Meta AI without voice. The system feels like a real step toward reducing phone checks, though it isn’t yet a phone replacement.
Availability & links
Official product pages and details can be found on Ray‑Ban and Meta’s sites:
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Notes
Some outlets reported different price points; check the official product pages above for current pricing and availability. This summary excludes links to the original Engadget review per your request.
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