Meta Ray-Ban AI Glasses
Meta Ray-Ban AI Glasses with a Built-in Display
Meta’s latest Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, unveiled at the Connect 2025 event, aim to reduce smartphone dependency by projecting information directly into your field of vision, all controlled by intuitive wristband gestures.
This $799 wearable represents a significant step toward mainstream augmented reality, blending AI-powered assistance with iconic Ray-Ban style. Designed for quick, glanceable interactions, the glasses promise to keep users connected to the digital world while remaining present in the physical one.
What Are Meta AI-Powered Ray-Ban Glasses?
Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses are a new category of AI-powered eyewear. Unlike earlier audio-only smart glasses, this model features a discreet, high-resolution color display integrated into the lens. This allows users to view messages, translations, maps, and more without pulling out their phones. The glasses are part of Meta’s broader vision for wearable technology, which includes camera-only AI glasses, display-equipped models, and future augmented reality devices.
More information:
- https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/
Key Features of the Smart Glasses
Private In-Lens Display
The glasses include a small, transparent display positioned in the right lens that only the wearer can see. It projects information as if it were several feet away, minimizing obstruction of the real-world view. The display activates only for brief interactions, ensuring it doesn’t become a constant distraction. It’s built into Transitions® lenses that automatically adjust to lighting conditions, making them suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Meta Neural Band: Gesture Control
Each pair comes with the Meta Neural Band, an electromyography (EMG) wristband that translates subtle muscle movements into commands. This allows users to navigate the glasses’ features—like scrolling, selecting, or adjusting volume—with minimal finger gestures, without touching the glasses or speaking aloud. The technology is designed to be accessible and works for a wide range of users, including those with physical disabilities.
Advanced AI Capabilities
Meta AI is deeply integrated into the glasses, providing visual answers to queries, real-time translations, and live captions for conversations. Users can ask questions and receive step-by-step instructions displayed visually. The AI can also identify objects, such as plants, and provide contextual information. Additionally, the glasses support hands-free messaging, video calls, and music playback.
Camera and Media Features
The glasses include a 12MP ultra-wide camera for photos and videos, with improved resolution and stability compared to earlier models. Users can preview and zoom into shots directly via the display, making it easier to capture and share content quickly. Video recording supports up to 3K resolution at 30FPS or 1200p at 60FPS.
Navigation and Connectivity
Pedestrian navigation provides turn-by-step directions with a visual map overlay on the display. The glasses also offer seamless connectivity to apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram, allowing users to view messages and take video calls hands-free. An LED light indicates when the camera or microphone is active, addressing privacy concerns.
Design and Battery Life
Available in Black and Sand colors, the glasses are designed to be lightweight and stylish. They offer up to six hours of mixed-use battery life, extendable to 30 hours with the portable charging case. The Meta Neural Band provides up to 18 hours of battery and is water-resistant (IPX7) .
Meta’ Three Types of AI Glasses
Meta now categorizes its AI glasses into three tiers:
- (1) Camera AI glasses (like the earlier Ray-Ban and Oakley models),
- (2) Display AI glasses (this new Ray-Ban Display), and
- (3) Augmented reality glasses (such as the Orion prototype), which are still in development.
The Ray-Ban Display model represents the middle ground, offering a display but not full AR immersion.
Pricing and Availability
The Meta Ray-Ban Display, including the Neural Band, starts at $799. It will be available in limited U.S. retailers like Best Buy and Sunglass Hut starting September 30, 2025. Expansion to Canada, France, Italy, and the UK is planned for early 2026.
FAQs: Meta AI-Powered Ray-Ban Glasses
How do the glasses display work?
The private display is embedded in the right lens and projects information like a small, floating screen. Only the wearer can see it, and it’s designed for short glances rather than prolonged use.
What is the Meta Neural Band?
It’s an EMG wristband that detects electrical signals from muscle movements. This allows users to control the glasses with subtle gestures, like swiping or pinching, without touching the glasses.
Can I use them without a phone?
While the glasses can handle many tasks independently, they still rely on a paired smartphone for certain functions, such as full app integration and connectivity.
Are they privacy-friendly?
Meta has included an LED indicator that lights up when the camera or microphone is active. However, some concerns about recording in social settings remain, similar to earlier smart glasses.
What’s the battery life?
The glasses last up to 6 hours on a single charge, while the charging case provides an additional 30 hours. The Neural Band lasts up to 18 hours.
Do they support prescription lenses?
Yes, like previous models, these glasses can be customized with prescription lenses.
How are they different from previous Ray-Ban Meta glasses?
Unlike the audio-only earlier models, these feature a display and come with the gesture-control Neural Band, enabling visual interactions like viewing messages and maps.
