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Meta Glasses (2026)
Updated June 23, 2026
Meta launched its first in-house branded glasses on June 23, 2026. Three models: the Fury and Adventurer at $299, and the Starfire at $399, designed with Kylie Jenner. All manufactured with EssilorLuxottica, all running a faster chipset than Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, Muse Spark AI, and 8 hours of battery life.
The Ray-Ban brand is gone from this lineup. Meta is betting its own name is enough to sell glasses to people who have never thought about buying smart glasses. With 7 million pairs sold under Ray-Ban in 2025 and roughly 76% smart glasses market share, it has a strong starting position.
Meta is also considering an audio-only, camera-free version of these glasses. Removing the camera would lower the price further and open up new frame styles. The company explored the idea before and shelved it — this time it is being taken more seriously.
Status
Confirmed
Expected launch
TBA
Price
$299–$399
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Price
$299–$399
From $299
Availability
Available now
Now
Display
None (audio + camera only)
None
AR capable
No
No
Standalone
Yes
Yes
AI
Muse Spark (Meta AI)
Meta AI
Platform
Meta
Meta AI platform
Chip
—
Snapdragon AR1
Camera
12MP, 3K video
12MP single
Weight
Not specified
48g
Prescription
Yes
Yes (easy swap)
Battery
8 hours (48 with case)
~8h
Frame partners
EssilorLuxottica
Ray-Ban, Oakley
Reported features
12MP ultra-wide camera
Same 12-megapixel camera as Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2. Captures photos at 3024 x 4032 pixels.
No Ray-Ban or Oakley branding
First Meta smart glasses sold purely under the Meta brand name. EssilorLuxottica logo appears on temple arms and packaging alongside Meta.
Muse Spark AI (Meta Superintelligence Labs)
Ships with Muse Spark, Meta's latest AI model. Enables better answers and smoother conversations than prior Meta AI builds.
Adventurer: rectangular Wayfarer-adjacent shape, standard and large sizes
More classic, slim-arm rectangular frame. Available in standard and large.
Turn-by-turn audio directions
Navigation directions through the open-ear speakers, carried over from the Ray-Ban Meta Display.
3K video at 30fps / 1080p at 60fps
Same video modes as Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2. Includes video stabilization.
Fury: thicker, bolder rectangular frame, standard and large sizes
Larger, more statement frame. Comes in racing green translucent — a nod to Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Limited Edition.
8-hour battery life
8 hours from the frame. The charging case adds approximately 40 hours, for roughly 48 hours total.
Live translation (14 languages)
Real-time translation expanded to 14 languages including Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Arabic, and Hindi.
100-degree field of view
Same ultra-wide FOV as the Ray-Ban Meta lineup.
Three-way adjustable nose pad
New ergonomic addition across all three models. Snaps into three positions for a more secure fit across face shapes.
Starfire: oval cat-eye frame, gem on right lens
Designed with Kylie Jenner. Slim oval shape, small gem on the right lens near the camera. Available in black and tortoiseshell.
Adjustable temple tips and overextension hinges
Temple tips are bendable. Arms flex outward for wider head shapes. Both are new versus Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2.
Five-microphone array
Same mic array as Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 for voice commands, calls, and AI queries.
Starfire: metal nose bridge (easier to clean makeup off)
Metal instead of plastic on the Starfire's nose bridge — a specific request from Kylie Jenner. Reduces makeup residue.
Prescription support: -12 to +2.25
Prescription lenses available across all three styles through LensCrafters and EssilorLuxottica partners.
Starfire: charging case includes built-in mirror
Mirror inside the Starfire charging case, also a Jenner collaboration detail.
Open-ear speakers
Dual open-ear speakers for audio, calls, and AI voice output.
Hands-free photo and video capture
Camera button or voice command triggers capture. Photos save to the companion app.
Upgraded chipset vs Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2
Runs the same faster chipset that debuted in the Ray-Ban Meta Display, giving a performance advantage over the standard Ray-Ban and Oakley Meta glasses.
26 color and lens combinations (Adventurer + Fury)
Includes tortoise, black, and racing green translucent. Clear, tinted, polarized, and transitions lens options.
Meta AI vision (Look and Ask)
Point the camera at something and ask Meta AI about it in real time.
Live streaming to Instagram and Facebook
First-person live stream directly from the glasses to Meta social platforms.
Kylie Jenner AI voice (Starfire only)
The Starfire can replace Meta AI's standard voice with an AI-generated version of Kylie Jenner's actual voice. Covers all spoken elements — battery readout, setup instructions, and AI answers.
Audio-only, camera-free version under consideration
Meta is seriously considering a camera-free version of its glasses. No camera would lower the price further and enable new frame styles. The company explored this before and shelved it. Source: Mark Gurman / Bloomberg, June 23 2026.
Buy now or wait?
These are the most affordable Meta AI glasses available today. If you want Meta AI, hands-free camera, and Muse Spark at the lowest price Meta has ever offered, the Fury or Adventurer at $299 is the buy. The Starfire at $399 adds the Kylie Jenner AI voice, a gem on the lens, and a metal nose bridge — worth it only if those matter to you. If you are waiting for Ray-Ban Gen 3, that is still expected at Meta Connect on September 23–24 with a faster chip and longer Live AI battery life.
Timeline
TBD
Audio-only, camera-free Meta Glasses under consideration
Meta is seriously considering a version of its glasses without a camera, focused on audio, AI, and calls. No camera means lower prices and new frame styles. The idea was shelved once before. Source: Mark Gurman / Bloomberg.
BloombergJun 23, 2026
Meta Glasses launch — first own-brand lineup
Meta launches three models under its own brand name: Fury and Adventurer ($299) and Starfire by Kylie Jenner ($399). No Ray-Ban logo. Runs a faster chip than Gen 2 Ray-Ban Meta. Available at Meta.com, LensCrafters, Best Buy, and Amazon.
MetaMay 2026
Muse Spark AI rolls out to existing glasses
Meta's new Muse Spark model from its Superintelligence Labs rolls out via update to Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses, bringing meaningfully better conversational AI to existing hardware.
2025
Meta sells over 7 million AI glasses — 76% market share
Meta's AI glasses become the dominant product in the category. Zuckerberg targets 20 million units by end of 2026.
Sep 2025
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 and Display launch at Connect
Gen 2 doubles battery to 8 hours and adds 3K video. The $799 Display model adds a monocular in-lens screen and Neural Band wristband — Meta's first display-equipped glasses product.
Road to VRApr 2024
Meta AI gets vision — Look and Ask arrives
A software update adds multimodal AI: point the camera at something and ask about it in real time. A major capability jump without new hardware.
WikipediaSep 2023
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1) launches with Meta AI
Meta AI comes to glasses for the first time. The Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip enables real-time AI queries, live translation, and hands-free capture. Sells over 1 million units by end of 2023.
WikipediaSep 2021
Ray-Ban Stories launches — first camera glasses from the partnership
The first product from the Meta/EssilorLuxottica collaboration: Ray-Ban Stories, with a camera, speakers, and no AI. Sells modestly but proves the form factor works.
Sep 2020
Meta and EssilorLuxottica announce the partnership
Mark Zuckerberg announces a collaboration with Ray-Ban parent EssilorLuxottica at Facebook Connect, beginning the road to consumer smart glasses.
WikipediaShorts
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Quick answers
What are the Meta Glasses?
Meta Glasses are the first smart glasses sold under Meta's own brand name, launched June 23, 2026. Three models: Fury ($299), Adventurer ($299), and Starfire by Kylie Jenner ($399). Manufactured with EssilorLuxottica. All include a 12MP camera, 8-hour battery, Muse Spark AI, and prescription lens support.
MetaHow are Meta Glasses different from Ray-Ban Meta?
Meta Glasses start at $80 less than Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 ($299 vs $379), run a newer chipset for smoother AI conversations, add a three-way adjustable nose pad, bendable temple tips, and overextension hinges. The Ray-Ban name and logo are gone. The hardware platform is otherwise similar, and both lines now ship with Muse Spark AI.
What is the Kylie Jenner Starfire?
The Starfire is a $399 model designed with Kylie Jenner featuring an oval cat-eye frame, a gem on the right lens, a metal nose bridge (easier to clean makeup off), and a charging case with a built-in mirror. It includes an AI voice option that sounds like Jenner — the first time a celebrity AI voice has been the default interface of a wearable.
EngadgetGlossary
Muse SparkMeta's AI model from its Superintelligence Labs. Ships on all new Meta Glasses and rolled out via update to existing Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses starting May 2026.
MetaLive AIMeta's real-time AI mode on smart glasses — keeps the assistant active and listening continuously rather than requiring a tap. Current Ray-Ban Meta supports approximately 30 minutes of Live AI. The Meta Glasses run a faster chip for smoother conversations but battery duration for Live AI has not been officially specified.
EssilorLuxotticaThe world's largest eyewear company, parent of Ray-Ban and Oakley. Manufactures all Meta smart glasses under the licensing arrangement with Meta, including the new own-brand lineup where only Meta's logo appears.