iDevice review
Meta Glasses review: Meta's own frames, and they hold their own
Comfortable camera glasses with smart fit tweaks, carrying the same insides and the same privacy questions.
Thumbs up
- Comfortable, with easy adjustable nose pads
- Discreet 12MP camera and 3K video
- Up to 40 extra hours in the case
- Clear calls with six mics
- Prescriptions from -12.00
Thumbs down
- Same insides as earlier Ray-Ban Meta glasses
- Can feel heavy after a while
- Camera is easy for others to miss
- No display
Pick up the Fury frame and it looks like a statement pair, thick and bold. Put them on and they're as comfortable as Meta's Ray-Bans. The adjustable nose pads crank into place in seconds, the temple tips bend to your ears, and the hinges flex out so they don't pinch.
Inside, though, not much has changed. Battery life, photo and video quality, recording length and speaker volume match Meta's earlier Ray-Ban glasses. If you already own a pair, these are a style choice, not an upgrade.
Fit and frames
Styles include the Fury, the Adventurer, the Starfire by Kylie, Capri and Nova. The nose pads adjust 15 degrees across three settings, and they're easier to tweak than the removable pads on earlier frames. Even with the weight, they don't slip much.
They're still heavy for glasses. At 53.8 grams (1.9 oz) for the standard size, some faces start feeling them over a long day, and the arms can feel heavy behind the ears. The Fury frames are thicker than most of Meta's other designs.
Camera
The 12MP ultrawide camera shoots 3K video at 30 frames per second, and it's tucked away so discreetly you might miss it. That's great for candid shots and exactly why people around you may not know they're on camera. A capture light comes on when you record. You shoot with a button on the arm or by saying "Hey Meta, take a photo."
Sound and AI
The open-ear speakers handle calls, music and podcasts while you still hear the street. Six mics with wind noise reduction keep your voice clear. Meta AI can look at what's in front of you and answer, and live translation covers a long list of languages, depending on your country.
There's no display, so everything comes through your ears.
Battery
Meta rates them at more than 8 hours, and how close you get depends on how hard you use them. The case adds up to 40 hours. The case is the same one that ships with the Display model. They're IPX4, so sweat and rain are fine.
They work with an iPhone on iOS 17.2 or later and with Android phones through the Meta AI app. Prescriptions run from -12.00 to +2.25 on every frame.