Nuance Audio Glasses
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Nuance Audio GlassesPrice, Hearing Aid Features, Battery

Nuance Audio Glasses

Release date

Nuance Audio Glasses cost $699 and went on sale April 8, 2025. Directional microphones and open-ear speakers in the frame help you hear, and a double tap switches between Frontal and 360° audio modes. A full charge takes about 3 hours and gives up to 8 hours of continuous use, and the glasses take your prescription lenses.

Nuance Audio Glasses review

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If you need a little help hearing conversations and you'd rather wear glasses than an earpiece, these do that quietly and well.

Love it

Meh

  • Clearer conversations in noisy rooms
  • Nothing in your ears
  • Natural sound for your own voice
  • Prescription and Transitions lenses
  • Front and 360-degree modes
  • No music streaming
  • No phone calls
  • Music playing in the room sounds delayed
  • Can press behind the ears after hours
  • Charges only on its own pad

Where it shines

  1. Hearing health

    FDA-cleared hearing help sits in the frame itself, for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, and nothing goes inside your ear.

  2. Work

    Six microphones pick out speech in busy meetings and bustling offices, and one charge lasts up to 8 hours of continuous use.

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Price

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Battery life

Current list prices.

Weights are for the frame as sold, without a case or a charger.

Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.

The basics

What it works with

Nuance Audio Glasses: what's in the box, works with

Nuance Audio Glasses
Folding case
Cleaning cloth
Nuance Audio Charging Pad
USB-C charging cable
Instructions for Use
User Guide
  • iPhoneWorks
  • Android phonesWorks
Returns and warranty

Returns and warranty

Returns
30-day returns
Warranty
1-year warranty· starts the day you buy it
Returns and warranty details

Returns

Warranty

Good to know

  • Hearing aid fit

    A hearing aid that does not fit your needs may be returned to the seller within 45 days of delivery.

Quick answers

Quick answers

How much do Nuance Audio Glasses cost?
$699.00 at Nuance Audio's US store, in the Square or the Panthos frame. The newer Nuance Audio Plus starts at $829.00.
What are Nuance Audio Glasses?
Glasses with a hearing aid built into the frame. They are an over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid for adults 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Directional microphones pick up sound and open-ear speakers in the frame play it back, with no earbuds.
Are Nuance Audio Glasses FDA cleared?
Yes. EssilorLuxottica announced on February 3, 2025 that the FDA had cleared its OTC Nuance Audio Glasses. As an over-the-counter hearing aid, you can buy them without a prescription or an audiologist visit.

Top questions

How do I know if Nuance Audio Glasses are right for my hearing?
The instructions list the signs of perceived mild to moderate hearing loss: trouble hearing speech in noisy places or on the phone, finding it hard to follow speech in groups, listening making you tired, and turning the TV or radio up louder than others like. If you cannot hear speech even in a quiet room, or do not hear loud sounds well, the instructions point you to a hearing healthcare professional.
Who should not use Nuance Audio Glasses?
Anyone under 18: OTC hearing aids are only for adults. The instructions say to see a doctor, preferably an ear, nose and throat doctor, first if you have ear pain, blood, pus or fluid from your ear in the past 6 months, a sudden change in hearing in the past 6 months, worse hearing or ringing in only one ear, or dizziness. They may not be right for you if they whistle at a volume that is comfortable, or do not amplify enough at the highest volume.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 8 hours of continuous use when new and fully charged, in quiet places at low volume. Expect 7 to 8 hours in moderate background noise, and 5.5 to 7 hours in loud places at high volume. A full charge takes about 3 hours.
Does the battery wear out, and can it be replaced?
After about 500 full charges, roughly 16 months at one charge a day, the battery is expected to hold at least 85% of its original capacity, or at least 6 hours and 48 minutes of use. The lithium-ion battery is not user-replaceable.
How do Nuance Audio Glasses charge?
On the Nuance Audio Charging Pad, which comes in the box with a USB-C cable. They will not charge on a generic wireless charging pad.
Can I take phone calls with Nuance Audio Glasses?
No. Bluetooth calls are not available on Nuance Audio Glasses. The Nuance Audio Plus adds calls with an iPhone on iOS 16 or later.
What settings can I change?
Four presets, A to D, for different hearing needs; two audio modes, Frontal for the person in front of you and All-Around for everything around you; three levels of background noise reduction; and volume on a scale from 1 to 5.
Can I get Nuance Audio Glasses with my prescription?
Yes. They take your own prescription lenses, including Transitions lenses. Lenses must be fitted by Luxottica or an authorized dealer: damage from fitting them anywhere else is not covered by the warranty.
Are Nuance Audio Glasses waterproof?
No. They are rated IP54, which protects against dust and splashes of water. Do not wear them in the shower or while swimming.
What is the return policy and warranty?
Nuance Audio gives you 30 days to return them, and buyers in California get 45 days from delivery. Returns must include all parts, accessories and packaging. The limited warranty covers defects for one year from purchase in the US.
What comes in the box?
The glasses, a folding case, a cleaning cloth, the Nuance Audio Charging Pad and a USB-C charging cable. The remote control is sold separately.
How are Nuance Audio Glasses different from Nuance Audio Plus?
The Plus launched on September 29, 2026 from $829 and is rated up to 10 hours against 8. It adds calls with an iPhone, a power slider and volume buttons, stronger amplification and three frame styles. The original Nuance Audio Glasses stay on sale at $699.00.

Using it

Can I get prescription lenses?
Yes, you can. The frames take prescription lenses.
What does it cost?
It costs $699. That is the current list price.
Does it work with my phone?
Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
What colours does it come in?
It comes in 3 finishes. Deep Blue, Shiny Black, Shiny Burgundy.
How many microphones?
It has 6 microphones.

Battery and charging

How fast does it charge?
It charges to 100% in 180 minutes.

Water

Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes for sweat and rain, but not for the shower. Its rating is IP54. It is rated for splashes, not immersion.

Price and models

When did the Nuance Audio Glasses come out?
It went on sale April 8, 2025.
What colors does it come in?
Deep Blue, Shiny Black, Shiny Burgundy.

Returns and warranty

How long do I have to return it?
30-day returns
Is there a restocking fee?
Restocking fee: not stated by Nuance Audio
Who pays return shipping?
Free return shipping Returns within 30 days are free.
Can I return it if I opened or wore it?
Condition rules: not stated by Nuance Audio
How long is the warranty?
1-year warranty Starts the day you buy it.
Is the battery covered?
Battery rules: not stated by Nuance Audio

In the box

What's in the box?
Nuance Audio Glasses, Folding case, Cleaning cloth, Nuance Audio Charging Pad, USB-C charging cable, Instructions for Use, User Guide.

Works with

How do Nuance Audio Glasses work with prescription lenses?
Yes. They take your own prescription lenses, including Transitions, fitted by Luxottica or an authorized dealer. Works
How do Nuance Audio Glasses work with water resistance?
Splashes only. They are rated IP54; do not wear them in the shower or while swimming. Some features missing

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Your phone

Smart glasses that work with iPhone and Android.

iPhone

Do Nuance Audio Glasses work with iPhone?

Yes. You set them up and adjust them in the Nuance Audio app on an iPhone with iOS 16 or later. Phone calls through the glasses are not available on this model.

Android

Do Nuance Audio Glasses work with Android?

Yes. You set them up and adjust them in the Nuance Audio app on an Android phone with Android 12 or later. Phone calls through the glasses are not available on this model.

No
Not supportedPhone calls

What it can do

Do Nuance Audio Glasses support Hearing support?

Yes. Nuance Audio Glasses are an FDA-cleared over-the-counter hearing aid for adults 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.

Do Nuance Audio Glasses support Phone calls?

No. Bluetooth calls are not available on Nuance Audio Glasses. The Nuance Audio Plus adds calls with an iPhone.

How it works

How do Nuance Audio Glasses charge?

They charge only on the Nuance Audio Charging Pad that comes in the box, with its USB-C cable. A generic wireless charging pad will not charge them.

How do Nuance Audio Glasses work with prescription lenses?

Yes. They take your own prescription lenses, including Transitions, fitted by Luxottica or an authorized dealer.

How do Nuance Audio Glasses work with water resistance?

Splashes only. They are rated IP54; do not wear them in the shower or while swimming.

Ask about anything else

Does it work with…?

Feb 3, 2025 · Announced
FDA clears Nuance Audio Glasses
EssilorLuxottica announced FDA clearance for its over-the-counter Nuance Audio Glasses, with CE marking in the EU at the same time.
Apr 8, 2025 · Went on sale
Nuance Audio Glasses launch in the US
Nuance Audio Glasses went on sale in the US at LensCrafters, Target Optical, Pearle Vision and other optical and audiology retailers.
Sep 29, 2026 · Went on sale
Nuance Audio Plus joins the range
The next generation, Nuance Audio Plus, launched from $829 with longer battery life and iPhone calls. The original Nuance Audio Glasses stay on sale.

Nuance Audio Glasses

Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)

Battery

Glasses battery
Up to 8 h Continuous use
Up to 9 h
Case battery
About 3 h for a full charge
Total with case: 2.5 days Up to 50 h extra from the case

Fit and build

Display
Not confirmed
No
Video
Not confirmed
3K at 30 fps
Microphones
6 microphones, directional with beamforming
6-mic array
Open-ear speakers
Yes Two hidden open-ear speakers in the frame
Yes 2 open-ear speakers
Prescription lenses
Takes prescription lenses, including Transitions
Yes
Prescription range
Not confirmed
-12.00 to +6.00 total power (Aviator -6.00 to +4.00)
Frame styles
Square and Panthos, in Shiny Black or Shiny Burgundy
Aviator, Zena (cat-eye), Wayfarer; 27 combinations
Live translation
Not confirmed
Yes Meta AI translation
Ask what you see
Not confirmed
Yes Look at something and ask Meta AI about it
Water resistance
IP54 Dust and splashes; not for showering or swimming
IPX4
Weight
Not confirmed
51.5 g (Standard); 53.8 g (Large)
Visual AI
Not confirmed
Yes Ask Meta AI about what you see
Processor
Not confirmed
AR1 next gen
See-through AR display
Not confirmed
No
Controls
One button for power and volume; double tap switches Frontal and 360° audio modes
2-way touchpad and a customizable action button
Recording light
Not confirmed
Yes Capture LED shows when photos or video are being taken
Live streaming
Not confirmed
No Not listed in Meta's Gen 3 specs (Meta's store page mentions livestreaming; its help page names Gen 1 only)
Sunglass lenses
Not confirmed
Yes
Optical lenses
Yes Clear prescription lenses available
Not confirmed
Max clip length
Not confirmed
Up to 5 minutes at full HD 30 fps (Video Length setting)
Auto-tint lenses
Yes Transitions Gen S lenses (option)
Yes Transitions lenses
Frame brands
Not confirmed
EssilorLuxottica / Ray-Ban
Camera
Not confirmed
12 MP (100° wide-angle)
Hands-free photos
Not confirmed
Capture button, customizable action button and voice
Camera-free option
Not confirmed
No

Works with

Connectivity
Bluetooth LE to the Nuance Audio app; no phone calls
Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.3
AI assistant
Not confirmed
Meta AI
Software
Not confirmed
Meta
Phone needed
The app is required for calibration and firmware updates
Yes
Works with
iPhone and Android Nuance Audio app on iOS 16 or later and Android 12 or later
iPhone and Android iOS 18.6 or later / Android 15 or later

In the box

  • Nuance Audio Glasses
  • Folding case
  • Cleaning cloth
  • Nuance Audio charging pad the glasses charge only on this pad
  • USB-C charging cable connects to the Charging Pad
  • Instructions for Use
  • User guide
  • Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)
  • Charging case
  • Quick start guide
  • Safety and warranty information
  • Prescription lens ordering instructions
  • Cleaning cloth

Options and ownership

Colors
Deep Blue, Shiny Black, Shiny Burgundy
Not confirmed
Warranty
1 year Starts the day you buy it
1 year Starts the day it arrives
Return window
30 days
30 days Starts the day it arrives

Price

Ongoing cost
Not confirmed
None
List price
From $699
From $449 (lowest of these two)
Price now
No retailer price checked yet
Buy at Amazon$449
Checked Nov. 15, 2026 · We may earn a commission.

Same on both

Availability
Available now

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