Meta Ray-Ban Display goes on sale in the UK and Canada, and online for the first time
Germany, France and Italy follow on October 13. US owners get voice-driven hologram calls on WhatsApp later this fall.
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Meta Ray-Ban DisplayOut Now from $799, Full Specs
Price$799
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Meta's first Ray-Bans with a screen inside the lens, visible only to the person wearing them. You control it with the Neural Band, a wristband that reads small finger movements, because a pair of glasses has nowhere to put a touchpad big enough to be useful.
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$799 at Meta matches its lowest price in the 37 days iDevice has checked it, and iDevice's price verdict still reads No rush.
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What 10 reviewers said
More reviewsReviewers agree on the AI features.
AI features
The AI features won reviewers over.
Comfort
Reviewers found it uncomfortable after a while.
Privacy
The privacy handling worried reviewers.
Comparison
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Price
$799
What it costs to buy. None of these need a subscription.
Weight
69g
Grams on your face. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
6 hrs
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Cost over 3 years
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Xreal One Pro$599Weight
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.
If not this one
- If display decides itSnap Specs
It runs AR on its own and anchors digital objects in the room.
- If camera decides itSolos AirGo V2
The frames take photos and record video.
- If open-ear audio decides itRay-Ban Meta Audio
Open-ear speakers for music, podcasts and calls while you hear the room.
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Should I buy the Meta Ray-Ban Display?
No need to rush. $799 at Meta matches its lowest price in the 37 days iDevice has checked it, and iDevice's price verdict still reads No rush. Price checked Oct. 16, 2026. See the full answer
Does the Meta Ray-Ban Display come with a charger?
Yes. It comes with a charging case for the glasses and a separate charger for the wrist-worn Meta Neural Band.
One of the ten reviews has a score, so there is no average yet. It takes two scored reviews from two different publishers.
Three things to know
AI features
The AI features won reviewers over.
Comfort
Reviewers found it uncomfortable after a while.
Privacy
The privacy handling worried reviewers.
10 expert reviews, 1 with a score
- Read reviewEngadgetKarissa BellOct 17, 2025
- Read reviewSkarvonixYounes BekrarAug 6, 2026
- Read reviewCanaltechBruno BertonzinMay 1, 2026
- Read reviewheiseJan Philipp WöbbekingJan 30, 2026
- Read reviewPCMagWill GreenwaldJan 28, 2026
- Read reviewUploadVRDavid HeaneyNov 10, 2025
- Read reviewGizmodoJames PeroOct 31, 2025
- Read reviewCNETScott SteinOct 16, 2025
- Read reviewThe VergeVictoria SongSep 17, 2025
- Read reviewTom's GuideMike Prospero
Reviewer breakdown
What reviewers agreed on, and how many raised each
- AI features6
- Comfort3
- Privacy3
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Feb 28, 2023 · First sign of it
Meta’s internal roadmap pointed to display-equipped smart glasses in 2025
The Verge reported details from a Meta Reality Labs roadmap presentation covering hardware plans through 2027. The presentation described a 2025 smart-glasses generation with a viewfinder-style display and a neural-interface band, making this the earliest clear precursor to the product that became Meta Ray-Ban Display.
Apr 1, 2025 · Others confirmed it
Bloomberg reporting added pricing, display and wristband detail
Sep 15, 2025 · Design and hardware
Meta’s own unlisted video exposed the Ray-Ban Display name and design
An unlisted Meta YouTube video surfaced ahead of Connect and showed what appeared to be the finished Ray-Ban Meta Display glasses and EMG wristband. Tom’s Guide documented the leak on September 17 and linked the original September 15 post, moving the product from report-based descriptions to visible Meta-made material.
Sep 17, 2025 · Announced
Meta announced Meta Ray-Ban Display and Meta Neural Band
Sep 30, 2025 · Went on sale
Meta Ray-Ban Display went on sale in select U.S. stores
Jan 6, 2026 · Delayed
Meta paused the planned international expansion
Mar 13, 2026 · New feature
The first major OS update added widgets, apps and minigames
At a glance
THIS PRODUCTMeta Ray-Ban Display
COMPARE WITHMeta Ray-Ban Gen 2Price
The starting list price, not a temporary sale price. It is usually the first thing that rules a product in or out.
From $799
From $379
Case battery
Both list the same runtime on the frames, so the charging case is where the endurance difference actually is.
Weight
Weight decides all-day comfort. Exact and approximate figures stay labeled as the makers state them.
Frame choice
Frame shape and size decide whether they suit your face, and it is the hardest thing to change after buying.
Prescription range
The supported range decides whether these can be your everyday glasses or only a second pair.
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Video
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other connections determine what the device can work with.
Frame partner
The eyewear partner decides the styles, the shops and where you get them fitted.
Microphones
More microphones is usually how a device picks your voice out of a noisy room.
Prescription lenses
For glasses, prescription support can decide whether the product is usable at all.
Visual AI
AI features vary from simple voice help to camera-based assistants.
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Processor
The processor affects speed, efficiency and which features the device can support.
Ar capable
Display size and type affect what you can see and how the product feels to use.
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Meta Ray-Ban Display
Top questions
Should I buy the Meta Ray-Ban Display?
No need to rush. $799 at Meta matches its lowest price in the 37 days iDevice has checked it, and iDevice's price verdict still reads No rush. Price checked Oct. 16, 2026. See the full answer
Does the Meta Ray-Ban Display come with a charger?
Yes. It comes with a charging case for the glasses and a separate charger for the wrist-worn Meta Neural Band.
Using it
How do I update it?
The Meta AI mobile app will notify you of any software updates for your glasses or the app, and updates will be downloaded automatically. You can also check for updates, or turn off automatic updates at any time from Device settings. From the Meta AI mobile app, tap Glasses in the top right. Tap Device settings. Tap the toggle next to Automatic updates to turn this feature on or off. Tap Check to check for software updates.
Can I get prescription lenses?
Yes, you can. The frames can be glazed to your prescription. Through LensCrafters. -4.00 to +4.00.
How good is the camera?
It shoots on a 12MP main camera. The sensor is made by Sony.
What does it cost?
It costs $799. That is the list price.
What kind of screen is it?
It is a heads-up display. A small panel sits in the corner of your view, rather than a screen you watch. There is a single panel, for one eye only.
Do I need a subscription?
No, there is no subscription.
Does it work with my phone?
Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 42g.
Is it built for sport?
No, it is not built for sport. It is an everyday frame. Nothing stops you wearing it, but it is not made to grip.
Can I take a photo without using my hands?
Yes, you can take one by voice. There is no capture button on the frame.
Does it work without my phone?
No, it needs your phone.
What video can it shoot?
It shoots 1440x1920 at 30fps. That is its highest setting.
How does it connect?
It connects over Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6.
What colours does it come in?
It comes in 2 finishes. The names are not officially published.
How sharp and bright is the screen?
The screen reaches 5000 nits at its brightest.
What chip is inside?
It runs on Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1.
Which AI assistant does it use?
It uses Meta AI. The assistant is fixed, so you cannot swap it.
What software does it run?
It runs Meta Horizon OS.
Does it do AR?
It has a heads-up display rather than full AR. Text and glanceable information, not objects placed in the room.
How wide is the field of view?
It covers 20 degrees. That is how much of your view the image fills.
Can I get sunglass or clear lenses?
It comes with clear lenses.
Whose frames are they?
They are made with LensCrafters.
How many microphones?
It has 6 microphones. They handle calls, voice control and recording.
How many styles can I choose from?
There is one frame to choose from.
Can people tell when it is recording?
Yes, a light comes on. People around you can see when the camera is running.
Can I control it with my hands and eyes?
You control it with a wristband that reads your muscles. Small finger movements, no controller and no raised hand.
Can it translate?
Yes, it can translate.
Does it have a screen?
Yes, it has a screen.
Can I hear it without earbuds?
Yes, it has open-ear speakers that play out loud.
Can I control it with gestures?
Yes, you can control it with gestures.
Can it see and answer questions about what I am looking at?
Yes, it can see what you are looking at and answer about it.
Sizing and fit
Battery and charging
Battery life?
Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses have up to 6 hours of mixed-use battery life per charge. With the compact, folding charging case, you can enjoy up to 24 hours of additional use. Meta Neural Band provides all-day battery life, with up to 18 hours of use on a single charge. Up to 6 hours of continuous mixed-use battery life per charge and up to 30 total hours of battery life with fully charged case
How long does the battery last?
It runs 6 hours. That is 24 hours with the extra from the case, and 6 hours at most.
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes for sweat and rain, but not for the shower. Its rating is IPX4. It is rated for splashes, not immersion.
Price and models
When did the Meta Ray-Ban Display come out?
It went on sale September 30, 2025. Announced September 17, 2025.
Is there a newer one?
No. The Meta Ray-Ban Display is the current model.
How much does the Meta Ray-Ban Display cost?
List price: From $799. Current price we last read at Meta: $799, October 16, 2026.
Returns and warranty
In the box
Works with
Meta says it fixed a bug that had Ray-Ban glasses recording on their own
Some pairs woke Meta AI and recorded audio unprompted, even with the wake word off. Meta says that's resolved, so check your voice history in settings and delete anything you didn't ask for.
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Ray-Ban Meta Audio lasts all day and fits better, but its one button does little
If you want Meta's glasses without a camera on your face, the $349 Audio pair is lighter on the nose and lasts longer than the camera models. Just don't expect its button to answer calls.
Ray-Ban Meta glasses now give turn-by-turn walking directions
The directions use your phone's location, so the phone still has to come along. The new audio settings are only starting to reach owners.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 costs $70 more, and most of what's new comes to the Gen 2 too
The extra $70 buys new frame styles and small hardware gains, not a better camera. Gen 2 owners get most of the new software anyway.
Meta will let you keep your glasses' camera requests out of AI training
Unless you switch it off, Meta keeps the right to learn from what your glasses see. The stronger privacy system it promised on stage has no ship date.
Meta Ray-Ban Display goes on sale in the UK and Canada, and online for the first time
Germany, France and Italy follow on October 13. US owners get voice-driven hologram calls on WhatsApp later this fall.
Ray-Ban Meta Audio drops the camera for $349 and ships October 13
You give up photos, video and anything that needs the camera to see. In return the frame is lighter and Meta rates it three hours longer on a charge than Gen 3.
Meta Connect 2026: $1,299 VR Glasses, a camera-free Ray-Ban and a $449 Gen 3
Only the Gen 3 Ray-Ban Meta is on sale today. The camera-free pair ships in three weeks, and the VR Glasses make you wait until spring.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 is out today at $449 with 9 hours of battery
Meta launched the third Ray-Ban Meta at Connect. It costs $449, runs an hour longer at 9 hours, adds Aviator and Zena frames and a six-mic array, and keeps the same 12MP camera.
Meta confirms Muse is coming to its AI glasses in the next few months
Muse can book, buy and call on your behalf, and on the glasses it asks first before anything sensitive. There's no date beyond the coming months.
Meta is testing Muse as the assistant on its smart glasses
A leaked setup screen lets you swap Meta AI for Muse and lists navigation, Shazam and Strava as coming. A second find shows a Meta Pay wallet built for the agent.
Meta heads into Connect on Wednesday with a privacy problem to fix
Meta's biggest glasses event comes after a year of complaints about people being filmed in secret, and a camera-free pair looks like its clearest answer. None of it is official until the keynote.
A free app now warns you when Meta glasses are nearby
ZuckOff listens for the Bluetooth broadcasts of Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta and Snap Spectacles and flags a pair in the room. WIRED reports it can't tell whether they are recording.
An app now warns you when Meta smart glasses are nearby
Zuckoff reads the Bluetooth signals smart glasses broadcast and estimates how close a pair is. Its developer wants glasses makers to adopt the kind of alert phones already give for stray trackers.
Meta disabled the cameras on thousands of tampered Ray-Bans
Meta will not say how many. It gave a percentage instead, and the enforcement is a software switch on hardware it already sold.
Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Now Launch Walking Directions By Voice
Firmware 128 brings the display model's navigation to glasses without a screen, in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada and select cities.
A New York club will throw you out for smart glasses in your bag
The bans arriving on both sides of the Atlantic are written about carrying the glasses, not about switching them on. Meta's recording light has no answer to that.
Meta patched its recording light twice in two months
Cover the LED mid-recording and the camera now shuts off. The clip-on accessories sold to defeat that light are still for sale.
ICE banned smart glasses while budgeting for its own
ICE told every employee to stop wearing Meta glasses at work. The same agency wants biometric glasses of its own, inside a $7.5 million request.
Meta's face recognition work keeps surfacing, now in a patent
A February filing is public now, the fourth time in six months Meta has been found working on face identification.