Meta Ray-Ban Display

Meta Ray-Ban DisplayOut Now from $799, Full Specs

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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.
Released
Sep 30, 2025
Price
$799
DISPLAY
Monocular HUD in the right lens
CAMERA
12MP
SEP 24 · LATEST ON META RAY-BAN DISPLAY
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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Best for

AI assistant.
Meta AI answers using what the camera can see.Confirmed: meta.com
Calls.
You take calls hands-free through open-ear speakers and a six-microphone array.Confirmed: meta.com
Translation.
It puts translated captions on the lens as the other person speaks.From this product's specification.

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What 10 reviewers said

More reviews

Reviewers 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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How it compares

Cost over 3 years

$799

Device price plus up to three years of optional 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

Meta Ray-Ban Display
$799
Rokid AI Glasses Style
$299
Solos AirGo V2
$299 → $767
RayNeo Air 4 Pro
$299
Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2
$379

Battery life

Meta Ray-Ban Display
6 hrs
Even Realities G2
~2 days
RayNeo iO
~2 days
Solos AirGo V2
~16 hrs
Ray-Ban Meta Audio
~12 hrs

DeviceOptional subscription

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

Meta Ray-Ban Display is our pick for the assistant, calls and translation. Where it does not lead, here is what does, and why you would switch.

  • If you want to play games on itRayNeo Air 4 Pro

    It runs a 120Hz display, and there is a Switch bundle.

    $299
  • If the camera decides itSolos AirGo V2

    The frames take photos and record video.

    $299
  • If it has to hold up at workMemoMind One

    A binocular waveguide display shows you reminders and teleprompter text.

    $399

Most paired with

Everything it works with

What Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with

Works with iPhone and Android phones. The iPhone app needs iOS 17.2 or later.

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with an iPhone?

Works

They work with a supported iPhone and the Meta AI app.

The current US App Store listing needs iOS 17.2 or later, but Ray-Ban's FAQ still says iOS 14.4+. You also need a Meta account. Internet is needed for Meta AI, imports, and updates.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with an Android phone?

Works

They work with a supported phone running Android 10 or later.

You need location services on, the Meta AI app, and a Meta account. That setup handles display features, AI, media, calls, messages, and supported connected apps. Google Play did not show a separate current store-level Android minimum in the fetched listing.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with a Mac over Bluetooth?

With a limit

For sound, calls and meetings only.

Put the glasses in pairing mode, then pair them in the Mac's Bluetooth settings. The in-lens display, Neural Band and Meta AI still need the phone app.

See details and sources (1)
  • Meta: How to connect AI glasses to a laptop | AI Glasses HelpFrom the maker or platform · checked 2026-09-21
    You can connect your AI glasses to a laptop or desktop computer to use them for calls, meetings, and audio playback.
    On your laptop, open Bluetooth settings and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
    On your laptop, select your glasses from your Bluetooth device list to switch audio output.

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with a Windows PC over Bluetooth?

With a limit

For sound only.

You can play audio and take calls and meetings. The in-lens display, Neural Band and Meta AI still need the phone app. Put the glasses in pairing mode, then pick them in Windows Bluetooth settings.

See details and sources (1)
  • Meta: How to connect AI glasses to a laptop | AI Glasses HelpFrom the maker or platform · checked 2026-09-21
    You can connect your AI glasses to a laptop or desktop computer to use them for calls, meetings, and audio playback.
    On your laptop, open Bluetooth settings and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
    On your laptop, select your glasses from your Bluetooth device list to switch audio output.

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with a Windows PC as an external display?

With a limit

A web streaming path can work, but native Windows display support is not established.

A web or software path can capture and encode the PC screen and send it to a Display Web App over a network. The reported Farglance approach uses WebRTC, but quality and implementation vary, full-desktop text is poor on the 600x600 in-lens display, and one independent attempt could not keep more than 5 to 10 FPS. This does not establish native Windows display, Miracast, HDMI, DisplayPort, or USB-C video support.

See details and sources (3)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Quick answers

All FAQs

Quick answers

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.

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Works with

Does it work with…?

Works

They work with a supported iPhone and the Meta AI app.

The current US App Store listing needs iOS 17.2 or later, but Ray-Ban's FAQ still says iOS 14.4+. You also need a Meta account. Internet is needed for Meta AI, imports, and updates.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

WorksWorked out from the maker's minimum

They work with every iPhone that runs iOS 17.2 or later, from the iPhone XR on.

  • iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 17.2 or later
  • iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air and iPhone 17e: yes, on iOS 17.2 or later
  • iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16e: yes, on iOS 17.2 or later
  • iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 17.2 or later
  • iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 17.2 or later
  • iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 17.2 or later
  • iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 17.2 or later
  • iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 17.2 or later
  • iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max: yes, on iOS 17.2 or later
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation) and iPhone SE (3rd generation): yes, on iOS 17.2 or later
  • iPhone 17 Pro: yes, on iOS 17.2 or later
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 17.2 or later
  • iPhone Air: yes, on iOS 17.2 or later
  • Any iPhone not listed: no, it cannot run that iOS version

Worked out from the maker's minimum ("iOS 17.2 or later") and Apple's list of the iPhones that run it, not a separate test. See the sources.

See details and sources (6)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Works

They work with a supported phone running Android 10 or later.

You need location services on, the Meta AI app, and a Meta account. That setup handles display features, AI, media, calls, messages, and supported connected apps. Google Play did not show a separate current store-level Android minimum in the fetched listing.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Use the Meta AI app on a supported phone and sign in.

  1. Install the Meta AI mobile app on a supported phone.
  2. Sign in with a Meta account and pair the glasses.

The app is required for pairing, device management, AI, media imports, and connected apps. You need a Meta account, and internet is needed for Meta AI, imports, and updates. Optional connected services can have their own account or subscription terms, and Meta does not make a blanket subscription-free claim.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

With a limit

The app can manage other Meta glasses, but some accessories do not fit.

The Meta AI app can manage up to seven pairs of Meta glasses, with only one pair allowed to be Ray-Ban Stories. The Meta Glasses Charging Stand does not support Meta Ray-Ban Display or Oakley Meta Vanguard. Use the case that came with the Display, since Meta has not said other cases fit.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

With a limit

For sound, calls and meetings only.

Put the glasses in pairing mode, then pair them in the Mac's Bluetooth settings. The in-lens display, Neural Band and Meta AI still need the phone app.

See details and sources (1)
  • Meta: How to connect AI glasses to a laptop | AI Glasses HelpFrom the maker or platform · checked 2026-09-21
    You can connect your AI glasses to a laptop or desktop computer to use them for calls, meetings, and audio playback.
    On your laptop, open Bluetooth settings and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
    On your laptop, select your glasses from your Bluetooth device list to switch audio output.

Last checked 2026-09-21.

With a limit

For sound only.

You can play audio and take calls and meetings. The in-lens display, Neural Band and Meta AI still need the phone app. Put the glasses in pairing mode, then pick them in Windows Bluetooth settings.

See details and sources (1)
  • Meta: How to connect AI glasses to a laptop | AI Glasses HelpFrom the maker or platform · checked 2026-09-21
    You can connect your AI glasses to a laptop or desktop computer to use them for calls, meetings, and audio playback.
    On your laptop, open Bluetooth settings and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
    On your laptop, select your glasses from your Bluetooth device list to switch audio output.

Last checked 2026-09-21.

With a limit

Switch can send Bluetooth audio to them, but not microphone audio.

Put the glasses in pairing mode, then pair them in the Switch Bluetooth Audio settings. Bluetooth microphones are not supported, audio may be delayed, and only two compatible wireless controllers can be used while Bluetooth audio is on. Neither Nintendo nor Meta names Meta Ray-Ban Display specifically.

See details and sources (2)
  • Meta: How to connect AI glasses to a laptop | AI Glasses HelpFrom the maker or platform · checked 2026-09-21
    You can connect your AI glasses to a laptop or desktop computer to use them for calls, meetings, and audio playback.
    On your laptop, open Bluetooth settings and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
    On your laptop, select your glasses from your Bluetooth device list to switch audio output.
  • Nintendo: Nintendo Switch system update notes (Bluetooth audio)From the maker or platform · checked 2026-09-21
    Headphones, earbuds, speakers, and other audio devices that connect with Bluetooth can now be paired with Nintendo Switch family systems for audio output.
    Bluetooth microphones are not supported.
    Up to two compatible wireless controllers can be connected to the system while using Bluetooth audio.

Last checked 2026-09-21.

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Doesn't work

PS5 does not work with Bluetooth audio devices.

PS5 does not connect to any Bluetooth headphones or glasses for sound, so these glasses can't play PS5 audio over Bluetooth.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

With a limit

A web streaming path can work, but native Windows display support is not established.

A web or software path can capture and encode the PC screen and send it to a Display Web App over a network. The reported Farglance approach uses WebRTC, but quality and implementation vary, full-desktop text is poor on the 600x600 in-lens display, and one independent attempt could not keep more than 5 to 10 FPS. This does not establish native Windows display, Miracast, HDMI, DisplayPort, or USB-C video support.

See details and sources (3)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Most paired with

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with an iPhone?

Works

They work with a supported iPhone and the Meta AI app.

The current US App Store listing needs iOS 17.2 or later, but Ray-Ban's FAQ still says iOS 14.4+. You also need a Meta account. Internet is needed for Meta AI, imports, and updates.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with an Android phone?

Works

They work with a supported phone running Android 10 or later.

You need location services on, the Meta AI app, and a Meta account. That setup handles display features, AI, media, calls, messages, and supported connected apps. Google Play did not show a separate current store-level Android minimum in the fetched listing.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with a Mac over Bluetooth?

With a limit

For sound, calls and meetings only.

Put the glasses in pairing mode, then pair them in the Mac's Bluetooth settings. The in-lens display, Neural Band and Meta AI still need the phone app.

See details and sources (1)
  • Meta: How to connect AI glasses to a laptop | AI Glasses HelpFrom the maker or platform · checked 2026-09-21
    You can connect your AI glasses to a laptop or desktop computer to use them for calls, meetings, and audio playback.
    On your laptop, open Bluetooth settings and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
    On your laptop, select your glasses from your Bluetooth device list to switch audio output.

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with a Windows PC over Bluetooth?

With a limit

For sound only.

You can play audio and take calls and meetings. The in-lens display, Neural Band and Meta AI still need the phone app. Put the glasses in pairing mode, then pick them in Windows Bluetooth settings.

See details and sources (1)
  • Meta: How to connect AI glasses to a laptop | AI Glasses HelpFrom the maker or platform · checked 2026-09-21
    You can connect your AI glasses to a laptop or desktop computer to use them for calls, meetings, and audio playback.
    On your laptop, open Bluetooth settings and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
    On your laptop, select your glasses from your Bluetooth device list to switch audio output.

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with a Windows PC as an external display?

With a limit

A web streaming path can work, but native Windows display support is not established.

A web or software path can capture and encode the PC screen and send it to a Display Web App over a network. The reported Farglance approach uses WebRTC, but quality and implementation vary, full-desktop text is poor on the 600x600 in-lens display, and one independent attempt could not keep more than 5 to 10 FPS. This does not establish native Windows display, Miracast, HDMI, DisplayPort, or USB-C video support.

See details and sources (3)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with Nintendo Switch over Bluetooth?

With a limit

Switch can send Bluetooth audio to them, but not microphone audio.

Put the glasses in pairing mode, then pair them in the Switch Bluetooth Audio settings. Bluetooth microphones are not supported, audio may be delayed, and only two compatible wireless controllers can be used while Bluetooth audio is on. Neither Nintendo nor Meta names Meta Ray-Ban Display specifically.

See details and sources (2)
  • Meta: How to connect AI glasses to a laptop | AI Glasses HelpFrom the maker or platform · checked 2026-09-21
    You can connect your AI glasses to a laptop or desktop computer to use them for calls, meetings, and audio playback.
    On your laptop, open Bluetooth settings and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
    On your laptop, select your glasses from your Bluetooth device list to switch audio output.
  • Nintendo: Nintendo Switch system update notes (Bluetooth audio)From the maker or platform · checked 2026-09-21
    Headphones, earbuds, speakers, and other audio devices that connect with Bluetooth can now be paired with Nintendo Switch family systems for audio output.
    Bluetooth microphones are not supported.
    Up to two compatible wireless controllers can be connected to the system while using Bluetooth audio.

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with PS5 over Bluetooth?

Doesn't work

PS5 does not work with Bluetooth audio devices.

PS5 does not connect to any Bluetooth headphones or glasses for sound, so these glasses can't play PS5 audio over Bluetooth.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

What you need

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with an iPhone?

Works

They work with a supported iPhone and the Meta AI app.

The current US App Store listing needs iOS 17.2 or later, but Ray-Ban's FAQ still says iOS 14.4+. You also need a Meta account. Internet is needed for Meta AI, imports, and updates.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with an iPhone?

Works

They work with a supported iPhone and the Meta AI app.

The current US App Store listing needs iOS 17.2 or later, but Ray-Ban's FAQ still says iOS 14.4+. You also need a Meta account. Internet is needed for Meta AI, imports, and updates.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with an iPhone?

Works

They work with a supported iPhone and the Meta AI app.

The current US App Store listing needs iOS 17.2 or later, but Ray-Ban's FAQ still says iOS 14.4+. You also need a Meta account. Internet is needed for Meta AI, imports, and updates.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with an Android phone?

Works

They work with a supported phone running Android 10 or later.

You need location services on, the Meta AI app, and a Meta account. That setup handles display features, AI, media, calls, messages, and supported connected apps. Google Play did not show a separate current store-level Android minimum in the fetched listing.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with a Mac over Bluetooth?

With a limit

For sound, calls and meetings only.

Put the glasses in pairing mode, then pair them in the Mac's Bluetooth settings. The in-lens display, Neural Band and Meta AI still need the phone app.

See details and sources (1)
  • Meta: How to connect AI glasses to a laptop | AI Glasses HelpFrom the maker or platform · checked 2026-09-21
    You can connect your AI glasses to a laptop or desktop computer to use them for calls, meetings, and audio playback.
    On your laptop, open Bluetooth settings and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
    On your laptop, select your glasses from your Bluetooth device list to switch audio output.

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Supports

Works

The built-in display shows captions, translation, previews, menus, apps, and Web Apps.

Web Apps run on the glasses, and many functions work by touch or voice. Some gestures use the Meta Neural Band. The built-in display does not establish external video input over USB-C or DisplayPort.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

With a limit

Support varies by region, feature, and language.

Product availability is documented for the U.S. Display live translation supports English, French, Italian, and Spanish. Region and language coverage is not universal and can differ by feature.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Works

They include display, voice, and vision accessibility features.

Display options include color correction, text size and weight, a screen reader, and magnification. Meta also documents hands-free calling, messaging, speech translation, environment descriptions, and Be My Eyes volunteer help. Some AI features vary by region and rollout, and Vision settings are set in Meta AI.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

How it works

Order eligible prescription lenses through a participating certified retailer.

  1. Have a valid prescription within the -4.00 to +4.00 total-power range.
  2. Order through a participating certified retailer.

You need a valid prescription from -4.00 to +4.00 total power. Support outside that range is not established.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

One scored review is not a consensus, so we are not publishing an average yet. It takes two, from two different publishers. The score below is that publication’s own.

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.

1 expert review

  1. Engadget
    Karissa BellOct 17, 2025
    3.8 / 5
    Read review

Reviewer breakdown

What reviewers agreed on, and how many raised each

  • AI features6
  • Comfort3
  • Privacy3

Liked itDidn’t

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
UploadVR reported new Bloomberg details about the project then known as Hypernova, including a small monocular display and an included neural wristband. The report materially sharpened the earlier roadmap by describing a premium device with app-like interfaces and an expected four-figure price.
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
Meta formally unveiled Meta Ray-Ban Display at Connect alongside the Meta Neural Band. The announcement confirmed the product name, full-color in-lens display and wrist-based EMG controls after years of roadmap and prototype reporting.
Sep 30, 2025 · Went on sale
Meta Ray-Ban Display went on sale in select U.S. stores
UploadVR reported that Meta Ray-Ban Display had begun retail sales in selected physical U.S. stores. Purchasing generally required an in-person demo and fitting, so the September 30 release was real but intentionally limited in distribution.
Jan 6, 2026 · Delayed
Meta paused the planned international expansion
TechCrunch reported that Meta paused plans to expand Ray-Ban Display sales beyond the U.S. because demand had outstripped available inventory. The delay affected the planned early-2026 rollout to the U.K., Canada, France and Italy.
Mar 13, 2026 · New feature
The first major OS update added widgets, apps and minigames
UploadVR reported the first major operating-system update for Meta Ray-Ban Display. The rollout added widgets, a Calendar app, new minigames, an Instagram Reels feed and other interface features, showing that the post-launch software story was still moving quickly.

At a glance

Meta Ray-Ban DisplayTHIS PRODUCTMeta Ray-Ban DisplayMeta Ray-Ban Gen 2COMPARE WITHMeta Ray-Ban Gen 2
Camera
12MPConfirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026
12MPConfirmed: Ray-Ban (official) · Jul 11, 2026
Device battery
6 hrsConfirmed: Meta · Jul 15, 2026
8 hrsConfirmed: Meta · Jul 15, 2026
Works with
iOS & Android
iOS & Android
Display
Monocular HUD (right lens)Confirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026
NoConfirmed: PCMag · Jul 11, 2026
Price
From $799
From $379
Case battery
+24 hrsConfirmed: Meta · Jul 15, 2026
+48 hrsConfirmed: Meta · Jul 15, 2026
Weight
69g (+ 42g Neural Band)Confirmed: Meta · Jul 15, 2026
~50gReported: PCMag · Jul 11, 2026
Frame choice
1 style, 2 colors (Shiny Black, Shiny Sand)Confirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026
Wayfarer, Skyler, Headliner, Blayzer Optics, Scriber OpticsReported: Meta · Jul 11, 2026150+ combinations
Prescription range
-4.00 to +4.00Confirmed: Meta Quest Blog (official) · Jul 13, 2026
-12.00 to +6.00Confirmed: Meta · Jul 12, 2026
Fit
InjectedConfirmed: Ray-Ban (Meta) · Jul 15, 2026
Fixed (most styles)Confirmed: Meta Newsroom · Jul 11, 2026
Show 14 more specifications
Auto-tint lenses
Transitions Gen8 clear/grey lenses
Transitions lenses (+$80 option)Confirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 11, 2026
Camera-free option
Unknown
NoReported: Meta (official) · Jul 11, 2026
Video
1440×1920 @30fpsConfirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026
3K at 30fpsReported: Ray-Ban (official) · Jul 11, 2026
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3Confirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.3Confirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 11, 2026Wi-Fi 6
Frame partner
LensCraftersReported: LensCrafters · Jul 12, 2026
EssilorLuxottica / Ray-BanReported: Wikipedia · Jul 11, 2026
Hands-free capture
Neural Band gestures + voiceReported: Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026
Capture button + voice ('Hey Meta')Confirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 11, 2026
Microphones
6-mic arrayConfirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026
5-mic (standard) / 6-mic (Optics frames)Confirmed: UploadVR · Jul 13, 2026
Walking directions
Unknown
Audio turn-by-turn walking directions (driving pushed to phone)Confirmed: Meta Help (official) · Jul 11, 2026
Open-ear speakers
YesConfirmed: Meta official product page · Jul 13, 20262x open-ear
YesConfirmed: Meta Newsroom (about.fb.com) · Jul 13, 20262x open-ear speakers
Prescription lenses
YesConfirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026via LensCrafters
Via LensCrafters & Sunglass HutReported: LensCrafters · Jul 11, 2026
Ongoing cost
None
OptionalConfirmed: The Verge · Jul 12, 2026$19.99/mo
Live translation
YesConfirmed: Meta AI Glasses Help · Jul 13, 2026with on-lens captions
YesConfirmed: Meta Newsroom (about.fb.com) · Jul 13, 2026
Visual AI
Look and ask Meta AIConfirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026
Look and ask Meta AI about what you seeConfirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 11, 2026
Water resistance
IPX4Confirmed: Meta official product page · Jul 13, 2026
IPX4Confirmed: Meta (official) · Sep 23, 2026
More specs
Processor
Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1Confirmed: TechInsights · Jul 12, 2026
Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1Confirmed: Qualcomm · Jul 11, 2026
AI platform
Meta AIConfirmed: Meta (about.fb.com) · Jul 14, 2026
Meta AIConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Jul 11, 2026
Ar capable
Partial (HUD)Reported: Meta · Jul 15, 2026
No
Controls
YesConfirmed: Meta · Jul 15, 2026via Neural Band (wrist EMG)
NoConfirmed: PCMag · Jul 11, 2026touchpad + voice
Recording indicator
Capture LEDConfirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026
Capture LEDConfirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 11, 2026
Livestream
Unknown
No (Gen 1 onlyReported: Meta (official) · Jul 11, 2026per Meta)
Lens sunglasses
YesTransitions Gen8 clear/grey lenses
YesConfirmed: Meta · Jul 15, 2026
Lens optical
YesConfirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026
YesConfirmed: Ray-Ban (official) · Jul 12, 2026
Sport
No
No
Model choice
NoConfirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026locked to Meta AI
NoConfirmed: Ray-Ban/Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026locked to Meta AI
Fov
20°Confirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026
Unknown
Software
Meta
MetaConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Jul 11, 2026
Camera focus
Unknown
fixed focusConfirmed: arXiv (Meta) · Jul 11, 2026
Phone needed
NoConfirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026phone required
NoConfirmed: PCMag · Jul 11, 2026phone required

Buying decision

Meta Ray-Ban Display
No rush
Meta

Meta Ray-Ban Display

No new model soon

We don't expect a newer model soon, so there's no reason to wait for one.

Full price everywhere

None of the stores we check has it on sale yet.

What would make this a buy?

A meaningful discount or a return to a well-supported past low would change this recommendation.

About Meta

Meta builds Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta smart glasses with EssilorLuxottica, along with the Quest line of mixed reality headsets.

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Returns and warranty

Warranty

1-year warranty· starts the day it arrives

Covered

  • Defects in materials and workmanship
    Meta-manufactured products in the original packaging, bought from Meta or an authorized seller, that have a defect in materials or workmanship which stops them working substantially as documented under normal use.
    Coverage lasts one year from purchase or delivery, whichever is later.
  • Battery covered only for defects

    Batteries are consumable parts and are covered only if failure comes from a materials or workmanship defect.

Not covered

  • Water damage

    Damage from exposure to liquids, food, sunscreen, perfumes or other contaminants is not covered.

  • Accidents and misuse

    Damage from misuse or accident, including physical impact, is not covered.

  • Normal wear and aging

    Normal wear and tear such as discoloration and stretching is not covered.

  • Scratches and dents

    Cosmetic damage such as scratches and dents is not covered unless Meta caused it.

  • Prescription changes

    Issues from changes to your eyeglass prescription, your eyesight, or wrong prescription details given when ordering are not covered.

  • Add Meta Warranty Plus

    Meta Ray-Ban Display: $79.99 non-prescription, $99.99 prescription.

  • How it gets fixed

    Meta chooses to repair or replace the product and return it at Meta's cost, or gives a full or partial refund if repair or replacement is impossible or not appropriate.

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  • Where you buy it

    Not sold online at meta.com. Meta requires an in-person demo and fitting before purchase at select Meta Lab, Ray-Ban, LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Best Buy and Verizon stores, so the return policy is the store you bought from (Meta Lab: 30 days from purchase).

What's in the box

What comes in the box with the Meta Ray-Ban Display?

Here is what you get when you open it.

Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses
Charging case
USB-C cable
Cleaning cloth
Meta Neural Band
Meta Neural Band Charger
Quick start guides
Safety and Warranty guide

From Ray-Ban. Checked Sep 23, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Meta Ray-Ban Display

Top questions

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.
How do I set it up?
Make sure the Meta AI app is up to date. Ensure your phone has Bluetooth turned on and has an active Wi-Fi connection.
How do I reset it?
A factory reset deletes all captures on your glasses and requires you to unpair and then pair your glasses again with the Meta AI mobile app.
Developer platform?
You can create display experiences using familiar tools, whether you're extending an existing iOS or Android mobile app or building something entirely new.
Availability?
Because of this unprecedented demand and limited inventory, we’ve decided to pause our planned international expansion.
Call captions?
Don’t miss a word and stay hands-free, even on a busy street or in a loud café — making calls more accessible wherever you are.
Neural handwriting?
Neural Handwriting on Meta Ray-Ban Display is also rolling out to everyone in the coming weeks — and it’s coming to iMessage.
Prescription range?
The eligible Rx range for Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses is -4.00 to +4.00 total power. Prescriptions are available for single vision in polycarbonate lenses.
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 maker has not published the names.
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

How do I pick the right size?
Schedule a demo today to find your precise size.

Battery and charging

How do I charge it?
Close the arms and slide the glasses into the case so that the nose bridge makes contact with the case. The LED inside the case by the nose bridge will turn on to indicate the glasses are 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
Box contents?
They come with a protective, folding charging case, Meta Neural Band, Meta Neural Band charger, cleaning cloth, USB-C charging cable and printed setup guide.
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 9, 2026.

Returns and warranty

How long do I have to return it?
Return window: not stated by Meta
Is there a restocking fee?
Restocking fee: not stated by Meta
Who pays return shipping?
Who pays return shipping: not stated by Meta
Can I return it if I opened or wore it?
Condition rules: not stated by Meta
How long is the warranty?
1-year warranty Starts the day it arrives.
Is there a paid protection plan?
Add Meta Warranty Plus Meta Ray-Ban Display: $79.99 non-prescription, $99.99 prescription.
Is water damage covered?
Water damage not covered Damage from exposure to liquids, food, sunscreen, perfumes or other contaminants is not covered.
Is the battery covered?
Battery covered only for defects Batteries are consumable parts and are covered only if failure comes from a materials or workmanship defect.

In the box

What's in the box?
Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, Charging case, USB-C cable, Cleaning cloth, Meta Neural Band, Meta Neural Band Charger, Quick start guides, Safety and Warranty guide.

Works with

Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses support Meta AI in every region and language?
Support varies by region, feature, and language. With a limit
Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses support accessibility features?
They include display, voice, and vision accessibility features. Works
Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with other Meta glasses and accessories?
The app can manage other Meta glasses, but some accessories do not fit. With a limit
Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with a Mac over Bluetooth?
Yes, for sound, calls and meetings only. With a limit
Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with a Windows PC over Bluetooth?
Yes, for sound only. With a limit
Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with Nintendo Switch over Bluetooth?
Switch can send Bluetooth audio to them, but not microphone audio. With a limit
Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with PS5 over Bluetooth?
No, PS5 does not work with Bluetooth audio devices. Doesn't work
Do Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses work with a Windows PC as an external display?
A web streaming path can work, but native Windows display support is not established. With a limit

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