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.
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Ray-Ban Meta AudioPrice, Battery & Release Date
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Ray-Ban Meta Audio are Meta's first audio glasses, and they are built without a camera. You get open-ear speakers, microphones and Meta AI in a 43-gram Clubmaster or Burbank frame, with up to 12 hours of battery and 48 more from the case. Pre-orders are open now at $349, and they ship October 13.
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Released
Oct 13, 2026
Price
BATTERY
Up to 12 hours, plus 48 from the case
WEIGHT
43 grams, Meta's lightest AI glasses
Comparison
Compare smart glassesHow it compares
Price
From $349
What it costs to buy. None of these need a subscription.
Weight
43g
Grams on your face. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
~12 hrs
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Cost over 3 years
Rokid AI Glasses Style$299
RayNeo Air 4 Pro$299
Samsung Galaxy Glasses$379 · soon
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)$449Weight
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 itRay-Ban Meta (Gen 3)
Stronger on camera, in iDevice's view.
- If translation decides itEven Realities G2
It shows the translation privately in the lenses, where only you can read it.
Quick answers
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Do Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses have a camera?
No. They are built without a camera. You get open-ear speakers, microphones and Meta AI, but no photos or video.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 12 hours on a single charge, plus up to 48 more hours from the included charging case.
How much do Ray-Ban Meta Audio weigh?
43 grams. They are Meta's lightest and slimmest AI glasses yet.
Sep 23, 2026 · Announced
Meta announces Ray-Ban Meta Audio, its first audio glasses
At a glance
THIS PRODUCTRay-Ban Meta Audio
COMPARE WITHRay-Ban Meta (Gen 3)Device battery
Up to 12 hrsConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Sep 24, 2026
Up to 9 hrsConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Sep 24, 2026
Price
The starting list price, not a temporary sale price. It is usually the first thing that rules a product in or out.
From $349
From $449
Case battery
Both list the same runtime on the frames, so the charging case is where the endurance difference actually is.
+48 hrsConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Sep 24, 2026
Up to 50 hrs extra from the case
Weight
Weight decides all-day comfort. Exact and approximate figures stay labeled as the makers state them.
43gConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Sep 24, 2026
51.5g (Standard)Confirmed: Meta · Sep 24, 202653.8g (Large)
Frame choice
Frame shape and size decide whether they suit your face, and it is the hardest thing to change after buying.
Clubmaster, BurbankConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Sep 24, 202623 combinations
Aviator, Zena (cat-eye), WayfarerConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Sep 24, 202627 combinations
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Video
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
Unknown
3K Ultra HDConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Sep 24, 2026
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other connections determine what the device can work with.
Unknown
Wi-Fi 6Confirmed: Ray-Ban · Sep 24, 2026Bluetooth 5.3
Frame partner
The eyewear partner decides the styles, the shops and where you get them fitted.
EssilorLuxottica / Ray-BanConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Sep 24, 2026
EssilorLuxottica / Ray-BanReported: Meta Newsroom · Jul 11, 2026
Hands-free capture
No cameraConfirmed: Meta · Sep 24, 2026action button and "Hey Meta" for audio and AI
Customizable action button + voiceConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Sep 24, 2026
Microphones
More microphones is usually how a device picks your voice out of a noisy room.
Six microphones for hands-free callsConfirmed: Meta · Sep 24, 2026
6-mic arrayConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Sep 24, 2026
Open-ear speakers
YesConfirmed: Meta · Sep 24, 2026
YesConfirmed: Ray-Ban · Sep 24, 20262 open-ear speakers
Prescription lenses
For glasses, prescription support can decide whether the product is usable at all.
Compatible with a wide range of prescriptionsConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Sep 24, 2026
YesConfirmed: Ray-Ban · Sep 24, 2026prescription lenses available
Ongoing cost
Some products need a membership after you buy the hardware.
Unknown
OptionalConfirmed: BBC News · Jul 12, 2026$19.99/mo
AI
AI features vary from simple voice help to camera-based assistants.
Unknown
YesConfirmed: Ray-Ban · Sep 24, 2026ask Meta AI about what you see
Visual AI
AI features vary from simple voice help to camera-based assistants.
Unknown
Look and ask Meta AI (carried, improved 'super sensing')Reported: UploadVR · Jul 11, 2026
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Processor
The processor affects speed, efficiency and which features the device can support.
Unknown
AR1 next genReported: UploadVR · Jul 11, 2026
AI platform
AI features vary from simple voice help to camera-based assistants.
Meta AIConfirmed: Meta · Sep 24, 2026
Meta AIReported: Meta Newsroom · Jul 11, 2026
Ar capable
Display size and type affect what you can see and how the product feels to use.
Unknown
NoReported: VR Wave · Jul 13, 2026
Recording indicator
Unknown
Capture LED shows when photos or video are being takenConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Sep 24, 2026
Livestream
Unknown
Not listed in Meta's Gen 3 specs (Meta's store page mentions livestreamingConfirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026its help page names Gen 1 only)
Lens sunglasses
Unknown
Yes
Lens optical
Unknown
Yes
Sport
Unknown
No
Software
Software affects apps, updates and how well the device fits your other products.
Unknown
MetaConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Jul 11, 2026
Phone needed
Some products work on their own while others depend on a companion phone.
Unknown
NoConfirmed: Ray-Ban · Sep 24, 2026phone and Meta AI app required
Camera
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
NoConfirmed: Meta · Sep 24, 2026
12MPConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Sep 24, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Ray-Ban Meta Audio
Top questions
Do Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses have a camera?
No. They are built without a camera. You get open-ear speakers, microphones and Meta AI, but no photos or video.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 12 hours on a single charge, plus up to 48 more hours from the included charging case.
How much do Ray-Ban Meta Audio weigh?
43 grams. They are Meta's lightest and slimmest AI glasses yet.
What styles do they come in?
Two frames, Clubmaster and Burbank, in 23 color and lens combinations.
Can I get Ray-Ban Meta Audio with prescription lenses?
Yes. Both styles work with a wide range of optical prescriptions.
Can I take phone calls on them?
Yes. Built-in microphones and open-ear speakers let you make and take calls hands-free.
Are they always listening?
No. They only capture audio when you say "Hey Meta" or press the action button.
Can people nearby hear my music?
At moderate volume, people nearby usually cannot. At high volume in a quiet room, some sound can be heard.
Using it
Can I get prescription lenses?
Yes, you can. The frames can be glazed to your prescription.
How good is the camera?
It has no camera.
What does it cost?
It costs $349. That is the list price.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 43g.
Whose frames are they?
They are made with EssilorLuxottica.
How many microphones?
It has 6 microphones. They handle calls, voice control and recording. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed.
How many styles can I choose from?
There are 2 frames to choose from. 23 combinations once you pick a colour and a lens.
Price and models
When did the Ray-Ban Meta Audio come out?
It went on sale October 13, 2026. Announced September 23, 2026.
Is there a newer one?
No. The Ray-Ban Meta Audio is the current model.
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.
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