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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. They went on sale October 13 at $349.

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Oct 14 · 8:18 AM CT

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.

Sep 24 · 1:20 AM CT

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.

Our review: Ray-Ban Meta Audio pros and cons

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Dropping the camera makes these easier to wear everywhere, and the sound, calls and battery life are good enough to make them your daily glasses. Just keep the volume reasonable around other people, because they'll hear more than you think.

Thumbs up

  • Look like normal Ray-Bans
  • No camera on your face
  • Up to 12 hours on a charge
  • Clear calls on the street
  • Prescriptions from -12 to +6

Thumbs down

  • Sound leaks in quiet rooms
  • Tinny highs at high volume
  • Lighter Muse Spark AI model
  • Translation limited to six languages

Where it shines

  1. Music

    Hours of music, podcasts and calls play from open-ear speakers that leave your ears open to the room, on frames weighing just 43 grams.

  2. AI assistant

    Set a reminder, send a message or get an answer from Meta AI without opening an app, for up to 12 hours per charge.

  3. Hearing your surroundings

    Stay aware of your surroundings while discreet speakers play music, podcasts and calls.

Comparison

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How it compares

Price

Ray-Ban Meta Audio
$349
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$299
RayNeo GT
$329
Oakley Meta HSTN
$399

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.

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  • If translation decides itRayNeo iO

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Most paired with

Everything it works with

What the Ray-Ban Meta Audio works with

Smart glasses that work with iPhone and Android.

Does the Ray-Ban Meta Audio work with iPhone?

Works

Ray-Ban Meta Audio sets up through the Meta AI app, which runs on iPhone with iOS 18.4 or later.

What you need
Meta AI app, iOS 18.4 or later

Does the Ray-Ban Meta Audio work with Android?

Works

Ray-Ban Meta Audio sets up through the Meta AI app on Android.

What you need
Meta AI app from Google Play

Quick answers

All questions

Quick answers

Should I buy the Ray-Ban Meta Audio?
The Ray-Ban Meta Audio came out Oct 13, 2026, and its best price today is $349 at Amazon. For a model this new, we'd buy it if you want it rather than wait for a drop. Price checked Nov. 9, 2026. See the full answer on the Ray-Ban Meta Audio
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 much are Ray-Ban Meta Audio, and are they on sale?
They start at $349, and they have been on sale since October 13.
All questions

Top questions

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 take prescription lenses.
How good is the camera?
It has no camera.
What does it cost?
It costs $349. That is the current list price.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 43g.
Whose frames are they?
They are made with EssilorLuxottica.
How many styles can I choose from?
There are 2 frames to choose from. 23 combinations once you pick a color 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.
How much does the Ray-Ban Meta Audio cost?
List price: From $349. Today's best price is in the Prices panel.

In the box

What's in the box?
Charging case, Quick Start Guide, Safety and Warranty Guide, Prescription lens ordering instructions, Cleaning cloth, Not included: USB-C charge cable.

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Your phone

Smart glasses that work with iPhone and Android.

iPhone

Does the Ray-Ban Meta Audio work with iPhone?

Yes. Ray-Ban Meta Audio sets up through the Meta AI app, which runs on iPhone with iOS 18.4 or later.

Which iPhones does the Ray-Ban Meta Audio work with?

  • iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 18.4 or later
  • iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air and iPhone 17e: yes, on iOS 18.4 or later
  • iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16e: yes, on iOS 18.4 or later
  • iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 18.4 or later
  • iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 18.4 or later
  • iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 18.4 or later
  • iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 18.4 or later
  • iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 18.4 or later
  • iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max: yes, on iOS 18.4 or later
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation) and iPhone SE (3rd generation): yes, on iOS 18.4 or later
  • iPhone Duo: yes, on iOS 18.4 or later
  • iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and older iPhones: no, they cannot run iOS 18.4
  • Any other iPhone: yes, if it runs iOS 18.4 or later

Yes. Every iPhone that runs iOS 18.4 or later, from the iPhone XR on.

Android

Does the Ray-Ban Meta Audio work with Android?

Yes. Ray-Ban Meta Audio sets up through the Meta AI app on Android.

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Sep 23, 2026 · Announced
Meta announces Ray-Ban Meta Audio, its first audio glasses
Announced at Connect as the lightest and slimmest Meta AI glasses yet, at 43 grams, in Clubmaster and Burbank styles. Pre-orders opened the same day from $349.
Oct 13, 2026 · Launch
Ray-Ban Meta Audio starts shipping
Pre-orders opened September 23 from $349 and began shipping on October 13, the day Meta had set.

At a glance

Ray-Ban Meta AudioTHIS PRODUCTRay-Ban Meta AudioRay-Ban Meta (Gen 3)COMPARE WITHRay-Ban Meta (Gen 3)
Glasses battery
Up to 12 hrs
Up to 9 hrs
Price
From $349
From $449
Case battery
+48 hrs
Up to 50 hrs extra from the case
Weight
43g
51.5g (Standard)53.8g (Large)
Frame styles
Clubmaster, Burbank23 combinations
Aviator, Zena (cat-eye), Wayfarer27 combinations
Prescription range
Wide range of prescription lenses
-12.00 to +6.00 total power (Aviator -6.00 to +4.00)
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Auto-tint lenses
Transitions lenses
Transitions lenses
Video
Unknown
3K at 30fps
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.3
Frame brands
EssilorLuxottica / Ray-Ban
EssilorLuxottica / Ray-Ban
Hands-free photos
No cameraaction button and "Hey Meta" for audio and AI
Capture button, customizable action button and voice
Microphones
Six microphones for hands-free calls
6-mic array
Nose pads
Adjustable or swappable
Unknown
Open-ear speakers
Yes
Yes2 open-ear speakers
Prescription lenses
Compatible with a wide range of prescriptions
Yesprescription lenses available
Ongoing cost
Unknown
None
Live translation
Yes
YesMeta AI translation
Visual AI
Unknown
Yesask Meta AI about what you see
Ask what you see
Unknown
Look and ask Meta AI (carried, improved 'super sensing')
Water resistance
Unknown
IPX4
Technical specs
Processor
Unknown
AR1 next gen
AI assistant
Meta AI
Meta AI
AR display
Audio-only AI glasses
No
Controls
“Hey Meta” voice control or action button
2-way touchpad and a customizable action button
Recording light
Unknown
Capture LED shows when photos or video are being taken
Live streaming
Unknown
Not listed in Meta's Gen 3 specs (Meta's store page mentions livestreamingits help page names Gen 1 only)
Sunglass lenses
Yespolarized lenses
Yes
Optical lenses
Prescription lenses supported
Yes
Software
Unknown
Meta
Phone needed
Unknown
Yes
Cameras
No
12MP
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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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Price history

Last 30 days
No change$349 since Oct 15
Stores we check
5Amazon is cheapest
On sale since
Oct 13, 2026
Next model
None expected soon
Price checks
89 over 26 days

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What's in the box

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

Here is what you get when you open it. No USB-C charge cable.

Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses
Charging case
Quick Start Guide
Safety and Warranty Guide
Prescription lens ordering instructions
Cleaning cloth

Not in the box

USB-C charge cableNot in the box

From Meta. Checked Oct 25, 2026.

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