Meta Glasses vs Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2): which should you buy?

Key differences

Still a tie on the makers' figures: the two read the same on water resistance. Pick on price, or on what each Guide says it is best for.

• Battery life: 8 hrs (condition not stated) vs 8 hrs (typical use), measured differentlyMeta Glasses: 8 hrs ConfirmedSourceRay-Ban Meta (Gen 2): 8 hrs ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Who should buy which

• The Meta Glasses Guide names it for calls.Calls: Wind noise reduction in a multi-mic array keeps your voice crisp on calls, and open-ear speakers leave your ears free. Source linkedSource
• The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) Guide names it for navigation.Navigation: Turn-by-turn walking directions come through open-ear speakers, so you still hear the sounds around you. Source linkedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for. Both Guides also name photos and video and music.