JBL Soundgear Audio Sunglasses vs Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer RW4006

Buy the Ray-Ban Meta if you want a camera, a proven voice assistant and the better-known frame; buy the JBL Soundgear if you only want open-ear sound and calls and care about battery life. The JBL is a simpler audio-only pair with a 6-hour rating and multi-point pairing, but its Bluetooth 4.2 is dated and it is a heavier, less polished product. The Ray-Ban Meta has the stronger ecosystem and camera features, though its 3.8-out-of-5 rating from over 2,000 owners shows plenty of complaints about fit, battery and app quirks.

• Choose the JBL Soundgear if you want open-ear music and calls in a sunglasses frame and do not need a camera or a major brand's smart features.
• Choose the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer if you want a camera, hands-free Meta AI and a classic Wayfarer frame with a large owner base to judge it by.