How is the Gen 2 different from the first Ray-Ban Meta?

The Gen 2 improves video quality and adds Meta AI features such as live translation and automatic capture sessions. The overall Wayfarer shape and open-ear audio approach carry over.

Can I get these with prescription lenses?

Yes. Ray-Ban offers personalized prescription lenses for this frame, so you can use them as your everyday glasses with vision correction.

How long does the battery last?

Ray-Ban rates the glasses at up to eight hours with moderate use. The included charging case provides up to 48 hours of additional charging on the go.

Do the speakers block out noise?

No. The open-ear speakers sit outside your ear canal, so you hear music and calls while still hearing conversations and traffic around you.

You get the glasses and a charging case that tops them up on the go. Prescription lenses are ordered separately.

Can I take photos and videos without my phone?

Yes. You can capture with a tap or by asking Meta AI, and the glasses store the shots. You need the paired phone to view and share them.

Where is the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), Wayfarer, Matte Black cheapest?

At BrightDesk Co, for $826.20, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), Wayfarer, Matte Black

The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) Wayfarer is a pair of smart glasses built on the classic Wayfarer frame, with a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, open-ear speakers and a microphone for calls and Meta AI. You can shoot photos and video hands-free, listen to music without blocking your ears, and ask Meta AI questions or use live translation in several languages. Battery life runs up to eight hours of moderate use, and the included charging case adds up to 48 hours of top-ups. It suits people who want a familiar sunglasses shape with camera and audio built in, and it competes with camera glasses and audio glasses that usually do one of those jobs, not both.

Best forEveryday wearers who want photos and video without pulling out a phonePeople who listen to music or take calls while staying aware of their surroundinTravelers who want live translation and quick Meta AI answersPrescription lens wearers who want smart features in a classic frame

Pros

Classic Wayfarer shape in matte black
12 MP ultra-wide camera with improved video quality
Open-ear speakers keep you aware of your surroundings
Hands-free calls, music and Meta AI questions
Live translation across six languages and counting
Charging case adds up to 48 hours of power

Cons

Up to eight hours of battery only with moderate use
Open-ear audio leaks sound and lacks deep bass
Camera is fixed to your head, so framing is by turning
Meta AI features depend on your phone and region
Prescription lenses are an extra step, not standard

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What reviewers say

Owners treat these as a good second pair of glasses rather than a replacement for earbuds or a phone camera. They like the familiar Wayfarer look, the easy hands-free capture and the open-ear sound for calls and podcasts, while noting the battery and audio limits.

What people mention

DesignPraisedOwners say the glasses pass as ordinary Wayfarers and don't look like a gadget.
BatteryMixedPeople report the eight-hour figure holds with moderate use but drops with lots of video or music.
SoundMixedOpen-ear speakers work well for calls and podcasts, but bass is thin and audio leaks at high volume.
CameraPraisedThe 12 MP ultra-wide camera makes quick hands-free shots easy, though quality is for sharing rather than print.
Meta AIMixedLive translation and voice queries are useful, but some owners find the AI features limited or region-dependent.
ComfortPraisedWearers say the frame sits well for long stretches, similar to standard Wayfarers.

About the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), Wayfarer, Matte Black

Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) smart glasses come in the Wayfarer style with a matte black frame. They let you capture photos and videos, listen to music, make hands-free calls and ask Meta AI questions.

An ultra-wide 12 MP camera records photos and video hands-free, with improved video quality. In a Meta AI session, the glasses automatically capture shots and create a video compilation. Open-ear speakers play audio without blocking conversations or ambient noise.

Meta AI gives suggestions, answers and reminders. Live translation supports a back-and-forth conversation in six languages, with more to come. Prescription lenses are available for vision correction.

Style: Wayfarer
Frame color: Matte Black
Camera: Ultra-wide 12 MP
Audio: Open-ear speakers
Battery life: Up to 8 hours on a full charge with moderate use
Charging case: Provides up to 48 hours of charging on the go
AI features: Meta AI, live translation in six languages
Lenses: Prescription lenses available

Questions and answers

How is the Gen 2 different from the first Ray-Ban Meta?: The Gen 2 improves video quality and adds Meta AI features such as live translation and automatic capture sessions. The overall Wayfarer shape and open-ear audio approach carry over.
Can I get these with prescription lenses?: Yes. Ray-Ban offers personalized prescription lenses for this frame, so you can use them as your everyday glasses with vision correction.
How long does the battery last?: Ray-Ban rates the glasses at up to eight hours with moderate use. The included charging case provides up to 48 hours of additional charging on the go.
Do the speakers block out noise?: No. The open-ear speakers sit outside your ear canal, so you hear music and calls while still hearing conversations and traffic around you.
What is in the box?: You get the glasses and a charging case that tops them up on the go. Prescription lenses are ordered separately.
Can I take photos and videos without my phone?: Yes. You can capture with a tap or by asking Meta AI, and the glasses store the shots. You need the paired phone to view and share them.
Where is the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), Wayfarer, Matte Black cheapest?: At BrightDesk Co, for $826.20, as of our latest check.