- How is this different from the first-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses?
- The Gen 2 updates the camera and battery and refines the frame. It keeps the same Wayfarer look and open-ear speaker setup.
- Can I use them as normal sunglasses?
- Yes. The photochromic lenses darken in sunlight and clear indoors, and the glasses work as regular eyewear when the smart features are off.
- How long does the battery last?
- Expect a few hours of mixed music, calls and capture. The charging case adds extra top-ups between uses.
- Do they need a phone to work?
- Yes. You pair them over Bluetooth with the Meta app on a compatible phone for setup, controls and transferring photos and videos.
- Can other people tell I am recording?
- A small light comes on when the camera is active, and there is no way to disable it, so people around you can see when it is capturing.
- Are the lenses prescription-ready?
- The frame can take prescription lenses through Ray-Ban or an optician, but the smart features stay in the frame, not the lenses.
- Where is the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Gen 2 RW4012 601S1Z cheapest?
- At Meta, for $379.00, 17% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Gen 2 RW4012 601S1Z?
- Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 1,179 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Gen 2 RW4012 601S1Z?
- 12 stores we checked sell it, including Meta, Walmart, Lenscrafters, Abt Electronics, Dick's Sporting Goods.