In a groundbreaking announcement on September 27, 2023, at the Meta Connect event, a remarkable partnership between Meta and EssilorLuxottica introduced a revolutionary new collection of smart glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. These next-generation smart glasses have been meticulously redesigned from the ground up, enhancing the core features of their predecessors and introducing unprecedented capabilities that promise to change the game. Starting at just $299 USD, these smart glasses are now available for pre-order on meta.com and ray-ban.com, with official in-store and online sales commencing on October 17th.
Since the debut of the first-generation smart glasses, developed in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, users across the globe have captured and shared countless memorable moments. From the vibrant energy of music festivals and cherished personal celebrations to capturing the milestones of life, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses free users from the limitations of handheld cameras. Instead of viewing the world through a device screen or missing out on crucial moments while fumbling with a smartphone, these smart glasses empower users to capture photos and video clips from their unique perspectives. This allows users to not only relive these moments but also fully immerse themselves in them.
The development of these next-generation smart glasses was rooted in community feedback. By attentively listening to user experiences, the developers aimed to understand what made the product special, such as its effortlessly stylish design, hands-free convenience, and remarkable open-ear audio. Simultaneously, they sought ways to address areas in need of improvement, such as media quality and comfort. The result? An upgraded version that takes all these essential elements to the next level
Enhanced Audio: The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now feature custom-designed speakers with extended bass, higher maximum volume, and improved directional audio. These audio enhancements substantially reduce sound leakage, ensuring a superior audio experience for calls, music playback, and podcasts, even in noisy or windy environments. When recording videos, the new five-microphone array ensures immersive audio capture, faithfully preserving sounds as originally experienced, whether they come from the front, sides, rear, or above.
Share Your Perspective: These smart glasses are equipped with an ultra-wide 12 MP camera that significantly enhances the quality of photos and 1080p videos, extending up to 60 seconds in duration. Whether you’re embarking on a scenic hike or enjoying an art show, your adventures will be captured in all their glory. Users can even instantly share photos with friends and family directly from their smart glasses using a simple “send a photo” voice command.
Powerful Performance: Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are powered by the state-of-the-art Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 Platform. This platform not only enables higher-quality photo and video processing but also delivers lightning-fast computing. The smart glasses come with a newly redesigned charging case, which can store up to eight additional charges, providing a remarkable total of 36 hours of use. This slim and compact case redefines convenience.
These Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses represent a leap forward in smart eyewear technology, offering an unprecedented fusion of style, functionality, and innovation that promises to revolutionize the way we experience the world. We invite everyone to explore this exciting new era of smart glasses and unlock their limitless potential in everyday life.