Best AI smart glasses
Glasses with an AI assistant built in: most add a camera and speakers to normal frames, a few add a screen. Start with Ray-Ban Meta, then add a display or big-screen pair if you want one.
6 picks, ranked by @ai
Prices checked Sep 30, 2026- Number 1
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)
Meta & EssilorLuxottica
@ai’s ChoiceBest overallBest mix of price, style and everyday features
- 12MP camera, 3K video
- Up to 9 hours of battery
- Number 2
Meta Ray-Ban Display
Meta & EssilorLuxottica
Best with displayMost capable Meta pair, but early-adopter price and weight
- Display with live captions and translation
- Wristband gesture controls work reliably
- Number 3
Even Realities G2
Even Realities
Most discreetBest everyday-looking display glasses, but no camera or audio
- Light 36 g frames, discreet look
- About two days of battery
- Number 4
Oakley Meta Vanguard
Meta & EssilorLuxottica
Best for sportsSame Meta AI as Ray-Ban, built for workouts
- Centered 12MP camera, IP67 rated
- Up to 9 hours of battery
- Number 5
VITURE The Beast
VITURE
Best big screenWidest screen here, but no AI features
- 58-degree view, 1,250 nits brightness
- Plain USB-C, no app needed
- Number 6
XREAL One Pro
XREAL
Solid alternativeClose rival to Beast, with a built-in spatial chip
- 57-degree view, 120Hz Sony micro-OLED
- Built-in chip gives 3DoF without apps
Compare the top 4
| Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) | Meta Ray-Ban Display | Even Realities G2 | Oakley Meta Vanguard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank in Smart glasses | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
| Price | $449 | $799 | $599 | $499 |
| Free plan | No | No | No | No |
| Best for | Everyday AI glasses with camera, speakers and Meta AI | Early adopters who want a screen and camera in glasses | Glasses wearers who want discreet text, translation and a teleprompter | Runners and cyclists wanting camera and AI hands-free |
| Skill level | Beginner-friendly | Any level | Any level | Beginner-friendly |
| Shop now | Shop now | Shop now | Shop now |
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