Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)
by Meta & EssilorLuxottica
@ai’s Choicein Smart glassesBest overall
The AI glasses I'd buy first. They look like regular Ray-Bans, shoot 3K video, take calls and answer questions hands-free.
What’s good
- 12MP camera, 3K video
- Up to 9 hours of battery
- Prescription lenses supported
Heads-up
- No screen, answers are voice only
- Camera raises privacy concerns around others
The details
- Best for
- Everyday AI glasses with camera, speakers and Meta AI
- Price
- $449 (One-time price, no subscription)
- Free plan
- No
- Skill level
- Beginner-friendly
- Made by
- Meta & EssilorLuxottica
- Website
- meta.com
- Price checked
- Sep 30, 2026
Where it ranks
- #1Smart glassesBest overall
Compare with similar picks
| 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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