Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses: Models, Prices and Features
Compare Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta and rival AI glasses by price, camera, display, battery life, language support and privacy features.
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AI glasses are frames with microphones, speakers and usually a camera. You can use them to talk to an assistant, take photos and listen to music; pricier models can also show prompts on a small display. Meta currently leads the market with Ray-Ban and Oakley models. At Meta Connect on 23 September 2026, the company introduced a third generation, a camera-free model and plans for official sales in Poland. Here’s how the models compare, what they cost in USD and what to know about language support and camera privacy.
Quick verdict
For most people, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 at $379 is the sensible pick. Choose the new Gen 3 at $449 if you want up to 9 hours of battery life. Meta announced plans to start official sales in Poland “later in 2026” but gave no date or price. Meta AI supports Polish, with limitations: no live camera conversations and no voice selection. If you don’t want a camera, consider Ray-Ban Meta Audio at $349. Display-equipped models, including Meta Ray-Ban Display, Even G2 and Rokid, cost $599-$899. That’s my view.
What are AI glasses?
The name covers three different kinds of product. AI glasses such as Ray-Ban Meta have a camera, microphones and speakers, while a cloud-based assistant answers questions about what you see. Display glasses, including Even G2, Rokid and Meta Ray-Ban Display, add a small screen in the lens for navigation, captions and notifications. AR video glasses such as XREAL One Pro work as portable monitors connected by cable, without a battery or assistant. Basic Bluetooth “smart glasses” have neither a camera nor AI.
Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta and Meta Glasses
Meta sells glasses under three brands, but their core components are similar: a 12 MP camera, 3K video, 32 GB of storage and five microphones (six in Gen 3). The frames, battery life and prices differ.
| Model | Price | Camera | Display | Battery | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 | $379 | Yes | No | Up to 8 hours | |
| Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 | $449; €449 in Europe | Yes | No | Up to 9 hours | From 23 September 2026; action button; prescription range from -12 to +6 diopters |
| Ray-Ban Meta Audio | $349; €349 | No | No | Up to 12 hours | 43 g; shipping from 13 October |
| Meta Glasses (Adventurer, Nova, Capri) | $249-$299 | Yes | No | Over 8 hours | No Ray-Ban branding; same electronics |
| Oakley Meta HSTN / Vanguard | $399 / $499 | Yes | No | 8 / 9 hours | Vanguard has an IP67 rating for sports |
| Meta Ray-Ban Display + Neural Band | $799; €899 in Germany, France and Italy | Yes | Yes, monocular | Up to 6 hours | Listed for the US, Canada and UK; Poland is not on the list |
Prices are before VAT. Meta named Poland among 11 markets where the glasses would launch later in 2026; Polish media reported that the announcement covered Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta and Ray-Ban Meta Optics. Read more about the Connect announcements in the article on Ray-Ban Meta Audio, or about the lower-cost line without Ray-Ban branding in the article on Meta Glasses at $299.
Polish-language support. Polish is listed as an “additional language” for Meta AI on the glasses. According to Meta’s help centre, support is limited: you can’t make calls or send messages from the glasses, use Live AI (a conversation with the camera switched on) or choose a voice. Responses about your surroundings may be slower, and an internet connection is required. Live translation supports 6 languages offline and 14 online, but not Polish. Subscription. You don’t need one for basic features. Meta One unlocks features including a longer Conversation Focus limit; hearing assistance is available in the US. Read more about Meta’s glasses subscription.
AI glasses alternatives
| Model | Price | Camera | Display | Battery | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Even Realities G2 | $599 / €699 | No | Yes, green microLED in both lenses | Up to 2 days | 36 g |
| Rokid Glasses | $599 | Yes, 12 MP | Yes, green microLED | Manufacturer: 8-10 hours; Tom’s Guide reviews: about 2 hours with heavy use | 49 g |
| Halliday G2 | $599 | No | Yes, binocular | Up to 12 hours | 49 g |
| Solos AirGo V2 | From $299 | Yes, 16 MP | No | No manufacturer data in the sources | No data |
| XREAL One Pro | $599 | No (Eye module: $99) | Yes, full 1080p image | Powered via USB-C cable | 87 g |
Even G2 and Halliday are aimed at people who want discreet prompts without a camera. Rokid combines a camera and display. Solos is the least expensive option with a camera and a choice of assistant (ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude). None of these competitors has official distribution in Poland. Depending on where you buy, import costs and prescription lenses may add to the price; Even charges €169 for prescription lenses in the EU.
How to choose AI glasses
- Camera or no camera. Without a camera, you lose photos and questions about your surroundings, but avoid some concerns about recording people.
- Display. Useful for navigation and captions, but it adds $200-$400 to the price and reduces battery life.
- Battery. Manufacturer claims are based on light use; the case can recharge the glasses several times.
- Prescription lenses. Diopter ranges vary by frame: Gen 3 Wayfarer supports -12 to +6, while Display supports -4 to +4.
Privacy and recording indicators
Meta’s glasses have a white LED that blinks when taking a photo and stays on while recording. Since July 2026, covering or damaging the LED has blocked the camera; an update dated 28 August 2026 also stops a recording if the LED is covered while filming. Read about the history of this issue in the article on the Meta glasses LED privacy loophole, and about concerns over facial recognition in the article on recording without consent.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ray-Ban Meta work with Meta AI in Poland?
Yes, in Polish, but with the limits that apply to “additional languages”: no Live AI, calls, messages or voice selection, and an internet connection is required. Meta announced official sales in Poland for 2026 but has not given a date or price.
Can you get AI glasses with prescription lenses?
Yes. Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 supports lenses from -12 to +6 diopters (Aviator: -6 to +4), Even G2 supports -12 to +12, and Meta Ray-Ban Display supports -4 to +4. You can order lenses from an optician or the manufacturer for an additional cost.
What is the cheapest capable model?
Meta Adventurer with a case costs $249, and Solos AirGo V2 costs $299; both have a camera and assistant. Without a camera, Ray-Ban Meta Audio costs $349. Import costs and taxes may apply depending on where you buy.
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