Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)
| Brand | Meta |
|---|---|
| Model | Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) |
| Category | AI Glasses |
| Release | 2026-09-23 |
| Price (USD) | 449 |
| Display type | No display |
| Resolution per eye | No display |
| FOV (degrees) | No display |
| Refresh (Hz) | No display |
| Brightness (nits) | No display |
| Weight (g) | 51.5 |
| Camera | 12MP ultra-wide; photos 3024x4032; video 3K Ultra HD@30fps, 1080p+@30/60fps, 720p+@120fps; 36% smaller camera/LED opening vs Gen 2; Dolby Atmos video capture promised later in 2026 |
| Audio | Open-ear speakers; 6-mic array (Meta: cuts >90% of background noise) |
| Battery | Up to 9 h on a single charge; charging case (included) adds up to 50 h. Charges in case only (press) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3; 32GB; IPX4 (Ray-Ban US spec); customizable action button; Meta AI app |
| Compatible devices | Meta AI app on iPhone and Android; Gen 3-specific minimum iOS not verified on a Meta page (Ray-Ban FAQ for Ray-Ban Meta generally: iOS 14.4+ / Android 10+; one third-party site lists iOS 17.2+). No video output |
| Prescription support | Yes. Wayfarer/Zena: Ray-Ban Meta range -12.00 to +6.00 total power (Meta help, not stated per frame); Aviator: -6.00 to +4.00 |
| Teleprompter | No (no display) |
Last verified
Sources
- Meta blog: Ray-Ban Meta Audio & Gen 3 lineup (Sep 23 2026, $449, 9 h, 6 mics, styles)
- Ray-Ban US AI glasses specs (Gen 3: camera/video, 9 h + 50 h case, 32GB, BT 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, IPX4)
- Meta Store Aviator (Gen 3), $449 seen 2026-10-27
- Meta help: prescription ranges (Gen 3 Aviator -6 to +4)
- Engadget Gen 3 vs Gen 2 (weight: Wayfarer standard 51.5 g; other frames not published) — reviewer-sourced
- Engadget Gen 3 hands-on
- PCMag Gen 3 hands-on
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