Meta has launched its newest smart glasses called Meta Ray-Ban Display, featuring a built-in high-resolution screen integrated into the right lens. These glasses combine the iconic Ray-Ban design with advanced AI-powered functionalities and a wristband controller called the Meta Neural Band that detects hand gestures for navigation, offering a hands-free interactive experience. The smart glasses are priced at $799 and will be available in stores starting September 30, 2025.
The Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses are designed to bring AI superintelligence closer to everyday wear, enabling users to remain engaged with their environment while accessing smart features like message notifications, photo previews, live translations, and navigation directly on the glasses’ display. The display offers a 600 x 600 pixels resolution with a 20-degree field of view and brightness ranging from 30 to 5,000 nits, ensuring good visibility even outdoors. The device integrates a 12-megapixel camera with a 122-degree wide-angle lens capable of capturing 1080p video and photos, which also appear on the built-in screen for previewing and sharing. The glasses support apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Spotify, and include an on-board AI assistant—Meta AI.
Key Specifications
Display: Built-in screen in the right lens, 600 x 600 pixels resolution, 20-degree field of view, 90Hz refresh rate (content refresh at 30Hz)Brightness: Adjustable from 30 to 5,000 nits for outdoor visibility
Camera: 12MP sensor with 122-degree wide-angle lens, video recording up to 1080p
Battery Life: Around 6 hours of mixed use; charging case provides an additional 30 hours
Wristband Controller: Meta Neural Band with EMG sensors to detect hand gestures, battery lasts about 18 hours, water-resistant (IPX7)
Weight: Approximately 69 grams for comfortable everyday use
Connectivity: Supports apps for messaging and media, live captions, translations, and AI assistance
Price: $799 (includes glasses and Meta Neural Band)
Availability: Starting September 30, 2025, in select physical stores like Best Buy, Lenscrafters, Ray-Ban stores in the US.
This product represents Meta’s push into consumer-grade AI wearables with sophisticated controls and augmented reality features, aiming to replace some traditional smartphone functions with hands-free, eye-level interactions.