Meta Launches Second‑Generation Ray‑Ban Smart Glasses at Connect
Key Points
- Meta announced Gen 2 Ray‑Ban smart glasses at Connect, priced at $379.
- Battery life extended to up to eight hours; charging case provides 48 extra hours.
- Fast charging delivers 50% battery in 20 minutes.
- 12‑megapixel camera captures 3K Ultra HD video at up to 60 fps with HDR.
- 32 GB storage and IPX‑4 water‑resistance rating.
- Three frame styles—Wayfarer, Skyler, Headliner—remain available.
- Lens options include regular, polarized (+$30), transition (+$80) and prescription.
- New software feature “conversation focus” improves voice clarity in noisy settings.
- Future AI video features like hyperlapse and slow‑motion slated for fall rollout.
- Available in multiple countries now, with additional markets to follow.
Meta unveiled its second‑generation Ray‑Ban smart glasses at the Connect conference. The new “Gen 2” model, priced at $379, adds a longer battery life of up to eight hours, a charging case that provides an additional 48 hours of power, and faster charging to 50 percent in 20 minutes. It features a 12‑megapixel camera capable of 3K Ultra HD video at up to 60 fps with HDR, 32 GB of storage, and an IPX‑4 water‑resistance rating. Available in the same three frame styles—Wayfarer, Skyler and Headliner—the glasses also support polarized, transition and prescription lenses. Meta highlighted new software features such as “conversation focus,” which improves voice clarity in noisy environments.
Introduction of Gen 2 Ray‑Ban Smart Glasses
At Meta’s Connect conference, the company introduced the second‑generation Ray‑Ban smart glasses, branded as the “Gen 2” model. Priced at $379, the new device builds on the original Ray‑Ban Meta glasses released the previous year, retaining the iconic frame designs while incorporating a suite of hardware upgrades.
Hardware Enhancements
The Gen 2 glasses boast a significantly improved battery life, offering up to eight hours of usage under typical conditions. The accompanying charging case now supplies an extra 48 hours of power, compared with the prior 32‑hour capacity, and can charge the glasses to 50 percent in just 20 minutes. Camera capabilities have also been upgraded: a 12‑megapixel sensor captures 3K Ultra HD video at up to 60 frames per second with HDR support. Storage has been expanded to 32 GB, and the device meets an IPX‑4 rating for water resistance.
Design Continuity and Lens Options
Meta kept the three classic Ray‑Ban frame styles—Wayfarer, Skyler and Headliner—available for the Gen 2 model. Users can select from a range of lenses, including regular, polarized (adding $30), transition (adding $80), and prescription options, though pricing for the latter varies.
Software Features and User Experience
Among the new software features, “conversation focus” aims to enhance voice clarity in live, noisy environments, and will be rolled out to both first‑ and second‑generation glasses. Meta also previewed upcoming AI‑driven video functions such as hyperlapse and slow‑motion capture, slated for release later in the fall.
Availability
The Gen 2 glasses are now available for purchase in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Additional markets such as Mexico, India and Brazil will receive access “soon.” The original first‑generation model continues to be sold alongside the new version at its existing price point.