Ray-Ban | Meta Smart Glasses

The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Standard) is a premium pair of smart glasses that blend the iconic Wayfarer style with subtle tech features. Available in matte black with photochromic G-15 green lenses, they're a sleek and functional accessory for anyone who wants to stay connected without sacrificing fashion.Design:Classic Wayfarer Look: The glasses retain the timeless Wayfarer design, making them instantly recognizable and effortlessly stylish.Lightweight and Comfortable: Despite the tech packed inside, the glasses are surprisingly lightweight and comfortable to wear for extended periods.Photochromic Lenses: The G-15 green lenses transition from clear to green depending on the light conditions, providing optimal comfort and clarity indoors and outdoors.Tech Features:Open Ear Audio: Bone conduction speakers deliver audio directly to your ears without the need for earbuds, keeping your awareness of your surroundings.Integrated Microphone: Take calls and access voice assistants like Google Assistant hands-free.Touch Controls: Discreet touch controls on the temple allow you to play/pause music, answer calls, and take photos/videos.Camera: Capture photos and videos with the built-in 5MP camera, conveniently located on the right temple.Performance:Sound Quality: While not audiophile-grade, the open-ear audio delivers surprisingly clear and balanced sound for casual listening and calls.Camera: The 5MP camera takes decent photos and videos in well-lit conditions, but struggles in low light.Battery Life: The battery life is good for everyday use, lasting up to 6 hours on a single charge.App Integration: The Ray-Ban Meta companion app allows you to customize settings, access captured photos/videos, and update the glasses' software.Pros:Stylish and iconic designComfortable to wearOpen-ear audio for situational awarenessSubtle and convenient tech featuresPhotochromic lenses for adaptabilityCons:Limited camera qualityOpen-ear audio might not be ideal for noisy environmentsHigher price point compared to regular sunglassesOverall:The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Standard) is a compelling blend of fashion and technology. They offer a stylish and comfortable way to stay connected without sacrificing the iconic Wayfarer look. However, the limited camera quality and open-ear audio might not be for everyone, and the price tag is on the higher side. If you're looking for a stylish and functional pair of smart glasses with a classic touch, the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Standard) is a great option, but consider your needs and budget before making the purchase.I hope this review helps you decide if the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Standard) is right for you!

These glasses have been amazing. The ai assistant is very cool and useful, especially with the "look and tell" feature. The audio quality is great. The mic for talking is great. The POV pictures are handy and the videos make it easy to capture little moments. Only being able to live stream on Instagram and Facebook is my only complaint. I hope to get transition lenses soon so I can wear them all the time.

This helps meA lot with hands free messaging and listening to my music on the go. Good video quality and it’s exactly what I was hoping it would be. The app is easy to set up and the glasses look great and are durable.

If you’re on the fence, just spend the cash. These are the real deal, I started with a cheap pair of $40-$50 knock off music glasses, upgraded to the Solos and was in love. Then I stepped on them, while waiting for the replacements I said I’m gonna go for it and grabbed these. Better in every way, an excellent complete product that will improve over time. The only advantage of the solos is I felt they were slightly lighter/fit less snug and the charging, the solos you can pull the arm off and shove a USB-C cord in, with these you need the case from what I can tell. Get em.

I put out a video on YouTube reviewing these, here is my written analysis.I recently had the opportunity to test out the Meta Smart Glasses for three months, and I have to say, it's a really cool product. While the hardware has significantly improved from previous versions and other products in the past, there are still some questions that need to be answered. One of the biggest concerns is privacy, as these glasses have the capability to record both visuals and auditory inputs. At a price point of $299, it's comparable to many modern-day sunglasses, but is it worth giving up your privacy for?Key Takeaways• The Meta Smart Glasses have improved hardware but raise concerns about privacy.• The glasses have an IPX4 water-resistant rating but have a 60-second record limit.• Only having vertical video is a bit of a downside for long form creators.• POV footage for sports and driving is a unique and enjoyable feature of the Meta Smart Glasses.• The Speakers are not amazing but they are good enough and reach an audio level where they truly feel next generation finally for smart glasses.Comparative AnalysisAfter using the Meta Smart Glasses for over a month, I have compared them to other products I have tried in the past, such as the Snapchat specs and the previous RayBan stories. The hardware of the Meta Smart Glasses has significantly improved from previous versions and other products. However, this product raises more questions than it answers in some ways.One of the biggest topics of contention is privacy. The light that pulses on the top right is a little more visible now and it's brighter and bigger in general. However, in my opinion, it should have been red, which means recording. The current light is still small enough where no one really notices it. While in theory, someone should maybe notice it, it's such a new technology and concept that they're not going to just simply notice it.Another downside is the 60-second record limit. There are many times when I was recording interactions or photographing cars, and I would honestly just forget that I was recording sometimes. The video ending noise can be distracting in a conversation, where you're in a train of thought, and then you hear that noise. There should theoretically be no record limit in here, unless it's related to overheating.Price and ValueLooking at the price of these, they are actually not bad at all. They are comparable to a lot of modern-day sunglasses. Given that you get this much amount of tech in here, the price is quite reasonable and I suspect they will have regular sales this holiday season to push a lot of productDesign and FeaturesIPX4 Rating and Water ResistanceThe Meta smart glasses have an IPX4 rating, making them water-resistant. This means that the glasses can withstand sweat and rain, making them suitable for outdoor activities. However, it is important to note that the capacitive touch on the side of the glasses can be affected if water droplets fall on it, which can interfere with music or other functions.Capacitive Touch Sensitivity:The Meta smart glasses have capacitive touch sensitivity, which allows users to interact with the glasses through touch. The controls are very intuitive and work quite well with good responsiveness.Transition Lenses Option:The Meta smart glasses come with an option for transition lenses, which can be very practical during the winter months when there is less daylight. The transition lenses can turn dark when exposed to sunlight and then turn back to clear when sunlight is no longer present. This feature is especially useful for those who want to use the glasses for both indoor and outdoor activities.In terms of pricing, the Meta smart glasses are reasonably priced at $299, which is comparable to other modern-day sunglasses. The transition lens version is slightly more expensive. However, given the amount of technology packed into these glasses, the price is quite reasonable.Additionally, all the types of variations have 32 GB of storage.Public AwarenessAnother concern I have is the public's awareness of the recording capabilities of the Meta Smart Glasses. While Meta has made efforts to increase awareness of the recording feature, it's still not enough. Many people are still unaware that the glasses can record, and this raises concerns about privacy. It's important that people are aware that they may be recorded when interacting with someone wearing these glasses.Overall, I believe that Meta needs to do more to increase public awareness of the recording capabilities of the glasses and make the recording indicator more visible. While the glasses are a great product, it's important that people's privacy is respected, and that they are aware of when they are being recorded.Functionality Limitations60-Second Record LimitOne of the major limitations of the Meta Smart Glasses is the 60-second record limit. While the glasses offer 32 GB of storage, the record limit can be a hindrance for those who want to record longer videos. During my testing, I found myself forgetting that I was recording, and the glasses would stop recording after 60 seconds. This can be frustrating, especially when recording interactions or events that last longer than a minute.

Good

Great buy they work well, easy to set up and you get clear beautiful pictures and videos that go directly to your phone!

The person that I bought them for as a gift didn’t think that they would use them so I have returned them. But I still would recommend this for someone that is doing avid videos for either social media TikTok. They’re so great!

On peut répondre au téléphone, appeler quelqu’un, écouter de la musique, Balados et livres audio.Plus besoin d’Ipod à l’extérieur.Ces lunettes sont le début de la démocratisation de la réalité augmentée .

AI assistant "only available in the US" and even then will only be fully added in an update "next year", so you can't look up anything, the AI assistant is only able to play music and tell you how much battery life is left, useless.Videos will only record for a maximum of one minute, requiring you to then double tap the button again. I was using mine on a motorcycle and could not take my hands off the handles nor touch the button inside my helmet. Voice activation was very hit or miss, and the 1 minute intervals made the idea of using them like a dash-cam completely worthless.The 1 minute video limitation seems to be so that you can't record other people or leave the glasses in a bathroom or something, but it still allows you to livestream for an extended period so I don't understand the point. Many of the privacy features are severely limiting and pointless in a world where everyone can legally film each other with their phones anyway, it's just social faux pas.I thought one of the best use-cases for these would be when people get into altercations and are recording misconduct, the glasses could stealthily record a person admitting guilt and committing an offense against you without them switching to "best behaviour" the way they would if you pulled a phone out on them. Unfortunately the LED indicator and 1 minute video intervals make this impossible.With the limitations this is a neat toy, but the off center vertical-only photo/video are awkward even for big social media users, the pictures are often blurry, the assistant is useless until some time in 2024, videos are limited to 1 minute, and you can't even send messages to people without pulling out your phone to hit 'send' first, it will only open the app and type out the message for you, but require you to use your phone in the end anyway. Everything you'd think it would be good for, it's just.. not that great. As sunglasses, they're alright, and as headphones, they're surprisingly good. I would wait for the next iteration to buy.