Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2
Everyday camera and audio glasses with Meta AI, no in-lens display.
Everyday assistant · Photos & video
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Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2: Overview
Everyday camera and audio glasses with Meta AI, no in-lens display. Best for: Everyday assistant, Photos & video. Check before buying: Dutch is not listed for live translation. [1–4]
Why choose it?
Is Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 right for your day?
This source-based assessment is not a hands-on test. It is most useful when a wearable camera and open-ear audio matter more than a display.
| Your situation | What to check |
|---|---|
| Travel and photos | The glasses capture hands-free photos and video; consider whether a visible camera is appropriate where you plan to use it. |
| Translation | Meta describes downloadable language packs for supported conversations. Confirm your phone, region, languages and current app requirements before relying on translation abroad. |
| A full day away | Meta quotes up to eight hours of typical use and a charging case; actual runtime depends on usage. Plan when you can recharge. |
| Prescription and total cost | Compare the same frame, size and lenses, and obtain a complete prescription quote. A listing or starting price may exclude lenses and fitting. |
Frequently asked questions
Can these glasses show navigation or translated text in the lens?
Gen 2 does not have an in-lens display. If visual captions or directions matter, compare a display-equipped model and check its regional support.
Will every feature work while travelling?
No blanket guarantee: AI, translation and other software features may depend on the country, language, phone, app version and connectivity. Confirm your exact combination before purchase.
Feature check
- Best for
- Everyday assistant · Photos & video
- Availability
- 19 available · 27 limited
- Supported interface or translation languages
- 6
- Sources
- 4 · 2 official
Availability
All markets · 46
Supported interface or translation languages: EN, DE, FR, IT, PT, ES
Your complete setup
Check the cable or charger, prescription lenses, delivery, taxes and paid services. Confirm what the selected bundle includes.
Check the supported phone, operating system and app. Pairing by Bluetooth does not guarantee that every AI or translation service works in your region.
- Indicative price
- from $379 / €419 · United States
- Battery / power
- Everyday use: ≤ 8 hr
- Sizes / fit
- Varies by frame; check the selected size
- Connection
- Bluetooth
- Subscription & AI
- Meta AI basic access is free; Meta One is optional. Glasses benefits depend on rollout.
- Prescription lenses
- Yes · Lens, insert and fitting costs
What this advice is based on: Source research, not our own hands-on test. Manufacturer battery figures are not measured results. Sources ↗
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2: Before you order
Will it work with my device?
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2: Bluetooth. Check the exact phone or console, required app and supported connection. Bluetooth alone does not carry game video.
What is the total cost?
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2: from $379 / €419. Compare the same lens option and bundle. Prescription lenses, adapters, shipping and taxes can change the checkout total; the lowest starting price may not be the cheapest complete setup.
How long can I use them on a charge?
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2: Everyday use: ≤ 8 hr. Everyday use, continuous playback and standby are different measurements. Recording, brightness and translation can shorten runtime. For cable-powered glasses, check the phone or computer’s battery instead.
Do I need a subscription?
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2: Meta AI basic access is free; Meta One is optional. Glasses benefits depend on rollout.. Check which features the free plan includes and what happens after a trial. An unverified plan is not a promise of free use. Streaming and mobile data may cost extra.
Which size should I buy?
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2: Varies by frame; check the selected size. IPD is the distance between your pupils, not frame width. Folded dimensions describe storage size. Check fit and prescription options for the exact variant before ordering.