Meta / Ray-Ban · Updated June 2026
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2): price, specs & release date
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), released 2025-09-17. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: about.fb.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) is listed at $379 on about.fb.com as of 2026-06-27, #4 cheapest of 11 smart glasses (median $429); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 54/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 5 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) a good buy?
At $379, the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) is #5 cheapest of the 11 smart glasses we track, where the median is $399. On the spec sheet, its weight of 52 g is below the median of the 11, and its battery hours of 8 is at the median of the 5. By release date, it is among the newer of the 11 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $379 MSRP, base config with standard clear lenses |
|---|---|
| Brand | Meta / Ray-Ban |
| Released | 2025-09-17 |
| Type | camera |
| Camera (MP) | 12 |
| Battery hours | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 52 |
| Display resolution | — |
| Open ear audio | Yes |
| Water resistance | IPX4 |
Source: about.fb.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by 9to5google.com. Price ($379), up-to-8-hours typical-use battery, 12 MP camera with 3K video, and Sept 17 2025 availability confirmed via Meta newsroom and 9to5Google. IPX4 per Meta spec. Weight ~52 g per Android Central spec roundup (sources cite 50-53 g for Gen 2).
Is the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) worth it vs cheaper smart glasses?
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) against its closest cheaper and pricier smart glasses on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked
| Product | Price | Type | Camera (MP) | Battery hours | Weight (g) | Open ear audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) this | $379 | camera | 12 | 8 | 52 | Yes |
| Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) | $270 | audio | — | 6 | 38 | Yes |
| Xreal One | $399 | ar_display | — | — | 82 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) cost?
The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) has a US price of $379 (MSRP, base config with standard clear lenses), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) compare on price?
At $379, the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) is #5 cheapest of the 11 smart glasses we track, where the median is $399.
When was the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) released?
The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) was released 2025-09-17.
What are the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2)'s key specs?
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) (Meta / Ray-Ban): type camera, camera mp 12, battery hours 8, weight g 52, open ear audio Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $379 at about.fb.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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