Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarers look like a regular pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses at first glance, which is exactly the point. Tucked into the classic Wayfarer frame is a 12MP ultra-wide camera, two open-ear speakers, a five-microphone array, and a direct line to Meta AI, all controlled through a small touchpad on the right temple or by voice. These smart glasses let you capture images of what you are viewing, take a hands-free call, listen to music, or get answers to questions about your surroundings, without ever needing to pull out your phone. You can pair it with an iPhone or Android via the Meta app, and it comes with a charging case that serves as a protective case for the smart glasses until you wear them again.
Smart glasses that help you interact with the world
The Meta Wayfarers have a 12MP ultra-wide lens that sits in the upper corner of the frame and captures photos and videos from your exact point of view, which makes it easy to grab footage while cooking, hiking, riding a bike, or anything else where holding a phone would be awkward or unsafe. Videos can be livestreamed directly to Facebook or Instagram, and the five-mic array records audio that feels closer to being there than a standard phone mic.
Two small open-ear speakers hidden in the temples deliver sound to your ears without covering them, so you can listen to music or a podcast while still hearing traffic, the person next to you, or anything else around you. Call quality on the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarers is strong thanks to the same microphone array used for video recording.
These Wayfarers are useful for more than just recording. You can say, “Hey Meta, what am I looking at?” and the glasses can identify a landmark, translate a sign, or suggest a recipe based on what’s in front of you. They also give you access to live translation. This feature handles real-time back-and-forth conversations in multiple languages without a Wi-Fi connection.
You get around four hours of moderate use on a single battery charge. The charging case adds another 32 hours of standby power, so a full day out of the house is rarely a problem. Frames come in the classic Wayfarer shape with clear, tinted, polarized, or Transitions lenses. Additionally, depending on the version, prescription lenses can be added through Ray-Ban’s website for anyone who needs them.
The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarers are currently priced at $224, instead of the usual $299. So, if you’re curious about smart glasses without wanting to wear something that screams tech gadget, this is a rare chance to grab a pair at a real discount.