Meta's new smart glasses, called the Meta Ray-Ban Display, were officially announced at Meta Connect 2025 and are set to be available for purchase starting September 30, 2025. The glasses combine a camera and a small display overlay inside the right lens, offering true augmented reality features. These are considered next-generation smart glasses and are notable for including a display screen, a feature that significantly advances Meta's wearable technology lineup.
The Ray-Ban Display glasses weigh 69 grams, come in black and sand colors, and feature transition lenses suitable for indoor and outdoor use. They are priced at $799, which includes the glasses and a neural link wristband that allows users to control the device through gestures and muscle twitches. For example, users can rotate their wrist to control volume or tap their fingers to compose messages. The display has a brightness of 5000 nits, allowing good visibility even in direct sunlight, with a display resolution of 600 x 600 pixels and a 12MP camera with 3X zoom capability. Battery life is around six hours.
The wristband controller adds an innovative interaction method, translating small movements into commands, enhancing usability for tasks such as managing playback playback or composing texts. Another highlight is the glasses' ability to display real-time subtitles and live translate conversations, which could help with hearing difficulties or cross-language communication.
Initially, these glasses will be available only through limited brick-and-mortar retail channels in the US, including Best Buy, LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Ray-Ban stores, and select Verizon stores shortly after launch. Online purchase is not offered at launch, as Meta wishes to control the initial buying experience.
Beyond the Ray-Ban Display, Meta is also launching a broader range of smart glasses, including collaborations with other brands like Oakley. For example, the Oakley Meta HSTN, a performance-oriented AI glasses line, became available for preorder starting July 11, 2025, with pricing from $399 to $499 and availability in multiple countries. Meta's Ray-Ban Meta second generation glasses from prior releases remain on the market, featuring voice-only smart glasses without displays.
Meta's strategy marks a clear push into wearable augmented reality eyewear, aiming to establish itself as a leader against upcoming competitors such as Apple, Samsung, and Google. These glasses represent a middle tier of AR wearables bridging the gap between voice-only smart glasses and full augmented reality glasses with dual lenses.
To summarize key points about availability:
- Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses launch date: September 30, 2025.
- Price: $799 USD.
- Available initially in select US physical stores (Best Buy, LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Ray-Ban, Verizon).
- Expansion planned for Canada, France, Italy, and the UK in early 2026.
- Includes a neural link wristband for gesture control.
- Features a small in-lens display with 12MP camera, 3X zoom, and AR functionality.
- Other Meta smart glasses like Oakley Meta HSTN are also on sale since mid-2025, priced starting from $399.