#3Oakley Meta HSTN
From $3999.1/10
- Sporty Oakley design with Prizm lens options
- 5-mic array vs 6 on Ray-Ban Gen 2/3
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Ray-Ban Meta
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 review
From $379Price checked Oct 29, 2026 on the official store. Prices change.
Ranked #2 of 7 AI glasses we compare, with an editorial score of 9.1/10. Strongest point on paper: prescription lenses. Weakest: no built-in display.
Editorial score9.1/10
Points out of 10 within the category; "n/a" = not published, left out of the score. Scale 7.8-9.5. How we score
Key specs
- 12 MP, 3K Ultra HD videoCamera
- 8 hBattery per charge
- 48 hWith charging case
- No displayDisplay
- YesPrescription lenses
- Meta AIAssistant
Verdict
Best for value buyers who want proven Meta AI glasses at a lower price.
What we like
- $70 cheaper than Gen 3 with the same 12 MP / 3K camera
- 8 h battery + 48 h case
- Wide choice of frames and Rx lenses
What we don't
- Superseded by Gen 3 on meta.com
- Bystander privacy concerns (camera)
- No display
Full specs
| Camera | 12 MP, 3K Ultra HD video |
|---|---|
| Battery per charge | 8 h |
| With charging case | 48 h |
| Display | No display |
| Prescription lenses | Yes |
| Assistant | Meta AI |
| Storage | Not stated |
| Weight | Not stated |
| Water resistance | Not stated |
Subscription and hidden costs
Price checked on Oct 29, 2026: From $379, the official "from" price; other frames or lenses cost more.
Version priced: Matte Black / Clear from $379 (Skyler, Headliner Gen 2 also $379; Blayzer/Scriber Optics $499).
Assistant: Meta AI.
Prescription lenses, if available, usually add to the price shown.
Who it's for
Value buyers who want proven Meta AI glasses at a lower price.
Look elsewhere if
- You want text or directions shown in the lens: there is no display.
Closest alternatives
Full ranking#3
Brilliant Labs Halo
$399No score: too little published data
- Open-source hardware and software
- Free AI tier has daily usage caps; paid Noa tier price not shown
Questions
How much does the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 cost?
From $379 on the official store when we checked on Oct 29, 2026. Prices change: the button above leads to the current price.
Can I get the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 with prescription lenses?
Yes, according to the maker.
Does the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 have a display?
No. It has open-ear audio and a camera, but nothing is shown in the lens.
How did you score it? Did you test it?
No lab or field testing. The score is calculated from the maker's published specs and price, with weights published on our methodology page. Here, 100% of the weighted criteria were known.
Sources
Read on Oct 29, 2026. Specs and prices are the maker's; the score and the verdict are ours.