Introducing the
RayBan x Meta
Gen 2
Smart Glasses
Let’s take a closer look at what’s new in RayBan x Meta Gen 2—from sharper cameras and longer battery life to smarter AI features and eye-catching new colors.
As an optometrist, I’m always interested in how wearable technology affects both vision and daily life. The new Gen 2 glasses bring notable upgrades in photography, battery life, and AI capabilities. While I haven’t tried them personally yet, the features already suggest exciting possibilities for both everyday use and visual experiences.
Photography & Video
Video resolution
Upgraded from 1080p to up to 3K/30fps
(also supports 1080p/60fps)
New shooting modes
Slow Motion, Hyperlapse, Dynamic Photo
Faster transfer
10% quicker from glasses to phone
Photo storage
Doubled from 500+ to 1000+
(3-shot burst mode)
Battery & Endurance
Single-use time
4h → 8h
Charging case
provides extra battery life from 32h → 48h
Audio
Continuous music playback
3.5h → 5h
Phone call time
4h → 5.5h
5-microphone system
retained for immersive recording
Meta AI Features
Live AI
real-time AI interaction with your surroundings (US/Canada)
Live Translation
supports multilingual two-way conversations without Wi-Fi (French, Italian, Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, etc.)
Text Actions
AI can extract and interpret text or numbers when reading them
Scene Reader
AI can read and explain text in your surroundings
Be My Eyes
connect with volunteers via video call for assistance
Reminders
automatically generate reminders by looking at objects
Design & Lenses
More colors and limited editions, such as Cosmic Blue, Mystic Violet, Asteroid Grey. Wider range of Transitions® photochromic lenses
From a professional perspective, these upgrades are particularly interesting. The combination of enhanced imaging, AI-assisted scene reading, and improved battery life could have practical applications not only in daily life but potentially in vision-related tasks as well. I’m looking forward to receiving my pair to explore these features firsthand, especially the new lens options and AI tools, and to see how they perform in real-world settings.
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