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Ray-Ban Meta glasses

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4
From 4 reports.
First cited
May 2025
By Oliur. Last reported .
Reviewers
Praised for stabilisation and video
Pushback on image quality. From 4 reviews. What they said

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What reviewers say

Based on 4 reviews, newest September 2024

What press reviews of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Stabilisation
  • Video
  • Battery life
  • Build & handling
  • Value

Where reviewers push back

  • Image quality
  • Image qualitySplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers split: clear daylight shots, but phones still look sharper.3 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “the images and videos I captured definitely looker sharper and more realistic”

      PressTom's Guide, Kate Kozuch · October 2023Read the review

    • “Shots in broad daylight were clear and the colors were more balanced than snaps from the original Ray-Ban Stories”

      PressEngadget · October 2023Read the review

    Complaints (3)

    • “The 12MP camera is generally a letdown for photos compared to a smartphone”

      PressTechRadar · September 2023Read the review

    • “Some overexposed capture”

      PressTom's Guide, Kate Kozuch · October 2023Read the review

    • “The upgraded camera still isn't as sharp as most phones”

      PressEngadget · October 2023Read the review

  • VideoMostly positive: Leans positive.Decent first-person video and easy streaming; one clip underwhelmed.4 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “the first-person video content it captures is decent”

      PressTechRadar · September 2023Read the review

    • “Streaming a first-person view from your glasses is much easier than holding up your phone”

      PressEngadget · October 2023Read the review

    • “solid video and photo quality”

      PressLaptop Mag, Rael Hornby · September 2024Read the review

    Complaints (1)

    • “I wasn't as impressed with how this clip looked from inside Barclays Center for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals”

      PressTom's Guide, Kate Kozuch · October 2023Read the review

  • AutofocusNot covered by enough reviews
  • StabilisationRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Video stabilisation impressed both reviewers; footage barely wavers walking.2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “I’m impressed by the image stabilization, with the image hardly wavering as I walked.”

      PressTom's Guide, Kate Kozuch · October 2023Read the review

    • “Impressive video stabilization”

      PressLaptop Mag, Rael Hornby · September 2024Read the review

  • Battery lifeMostly positive: Leans positive.Six active hours and handy case; one calls it poor.2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “the glasses lasting the full 6 hours for active use”

      PressTom's Guide, Kate Kozuch · October 2023Read the review

    • “Charging case is a blessing”

      PressLaptop Mag, Rael Hornby · September 2024Read the review

    Complaints (1)

    • “Poor battery life”

      PressLaptop Mag, Rael Hornby · September 2024Read the review

  • Build & handlingMostly positive: Leans positive.Well built and comfortable for hours; slightly bulky, fiddly case.3 reviews›

    Praise (5)

    • “The build quality feels high”

      PressTechRadar · September 2023Read the review

    • “the charging case is the perfect blend of fashion and function”

      PressTechRadar · September 2023Read the review

    • “The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are slimmer and now engineered for better weight balance”

      PressTom's Guide, Kate Kozuch · October 2023Read the review

    • “I wore them several hours at a time with no discomfort.”

      PressTom's Guide, Kate Kozuch · October 2023Read the review

    • “the $299 Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses feel more like a finished product”

      PressEngadget · October 2023Read the review

    Complaints (2)

    • “The glasses are still a bit bulkier than a typical pair of shades”

      PressEngadget · October 2023Read the review

    • “My other minor complaint is that the new charging setup makes it slightly more difficult to pull the glasses out of the case.”

      PressEngadget · October 2023Read the review

  • ValueMostly positive: Leans positive.Good bang for the buck, though pricier than ordinary Wayfarers.2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “you won’t find anything that offers as much bang for your buck”

      PressTechRadar · September 2023Read the review

    • “The improved audio and photo quality better justify the price”

      PressEngadget · October 2023Read the review

    Complaints (1)

    • “Those prices are around twice as much as you should expect to pay for a pair of regular (dumb) Ray-Ban Wayfarers”

      PressTechRadar · September 2023Read the review

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