Customer Ratings & Reviews

These glasses are amazingly fun! I was genuinely delighted with my pair of Ray-Ban meta glasses . Meta AI is always available to answer questions. For instance, in a waiting room the other day, I wanted to vape. I thought second-hand vape clouds were harmless water. After consulting my handy meta AI, I was to ascertain that I was wrong about second hand and I was able to make the correct decision and take my vape outside!

Love the look, amazing AI, video and sound could improve.

Very useful sunglasses for trips and travelling! Iiked it a lot

got these because i am sensitive to sounds and light, one of the best purchased i have ever made

The last pair i got was linked to somebody else’s glasses so I had to turn them back in so this makes my third pair now hopefully these work

Meta has been expanding into hardware over the past several years and these new smart sunglasses were an impressive integration of technology into a pair of stylish Ray-Ban sunglasses that would be expensive by themselves without all the cool features. I've used smart sunglasses from two other manufacturers in the past and these, by far, were the best. First, the glasses are comfortable, look good, and protect your vision on sunny days as well as any sunglasses that I've used. They have a little bit of extra weight because of the onboard tech / battery, but not enough to be a bother. Setting up the glasses was an easy process. If you have a Facebook account you can easily launch the app and get going with that log-in. Otherwise you can create a new Meta account. You are not required to create a Facebook account to use these, similar to Meta's Quest VR. The set up process was quick and painless. A software update took place automatically and then I was given a quick tutorial on the app that shortened the learning curve admirably. Where this product really shines is the tech. I've had other Bluetooth sunglasses before, but the audio quality was not great with them. Music and podcasts sound GREAT on these, and sound can actually get TOO loud where others can hear what you are listening to in quieter areas. Fortunately, it is easy to toggle volume with a quick swipe on the touch pad. These sunglasses are the first I am aware of to have an integrated camera....and it works very well! I wore them to my nephew's high school graduation yesterday and was able to take pictures and record video while staying in the moment and enjoying a wonderful event. I would caution everyone to NOT wear a hat when using the camera though, as your hat's brim will get in the way. You can tip your hat up to get it out of the way if you like. The camera has an important outward-facing LED feature that lights up and the glasses make a shutter sound when you are taking a picture. When you are recording video, the LED remains lit for the duration. These are important privacy features so that subjects are not captured on images/videos without their knowledge. You can toggle the brightness of the LEDs, but not turn them off. Lastly, I found the AI to work extremely well. Meta is not yet thought of as a leader in AI, but their companion worked very well for me. You can activate it by saying "Hey Meta" or, as I preferred to do, adjust the settings in the app to activate the AI by touching the touchpad. I toggled settings so that a single touch and hold launches Spotify, while a 3 finger touch and hold activates the AI. I was able to do pretty much anything other AI can do. My favorite was asking it to tell me what I was looking at. Other AI can do this too if you are holding up your phone camera, but it was great to be able to perform this function just by looking toward something while wearing the glasses. I can imagine this being helpful for tourists, shoppers, etc. You can keep your phone in your pocket and keep your hands free while you are living life! These sunglasses are an incredible buy at their current price, considering that you get excellent quality Ray-Ban sunglasses AND all of the smart features mentioned above.

I was super excited to finally get to try a "smart" pair of sunglasses and being Ray-Ban no less. Quality, features and comfort blew my expectations of it being a gimmick piece technology out of the water. I never thought I would just love wearing sunglasses and showing off what they can do. The first thing I noticed when removing the glasses out of it's case was the fact that they were not as heavy as I expected them to be considering there is tech (camera, battery etc.) in the temples. Compared to my Bose glasses that play music, the Ray-Bans were a lot lighter. The charging case is a nice complement in design and the glasses charge really fast in them. The magnet that hold them in place is really strong and I'll admit I had to use some force to get them out, but you know they will NOT fly out if dropped. You will also need to supply your own USB C cable as none are included. Now they claim up to 4 hours of battery and the case can hold up to 36hours on a full charge but I am thinking that really varies on how they are used. After setting up a Meta account (1 touch for me if you already have a FB account), it takes you through a nice tutorial on all the features you can do with the Ray-Bans. Camera and Video really surprised me on the quality though night time vids and photos are not good (but then again, why are you wearing sunglasses at night?) You get 32gb of storage for your daily activities that you capture and can use the App to automatically download to your phone if you wish. Video quality is great at 1440x1920 and is at 30fps but when played back, wow to me it looks more like 60fps it's so smooth. Pictures are at 3024x4032 and come out fantastic as well. Even when driving there is no blurring. Comfort was another huge plus for me. Admittingly I have a big round head, no lie. And these fit me with no discomfort and no bending of the temples @ the hinges. I wore them for 1.5hrs straight and have no complaints at all. The nose pads are a smart design to concave slightly to prevent your nose from touching the charging contacts as well. While wearing them, you can take pictures with a literal touch of a button. Video is the same one but held down. Tapping the right temple in the middle played my music for me and sliding my finger from back to front (or vice versa) adjusted the volume. Another way is to use voice commands. If you already say Hey (Alexa, Google, Siri) then adding Meta to the vocabulary is no biggie. I used Hey Meta, take a picture/video the most but can also use it to make phone calls. I had no issues with sound quality up until around 40%ish. Music would just sound meh but they are glasses so sometime is better than nothing. Calls came in loud and clear and people on the other line didn't have issues hearing me while I was out walking even with background noise. That being said, these are obviously open ended speakers so having them up too loud will let others around you hear what you are listening to. To test out the battery, I recorded video from my drive from a friends house to mine. I shot it in 1 minute intervals and took a few pics in-between as well. My trip lasted just short of an hour and I took 46 videos and ~15 pictures. Battery life went from 100% from the start to 6% when I got home. Also to note, you need to have your glasses charged in order to transfer your files to your phone's gallery. Great job to Ray-Ban in these Headliner shades. I love my pair and use them almost daily when i go out.

The Ray-Ban Metas are stylish, sleek, comfy and full of tech. I never knew how much I would use them on a daily basis when going out. In the box is the glasses inside a very nice faux leather charging case and a cleaning cloth. Charging is very fast and the glasses can last up to 4 hrs and the case supplying another 36. The glasses when in the case are held in by strong magnets so if you were to drop them, I highly doubt there is a change for them to fly out. Download the Meta App to get started and pair the glasses. Super easy set up if you already have a Facebook account. Once done, you get a very helpful tutorial on what the glasses can do. Snap a photo with a click of a button, take a video by holding the same button, adjust volume control and pick up/ hang up calls are just a few things. Camera quality is excellent. Just know with the glasses the pictures can have a slight fish eye lens effect to them. If I recall correctly, the resolution is 1440 x 1920 for vids and 3024 x 4032 for pictures. Video is super smooth. Just know, that the light will turn on when taking vids and pics so people will know if they see it. Comfort was another plus for my big head and even wearing them at an outdoor mall for over 2 hours, I have no discomfort at all. The nose area is designed great by preventing your nose from touching the charging contact points. AI was fantastic. I would walking around saying Hey Meta, take a picture or video etc. Then I would get feedback like, this picture has 2 dogs (my pups!). Calls came in loud and clear and the other end would say the quality was fine as well. This is my 2nd pair, and I can't wait to see what future tech Ray-Ban can keep putting into their Meta glasses line-up. I would highly recommend to all.

Ray-Ban sunglasses have been my favorite brand for years and getting this new Meta Ray-Ban sunglasses it was a good choice, now I get to enjoy the good quality of Ray-Ban with smart features like listening to my music, take videos, pictures and post them on Meta network ( Facebook & Instagram). The glasses have a 12MP ultra wide camera that can take up to 60 seconds videos at 1080p , really nice HD pictures (32gb memory); you also get a personal AI, just say Hey Meta and you can even share a picture from your glasses to your contacts by voice command. The sound of the speakers are much better than other smart glasses that I have tried before and easy to control the volume and the playback by just touching the side of the glasses . This glasses last 4 hrs charge and it comes with a really nice Ray-Ban classic charging case that can give you up to 36 hrs of charge depends on how you use it, I have use it all day to listen to music while riding my bike and take pictures or videos and the charge lasted long enough, the only thing that will have been nicer was a longer video recording than 60 minutes, but having the option to use the glasses for a Facebook live was worth it. This Headliner Meta Ray-ban has a retro style look just like any other classic Ray-Ban and it’s not bulky like other smart glasses, they are also prescription comparable. The Meta AI and the Meta app that you need to connect the glasses could use an upgrade but other than that, everything on this Ray-Ban Meta smart sunglasses is pretty cool and looks great on you.

I've been wanting to try these sunglasses out for some time. I'm so glad that Ray-Ban has decided to push their eyeware into this technology. They are respected worldwide for their unique and timeless styles and it was a natural step to go one step further and offer smart glasses. The Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses are currently available in two different styles, the classic Wayfarer and the Headliner. I chose the Headliner in black with green lenses because of the more rounded shape. I love the dark green lens color and these are polarized which is an added bonus. Each of these styles is available in different color options. If you wear prescription lenses, you can replace the standard lenses with prescription ones. These sunglasses are very full featured and offer a lot in the way you can interact with them and use them on a daily basis. The glasses themselves have a very comfortable fit and are surprisingly very lightweight. I expected with all the technology crammed into them that they would be heavy, but that's not the case at all. They feel as light as their standard sunglasses do. They have three main features; camera, audio and Meta AI. This is my first pair of smart sunglasses so I wasn't really sure which options I would use the most. They all have benefits and I found that I used all of them pretty equally. I've always found Ray-Ban sunglasses to be some of the most comfortable glasses I've ever worn and these are certainly no different. They stay in place without having to constantly adjust them or push them up. They just fit great. Camera and Video The glasses come standard with an HD camera. It has 12MP resolution and can be used for photos and video. The photos I took are 3024x4032 and took up just under 2MB of space each. Videos are shot at 1440x1920 @ 30fps. The glasses themselves have 32GB of storage, so you have plenty of space onboard before you need to download your photos and videos. I chose the option to Auto-Import the media to my phone so that the photos I take will show up in my phone's Gallery. It does this when the glasses are powered on and the arms are folded, or when they're sitting the case. I found the video to be smooth and clear. It looked just as good as the photos I took. The photo quality is really nice. Very sharp with rich deep colors. To take a photo, just press once on the button on top of the right arm. To take video, press and hold a bit longer. Pressing again will stop the video, or it will keep recording as long of a video as you've set up in the options. You can live stream to your favorite social media if you're so inclined. I personally am not, and if you're as concerned as I am about my social media privacy, it seems that you can be as private as you want to be. You will of course need to give the app itself certain permissions in order for it to function optimally, but in most cases you can choose to not share any information with Meta. It's nice to know that the option is there to keep your privacy. I don't have any complaints about the camera but I will say, there are no camera “settings” to alter the way the photos and videos are taken. You can't take landscape orientation photos for example. This is a bit disappointing, and everything you shoot will be in portrait mode. Audio So the speakers are very directional and located on the under side of each arm pointing at your ears. For phone calls or notifications, they sound just fine and give you a natural stereo effect. Using the Meta voice assistant likewise sounds very good. You can use them to play music, but the audio experience in terms of sound quality is not great. Music sounds “ok” up to a certain volume level, but after that the sound gets increasingly tinny and irritating. Given the size of the tiny speakers, I'm in no way surprised, but I had higher expectations than what they are capable of delivering. I didn't expect audiophile quality in any way, but I at least thought I would be able to enjoy music at a reasonable volume level. I played music with different apps and various EQ settings, both mp3 and flac recordings and I could never get the audio to sound great. As an additional feature and if you enjoy Spotify (as I do), you can tap and hold on the right arm to play Spotify Tap. This is pretty cool if you just want to listen to something. This does however need you to have Spotify already running on your phone. It can be in the background, but it needs to be running and you need to be logged into your Spotify account, so it takes a bit of pre-planning. For me, I found that I used this feature more than I thought I would. You can double-tap the right arm to go to the next track, or slide your finger forward or back to adjust the volume level. The more I used the glasses for audio, I got used to their sound quality and just accepted it for what it was. Meta AI I've never used Meta AI but if you've used things like Google assistant or Siri, you're familiar with this type of AI. To use this feature you really need to enable the hands free voice command option so you can ask for information. Once that's done, all you need to do is say “hey Meta” and you'll hear a chime prompting you for your audio input. You can ask questions or even say “take a photo”. The voice commands are pretty cool and I did have very good luck with the AI understanding my voice thanks to the five mic locations in the glasses. You can choose the tone qualities of your assistants voice so that it sounds pleasing to you, and there are a bunch of different voice qualities to choose from. In the app settings you can choose whether your interactions with the AI are recorded, or if it shows you a transcript of your conversations, but from what I've seen, the transcript is very one sided, only showing me what I asked and not what the AI answered. This is obviously a Meta gripe and not a Ray-Ban one. It would be nice if the Meta app would let you connect the texting app of your choice but it only offers Facebook Messenger which I don't use. Definitely some room for improvement on the Meta side of things. Miscellaneous One of the nice things that's included with these glasses is the classic Ray-Ban case. If you've ever owned a pair of Ray-Bans, you will recognize it immediately. This particular case has been modified to include a charging system and battery. Ray-Ban says up to four hours of battery time on the glasses themselves and up to 36 hours of charge time on the case. I haven't actually timed it but it seems reasonable from my experience. All you need to do to charge your sunglasses is put them back in the case. The case has an indicator LED inside the “snap” closure that gives you an idea of where you stand with your charge. The glasses will also tell you when you put them on, how much charge percentage you have. You can charge the case itself with the USB-C port on the bottom (although you need to use your own charging cable because they don't give you one). I like a lot of the features these sunglasses come with, the touch gesture controls, voice control, comfortable fit, HD photo and video the Meta AI and the ability to receive and make calls on them. While the music playback feature was not as good as I'd hoped, I'm confident that they will work to improve this feature. Overall, I really enjoy using them. Everything I tried worked perfectly the first time without incident which says a lot about the design and implementation of all the features. These glasses will easily become something I depend on using. I used them for yard work and walks so far. Can't wait to use them on a hike. Really fun pair of full featured sunglasses with fit, style and comfort still at the top. Nice job Ray-Ban!

I’ve noticed Meta’s website mention it takes 75 minutes for the glasses to charge in the case but for me it only takes 49 minutes. This leads me to believe the Meta Headliner Low Bridge sunglasses I have are of a new model. So please bear this in mind. My review is for my specific model. The low bridge fit is a game changer for me. I’ve never paid attention to bridge fit before. I would just pick a style I like and if it fits my head, I go with it. But with some of my glasses, they slip down my face, and I find myself often pushing them back up. With these Headliner low bridge fit sunglasses, I’ve never had to adjust them. They sit nice and comfortable on my nose. There are no adjustable silicone nose pads. It’s just the plastic frame that protrudes and acts as the nose pad. The glasses’ width is 5-5/8” but the width of my head from the edges of my ear to ear is 5-7/8” so it is a snug fit on me and I am expanding the arms with my head. The sunglasses do not have a spring hinge so they’re not meant to expand outside of its natural width. The glasses itself look and feel like normal Ray-Bans, down to the material. Where you would normally find silver tabs or rivets on the temple of the glasses, you’ll find a camera on the right (left when worn) and LED on the left (right when worn), both of the same size and shape. Neither the camera or the LED stand out to look out of place. They’re extremely discrete, and look like they’re part of the style of the glasses, not having anything to do with technology. It’s only obviously apparent that they are not regular sunglasses when the camera is active, where the LED shines bright white and pulsates to attract attention, but isn’t distracting to others. The lenses are green (Polar G-15 Green) but not in an obvious way. Its green is very discrete and a quick look would get you thinking they were black. The lenses are NOT polarized so they won’t combat glare from bright light, like bright sunlight, which is what people look for with driving sunglasses. But since they’re not polarized, it won’t distort your vision when looking at LCD screens such as a monitor or your phone. The case is typical Ray-Ban affair, with its classic tan color and snap-lock, which are magnetic on these. It appears to be made from faux leather. The inside is lined with a soft material that feels like the underside of some leathers to prevent scratching when the glasses are in the case. I was kind of disappointed it didn’t come with a microfiber cloth. They charge via USB-C. Installation is done from your mobile device using the Meta View app. There’s a QR code on the inside of the sunglasses’ box to download the app. Bluetooth pairing can only be done while the glasses are in its case. You can pair them with Bluetooth devices without the app but they’ll only act as Bluetooth headphones. It does not have multipoint though and can only connect to one Bluetooth device at a time. The app also serves as a manual, imports media to your mobile device, and Meta AI. There is no on-device AI. It’s all through from the Meta View app and the device it’s installed on. Your media is downloaded to the Download>Meta View folder on an Android device. There’s 32GB of flash storage but if you have auto-import enabled, which it is by default, it’s more than you actually need for one session given the limited battery life it has. A 1 minute video will take up 110MB. You can take up to 34 minutes of video per session. So that’s about 3.74GB Media importing can be done from the glasses or inside the case (via auto-import) but importing from the glasses is done by the slower Bluetooth. Importing from the case is done over the dramatically faster Wi-Fi, but you’ll need to set up the Wi-Fi connection within the app first. The camera is limited to shooting in portrait mode and a fixed focus. It’s also located on the left temple of the glasses when worn (right if you’re looking at the glasses from the front). This makes framing your target, whether it be for photos, videos, or getting Meta AI to reference something you’re looking at, extremely difficult. What you see is NOT what you get. Everything is off-center and zoomed out. Because it captures a lot of area space, if you ask Meta AI to identify something small from far a distance, it will fail. Videos are limited to 60 second clips. What’s odd is, nothing prevents me from starting another video clip immediately after the preceding 60 second clip ends. I was able to do this for 34 straight minutes, until the battery dropped to 10% where camera functions are disabled. It warned me of heat afterwards, but it was after the battery was drained to 0% and charging in its case. But even then, the cooling process only made the charging time longer by 2 minutes. Meta AI feels like it’s in beta. It uses my phone for location, of which I granted it permissions to, and yet it doesn’t have my correct location, whereas all the other apps on my phone do. When I asked Meta AI what time the Dunkin nearest me closes, it gave me the hours for the location 20 minutes away from me. There’s one 6 minutes away from me that. Translation is currently limited to 5 languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German. Because of the camera’s fixed large capture size, the text would either need to be large or you would need to have your glasses really up close to it to make the text appear large and isolated for it to be able to correctly refer to it. But the camera location makes framing a guesswork. Your eyes are NOT the viewfinder. When you’re targeting a subject you’ll want to be facing about 15 degrees to the left off-target for your actual target to be centered for picture/video taking or AI identification. You’ll also have to capture the subject while being straight. When I tried capturing a photo while leaning on my sofa, my eyes don’t see the TV slanted because my pupils adjust. The camera is fixed so it won’t adjust. My photo came out slanted. So it is NOT what you see is what you get. Because of this AI will often refer to an incorrect subject when you ask it to look. Meta AI also does NOT have the ability to look up prices for objects you look at, although it says it’s on the way. Meta AI has no smart control ability and will not be able to control your smart devices. It can’t even do simple functions like set a timer or an alarm. When I asked Meta AI who won the Rangers game it correctly identified Game 4 of the NHL ECF but incorrectly told me that the Rangers won 3-2. My phone’s AI correctly told me the Panthers had won 3-2. The glasses do not have the ability to activate your digital assistant on your phone that many Bluetooth headphones can do. Instead, all they have is Spotify Tap and Calm support. You cannot set up gestures to activate your own apps. The pause and play gestures will work on (almost?) any app, which is a single tap of the right arm of the glasses. Volume control is done by the right arm forward or back. A 3-finger tap can be assigned to activate the Meta AI manually instead of by voice. The capture button is a physical button located on top of the right arm by your temple. A press will capture photos, while a press and hold will start video recording. You have the ability to switch these actions around from the app, but that’s all the customization they allow for the capture button. Press the capture button again while video recording ends the recording. Otherwise, it’ll keep recording for 60 seconds. Pictures look decent, but they’re nowhere close to measuring up with smartphone cameras. The photos taken were not meant for zooming or cropping at all. Doing so will reveal a ton of softness and loss of clarity. The same goes for video. It does a respectable job in low light conditions. Not too much noise but a lot of softness. It works best in natural light, outdoors. Sound is remarkable for this form factor. It reminds me of Meta Quest’s open-ear speakers but better in that they can go much louder. The sound stage is wide thanks to its open design. There’s depth and clarity. It doesn’t sound tinny or weak. Bass is present and clean but it will disappoint listeners that enjoy powerful thumping bass. Listening to Kendrick Lamar’s “Backseat Freestyle” and the bass drop 13 seconds in barely thumps. It’s like the frequency is too low for it. But listening to Blu DeTiger’s “All I Ever Want Is Everything” album and the bass sounds alright. It’s engaging but you can’t feel the bass. There’s no avoiding sound leakage, but whether it’s a real problem depends solely on your listening environment. I live in NYC and I have no issues with playing audio at high volume with traffic noise masking it. In silence, 20% volume makes my audio indistinguishable but it depends on the content. Call quality is excellent and clear. There is also noise cancelling with microphone. Marketing claims for battery life appear to be accurate. I was only able to get up to 4 hours of battery life no matter if I turned voice activation off or not. When using it for Bluetooth audio only, I got 4 hours and 10 minutes of continuous use. When using it for video recording only, I got 34 minutes of continuous use (I would start another video recording immediately after one ended) up until the 10% mark, when camera functions stop. I got an additional 20 minutes using it for Bluetooth audio for a total of 54 minutes from 100% to 0% during that outing. With voice activation on and using it with mixed moderate use, I got 4 hours. Charging the glasses from 0% to 100% took 49 minutes. The case itself holds several rounds of charging. I still haven’t been able to drain it to 0% yet and I’ve fully charged my glasses from 0% with it at least 3 times. The Meta Ray-Bans look great but the tech feels like great options for sunglasses like anti-scratch coating or Transitions. The tech part feels too limiting but if you’re fine with its shortcomings, they may be perfect for you.

I’m gonna say up front that the Ray Ban Meta sunglasses are by far the coolest piece of technology that I have used this year. The technology isn’t very new, it has been tried by others with little affair but I think it’s finally starting to come along. It’s also been my first pair of real Ray Ban’s! First thing you’ll notice is that they have the classic Ray Ban style we all know and love. The sunglasses feel really premium, I almost don’t want to wear them to places I might scuff them up or dirty them. The lenses provide good sun protection and the frames are stylish and make for a very nice accessory. I love that they look look typical Rayban sunglasses. Hardly anyone realizes that I am wearing “smart glasses”. There is a little ring light that glows when taking photos and videos, and I believe there is only 1 camera on the frames. The right side has a touch pad that allows you to control volume and medía with pressure and slides. There is a button on the right side that captures photos and videos. You can also use the “hey meta” command to control your camera and media. The Ai tech is in its infancy but it sounds promising. I am intrigued and interested in what else Meta will be implementing with these smart glasses. For now it is a pretty basic assistant. It can control my music, make phone calls, snap photos and videos and can sometimes describe what I am looking at and provide information. Like I said, it’s in its infancy so don’t expect a google assistant type tech on it. While on the subject, I’m not the biggest fan of Facebook / having to log in with Facebook. So I appreciate that they have allowed people to create an account and log in without forcing people to make or use their personal Facebook account. The camera on these sunglasses is quite good! Definitely better than I was expecting it to be. It makes for some very interesting photos and videos. If you like to vlog or post photos and videos of your day I think you will really like these. I’ve always enjoyed watching “pov” style vlogs, so it’s cool to be able to make my own now. My only complaint about the camera is that it only seems to record in portrait (vertical) mode. I mean it’s perfect for mobile viewing. But if you watch the videos on a tablet or computer screen, there will be giant black bars on either side of the video. I don’t use what’s app, but meta says that they will be allowing videos calls with these glasses very soon. You should be able to share your view with the person you are talking to. I’ll have to download the app and use it when the function goes live. As a photographer, I love to “document” life. I’m always taking photos and videos. So I love these glasses because “I always have a camera on me now”. Audio quality is also quite good for what it is. The speakers sound full (for their size) and listening to music while out on a walk is a pleasure. It allows me to remain aware of my environment while listening to my favorite music. Phone calls sound loud and clear and everyone I’ve talked to on a phone call with these say my voice sounded loud and clear. The included charging case is also very nice and premium. I don’t know if it’s actual leather but it feels like it. It has a usb c port for charging and the glasses attach inside magnetically to the case. Battery life is impressive and I typically only have to charge the case about once a week. Would I recommend these? Yes! They are so much fun to use, and they cost about the same as a price of Ray Bans. The tech in these glasses is so cool and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for these.

As Ray-Ban glasses, these are as good as any other Ray-Ban glasses. They are light(even with the all the smart features), stylish, comfortable, and does a good job of blocking out those UV rays, while providing excellent visibility on really bright days. So if something were to happen and you can no longer use the smart features of the glasses, you'll at least have a pair of good sunglasses still. The style is a matter of taste of course. Nevertheless, the extra price you're paying should be taken into consideration since otherwise you can buy a similarly styled Ran-Ban for less. The smart features are not that impressive. However, I feel like most of this is more on the software side. To use the full functionality of these Ray-Bans, you have to download and use the Meta View app. My first issue is with pairing the glasses to the phone. The on-screen instructions said that you hold down the back button on the case until it turns blue, but that didn't work for me. Fortunately, you can just turn pair with the glasses alone by turning it on and holding down the snapshot button until it the front LED starts blinking. The Meta A.I. is okay, but I find it to be a bit more limiting than just using the Google A.I. (I use a Pixel 8). That said, some questions with "okay Google" does require unlocking the phone like asking for your map coordinates. I did expect the Meta A.I. to be more detailed when I asked "what am I looking at" though with not saying that I was looking at a gas station as oppose to just calling it "a street with businesses." The pictures and videos have decent image quality. You can take pictures by pressing a button on the frame and then to record videos you just hold it down. However, I do have some issues. The first problem is that you cannot currently record videos or snap photos in horizontal mode, only vertical. The second is that the max video recording time is one minute. This is extremely limiting especially if you want to record a video of your travels or something. Sound quality is decent whether you're listening to music or having a phone conversation with some one. If you're not a fan of wearing ear buds or headphones, this is a great substitute even if the sound isn't quite as good as those. Battery life seems to be close to the stated four hours. I was walking around for about an hour with casual use of snapping photos, occasionally recording a 60 seconds video, and asking the Meta A.I. questions; the battery drained to 75% afterwards. I'm not quite sure who the target audience is for these glasses. The recording features aren't good enough to make lengthy videos (I suppose the 60 seconds is more geared for TikTokers) and the camera quality while decent is inferior to a phone or an actual camera. If it's a matter of music on the go and answering calls, earbuds and headphones can do that with better quality. For $200 I might be able to recommend them somewhat, but for over $300 I just cannot.

It is hard to believe that until recently, this category of devices/tech did not exist: sunglasses that also serve your audio, picture, video and lately AI needs. Ray-Ban’s Meta Headliner sunglasses is a device that caters to the aforementioned functions in a stylish somewhat discrete package. My Ray-Ban Meta Headliners are primarily durable sunglasses with some tweaks. They feature two open-ear speakers along the temples/arms. This technology manages to deliver very audible sound with even some bass. Audio capture is facilitated by a five-mic array setup that help deliver clear audio/voice for conversation and or commands. A single 12 MP HD camera with maximum resolution of 3024 x 4032 for stills and 1440 x 1920 (at 30fps) for videos is located on the left rim (when wearing the sunglasses.) Picture and video outputs are very sharp in sunlight and well-lit environments. An LED indicator is located on the right rim to alert your surrounding environment that capture may be in progress; it illuminates briefly for stills and stays on for the duration of videos, currently maxed at 60 seconds per take. You may reduce the length to 30 or even 15 seconds. Video and picture capture are either by voice command (preceded by Hey Meta) or the shutter located on the right temple/arm. With updates, the voice recognition has been perfected to wake Meta (Hey Meta or OK Meta.) Inside the right rim is the status indicator for the user. The protective case also has an LED that displays the battery level of the sunglasses when they are in the case and only the case’s battery level when the sunglasses are not inside the case. The Meta View app, available via Google Play or Apple App Store is the gateway between the sunglasses (including case), features and captured content. Setup is very simple via short videos which guide the user. There are options to connect to either your phone, Messenger or WhatsApp. Once connected, commands are very conversational. Through additional questions, Meta (the AI assistant) can help narrow your options: an example having a contact listed with a “regular” mobile number that is also stored as a WhatsApp number. The assistant will help you confirm your preference of either the mobile or WhatsApp number you want to call. Names are also pronounced with decent effort. Incoming Messages can also be composed and sent via Meta. As the handsfree interaction could account for a bigger portion of its use, the Meta View app provides a list of different voices that can also be sped up or slowed depending on your preference. The Ray-Ban Meta devices have really evolved with regards to AI. I have been fortunate to own the earlier Ray-Ban Stories which were trendsetting on their own as they paved the way. I also remember early updates when my first pair of Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses (Wayfarers) gained the ability to tell time. AI has now been developed to provide time, weather, temperature and my personal favorite “Hey Meta, what am I looking at?” With the last command, the sunglasses take an instant picture of your field of view, analyze and summarize it for you. I was very much amazed the first time I tried it and feel this could go a long way to assist anyone who may be slowly losing their vision, in my opinion. Meta can also help with translations: upon asking for a translation, Meta asks for you to share the phrase or word and it provides the English translation. I have asked what the breaking news of the day was and Meta has responded credibly. Should the question or request be too challenging, Meta lets you know it is still evolving every day! The AI features also spill over into the images via the Smart Crop feature which seeks to “fix” pictures by attempting to straighten and/or remove “unwanted” elements that may have not been the intended target. With up to four hours on a single charge and an additional 32 hours through charging via the case, my Ray-Ban Meta Headliners are very handy when it’s time to hit the road. There is no anxiety for running out of power. They also have an IPX4 water resistant rating meaning light drizzle and possibly sweat should not be worries when using them. That being said, I am diligent to clean them as soon as I have the opportunity. 32Gb of onboard flash memory are said to be capable of storing over 500 still pictures or at least one hundred 30-second videos, neither of which I am anywhere near. The Meta View app also facilitates seamless transfer of content via Messenger, Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp. Bluetooth, text messages, print options are also available to me to help reclaim storage should the need arise. Calm and Spotify are available in the Meta View app as default streaming apps although any streaming app may use the device to deliver content. Spotify, as a result can thus be configured to begin play by tapping the right arm for example. We can certainly wish for our individual preferred apps/services to be offered these options through an update, perhaps? Another recommendation I have for future consideration would pertain to the actively paired device count in the Meta View app. Currently, this number is two. To their defense, pairing and unpairing are relatively quick and simple. I have no doubt the future is clearly very bright for my Ray-Ban Headliner sunglasses and its family of devices, serving a primary purpose providing eye protection while helping users gain some handsfree options for filming, calling or streaming audio. In my opinion, a great thing is getting a whole better with boundless potential.

Headliner nosepiece caused the skin to breakdown. Yhat didn't happen with the Wayfarer! Love the Wayfarer transitions

People seem to be in love with these glasses and I'm basically just going to join the chorus. At the same time, there's a few areas they can improve upon which I'll get to later. What I like: as sunglasses alone, these are great, if a bit heavy. They are stylish and do a good job of keeping the sun out of your eyes. In short: they're Ray-Bans! It's a classic look from a classic brand, with a slightly different shape than the iconic Wayfarers which means you won't look exactly like everyone else. It's great to see them bringing the smart functionality to a few different styles of frames, and I'm guessing that will continue as these become more popular. As smart glasses, they are super easy to set up and use, and the learning curve to use them was not at all steep. You basically get the Meta app and it'll guide you the rest. Very straightforward and no connectivity issues thus far.The gestures via the touchpad on the right stem are simple and work reliably, as are the voice commands. The pictures it takes are clear, and the ease of taking and then immediately sending a photo in a message is very convenient. In theory and in practice it's just much, much easier than trying to activate Siri or Google if your hands are full with several items including your phone. (Dogwalkers or parents pushing strollers, cyclists, etc. - you will love these things!) Another thing I really like is the sound quality and clarity. They're perfect podcasts "headphones," and so much more comfortable than having buds stuck in your ears or over the ear 'phones. You're never going to get an audiophile quality music experience here, but it's really not bad and the ability to listen to something while still being able to perfectly hear incoming noises is kind of magical. (And the people beside you will have no idea you're listening to anything, unless the volume is quite loud!) Plus, on a call, the person I was speaking to couldn't hear wind sounds or traffic outside, and said that even running water was not at all bothersome and in fact much better at blocking out that noise than another pair of headphones I regularly use. And did I mention how nice it is to not be on speakerphone, holding your phone, or again having to use earbuds/headphones for a long phone call? It is glorious. The battery holds up well and charging is super easy and conveniently done via the case (which has a USB-C port on it). AI: it's there and it's pretty cool at times, but obviously this is all still very new tech and we'll see where it goes. Essentially, you have a voice assistant that can answer questions. What's potentially very interesting is the ability for this assistant to also describe and provide info on things you are looking at. I tried this feature mostly when trying to identify plants and flowers in my neighborhood. It worked... sometimes. It was right... sometimes. So consider it a work in progress, but I see no reason to think this feature can't drastically improve simply via an update to Meta's model. Maybe I'm wrong, but in a year the story on this feature could be completely different. And not just a parlor trick - what a fantastic assistant this could be for folks who have some visual impairment. Or for translating text in non-native languages. And so forth. I'm hopeful and I wouldn't have pegged Meta as the company to be at the forefront of possibilities like these, but it's kind of hard to argue with the start they have made via this product. What I don't like: It's not that bad, really, but these glasses are much heavier than most pairs of sunglasses I've ever owned - including older Ray-Bans. To be expected, I suppose, given what's inside of them but it will be nice when they figure out how to make them lighter overall. They feel quite sturdy though, which is nice, but obviously if you're someone not accustomed to wearing glasses you might find this uncomfortable after a while and will take some getting used to. As I was testing out a lot of voice commands and texting, I noticed that my phone got pretty hot, too. Hopefully that can be fixed with an app update. And if you're reading this just before you buy... know that they're a little hard to get out of the case! I was worried about breaking them, but lift from the stems and twist a little and they'll come right out. Jus takes some getting used to it and some video reviews made it look like there's way less resistance there than in reality. What I hope will improve: Beyond the AI stuff, I'll add that just like any device with a camera... this camera can get better. For starters, it takes photos at a really wide angle and I'm not quite sure why it doesn't come closer to a crop that is more equivalent to like a 50mm dslr lens. I think that would feel more natural. Usually I have found that if I have a reason to take a photo with these glasses it's because I want to capture something that's right in front of me. Even just taking a photo of my sandwich looked like it had been taken from a foot further back than it was. Additionally, the voice commands could use some fine-tuning. You have to be very specific in your voice commands, which itself isn't that big of a deal, but then the information you get back is hit or miss. I also hope that there will be more native compatibility with more apps in the future, as it's quite limited right now. Basically what this means is that if you want to listen to music or a podcast and you're not using Spotify, you're going to need to start and stop things with your phone instead of just telling the voice assistant on the glasses to do it. Not a deal breaker, but the less the glasses have to depend upon the phone the more enjoyable the overall experience will likely be. They're not trying to *replace* the phone, which is a wise philosophy. But they can be even more of a compliment to it. All in all, if you're curious about this product and don't already have a nice pair of shades... then it's incredibly easy to recommend these. But go try 'em on in a store if you can. You'll probably know immediately if the weight is going to bother you that way.

Bottom Line: The Ray-Ban Meta Headliners pack incredible hardware and features into a classic Ray-Ban design. Pros: relatively lightweight; easy to use controls; very good picture and video quality; excellent audio quality; Meta voice controlled features work really well Cons: can feel heavy after extended wear; video recording limited to 60 second clips; Meta AI works well in some areas but still needs development in others Review: If you’re looking for “smart sunglasses”, the Meta Headliners are a really cool product. The glasses pack a solid camera system, excellent speakers, a responsive mic, button and touch controls, and the computing power to make Meta AI fast and responsive into glasses that look just like classic Ray-Bans. The designers followed the wireless earbud model, which makes setup and charging super simple. The glasses come with a charging case, which pairs easily with the Meta AI app. The case itself has a USB-C port, and, as long as you keep the case charged, charging your glasses is a simple as putting them back in the case. The glasses also auto-on/off when you unfold/fold the arms. The physical controls are also really simple and intuitive. There’s a single button on the right arm, which, by default, snaps a picture when pressed, and starts/stops recording when held. There’s also a touch sensor on the right arm that lets you turn on/off music with a tap and increase/decrease the volume by sliding your finger forward/backward. Picture and video quality is really good. The meta data from the photos report that the camera is 12 megapixels. Outdoor photos look vibrant, and both indoor and outdoor photos look sharp. The speaker quality is excellent for music, offering balanced sound, especially compared to another pair of speaker sunglasses I own where the lows are conspicuously absent. Much of what you’ll do is voice controlled (you can also use the camera this way) by saying “Hey Meta”, and the glasses are quick and responsive. I’ve had no issues with Meta AI understanding me. Being able to take pictures and video when your hands are full is really great. One of the flagship features is that you can ask Meta AI what it sees. By taking and analyzing the picture, Meta AI will report back what’s contained in the image, such as “a white dog” or “a greenhouse surrounded by trees and grass.” Meta AI also can draw on location data from your phone to fulfill requests like telling you where you are or checking the weather. Although Meta AI works really well with its intended features, there are definitely noticeable shortcomings. Meta’s service and data infrastructure isn’t as robust as its competitors, and so, at this point, the experience relies bit on connected services. For instance, connecting my Apple Music account allows access my music, but Meta AI can’t identify the song that is playing (it also can’t identify a song playing in the room). Similarly, Meta AI is able to provide really accurate descriptions of what it sees, but they are pretty generic. For instance, Meta AI can’t tell you what type of dog you’re looking at nor identify specific buildings or people despite that level of identification being available even on some of Meta’s other platforms (i.e., Facebook; Instagram).

I have really enjoyed using and experimenting with these Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. I put them firmly in the category of devices, like a smartwatch, that surprised me by how useful and fun a device they are. They are a nice complaint to my smartphone that I didn’t realize I was missing. First things first, they are Ray-Ban Headliner style glasses. The footprint is the tried and true Headliner design and from a distance they are nearly indistinguishable from traditional Headliners. The front facing camera lens, LED indicator, capture button, and the right-side touch panel being the main cosmetic differences. The glasses are of premium quality construction. They are slightly heavier, but not much bulkier than traditional glasses. They are solid but comfortable to wear. Due to high-quality hinges, they open and close with noticeable authority and precision. The lenses are a polarized green tint. I like that they are dark enough to block out a high degree of sunlight, while not being so dark as needing to be taken off in lower light. Included in the box is a classic Ray-Ban case. The case is a premium quality, hard case that is encased by a soft fabric. The case doubles as the charger, and has a USB-C port on the bottom of the case for charging. The glasses battery is rated to last 4 hours, and takes 1.25 hours to reach a full charge. The case is capable of providing up to 32 hours of charge to the glasses. The case feels heavy for a glasses case, but this is due to the internal battery. The first step is to download the Meta View App. The App is a requirement to use, and an account is also required. I was able to use my Facebook account to login, but a separate Meta account can alternatively be used that is separate from Facebook. The App intelligently walked me through the setup and pairing process. A firmware update was needed, and took about 5 minutes. I was able to connect my smartwatch and these smart glasses to my IPhone at the same time. The App provides a short tutorial but the glasses are very simple to use. Pressing the capture button once takes a still photo. Holding the capture button down starts a video recording. The LED indicator on the right front blinks to signal video capture. The camera lens is on the left front of the glasses and though favors a left field of view. The side touch panel is multi-function and can be used to pause or start audio, and to raise and lower volume. I found the touch panel to be responsive and work quite well. The audio quality is adequate for basic use. The sound reaches the ears indirectly with some diffusion. The sound is audible to the user but I would describe the sound as somewhat thin. For quiet settings the sound is adequate, but I struggled to hear well in noisy environments. They can be used to answer and conduct phone calls, but I prefer to use my iPhone for this. The 12 MP camera lens captures HD video at 4032 x 3024 resolution. I found the video quality to be excellent for still images and video. The camera in these glasses will not replace your phone, but provides unique recording options for when one's hands are occupied, like when one is riding a bike or a scooter for example. These glasses have AI voice command capability. The voice commands are available for most functions including answering phone calls and messages, and video and still image capture. The voice command feature works well but I prefer to use the buttons and App. I think these Ray-Ban smart glasses are a great concept! I look forward to using them and experimenting with their various applications. They are an excellent complement to a smartphone, and the potential is enormous. These glasses are smart, but just as importantly to me, is that they provide the timeless Ray-Ban look that is known and loved.

I really like those Ray-Ban Meta Headliners! They're not just stylish sunglasses, they're a pathway to a world where vision, sound, and connectivity converge seamlessly. They’re an amazing way to experience the world in my opinion. First off, the comfort level is great. Crafted with lightweight materials and ergonomic design, I've worn them for long periods of time without any discomfort, they sit comfortably on the bridge of my nose. The build quality is great. They feel light but sturdy. The built-in HD camera is quite impressive. Gone are the days when you had to fumble with your phone to capture a quick moment. I've taken some great photos and videos, all with just a simple voice command or a tap on the frames. The quality is surprisingly good with natural colors and with a wide angle that captures your field of vision. I find it convenient to have a camera always at the ready. The glasses come with 8GB memory but I chose to transfer all photos and videos to my phone gallery. More than a camera, the Meta Headliners are an ingenious communication tool as well. It's like having a personal assistant constantly at your disposal. The open-ear audio system delivers clear sound that’s also immersive, allowing you to enjoy music, podcasts with Amazon Music and Spotify or phone calls while still being aware of my surroundings. I just wish the volume could get a bit louder specifically in noisy environments. And with the built-in microphone, I've taken calls and replied to messages without having to pull out my phone, which comes in handy especially while driving. Meta AI, the brains behind the Meta Headliners, is responsive and intuitive. Just say, ‘Hey Meta?’ and it’s ready to go. It can answer your questions, control the glasses, and provide real-time translations according to the specifications. It's like having a knowledgeable companion by your side, ready to assist you with a variety of tasks. I've used it to ask questions, control the glasses, but I have yet to try translations which I should do shortly. Overall, the Ray-Ban Meta Headliner Sunglasses have exceeded my expectations. They're a comfortable and fashionable accessory that integrates technology that actually works into my daily life. Some people would consider them a splurge, but if you’re looking for a pair of smart sunglasses that is a great combination of fashion and function, the Meta Headliners are an excellent choice.

Besides being very good sunglasses, the Ray-Ban Headliners are a wearable AV system and more. At the touch of a button, they will take a picture or video. With a touch to the temple, they will stream music or answer your phone. If you activate voice commands, they will access Meta AI and answer questions or perform commands. Rather amazing! Yes, the frames may be a bit heavy looking, but heavy frames seem to be in style these days. Considering the incredible amount of technology squeezed in, and the clunky look of most first-generation smart glasses, they are quite an improvement. Mine came with Polarized G-15 lenses. They are optically excellent as you would expect from Ray-Ban. G-15 indicates a green tint and that 15% of the light is allowed to pass through, so they are meant for relatively sunny days or bright locations. In the upper corners looking forward are the camera and the notification LED which lights whenever pictures or videos are being recorded. The notification is intended to let others know if they are being recorded, and the camera will not work if it’s covered or blocked. On the top right is the camera button. The right temple is a touchpad that responds to taps, or sliding your finger along it adjusts the volume. There are speakers at each ear which are quite clear and have some bass, and there’s an array of 5 microphones for both recording stereo video or voice commands and phone use. Inside on the right side, there’s a notification LED to let you know if you have messages. They turn on automatically when removed from the case, but there is a small on/off as well. The internal technology is up to date. They have 32 GB of memory for recording your pictures and videos. Connections are Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi is both 2.4 and 5ghz. As you would expect, these glasses are app-controlled for setup, configuration, and downloading your pictures. The minimum phone requirement is Android 10 or IOS 14.4. The Meta application is also the link to the AI and voice commands, so it needs to be allowed to run in the background to provide those functions. Downloading pictures and videos can be manual, or you can choose to automatically download when the frames are closed, or the glasses are in their case. The quality of pictures (3024x4032) and videos (1440x1920 @30fps) is excellent. They are 3x4 in portrait mode. The video is mildly wide angle, and the pictures are noticeably wide with their higher resolution. The 32 GB of storage is good for around 500+ pictures or 50+ videos. The video length can be set to 15, 30, or 60 seconds. Being a Meta product, they can also stream to FB or Instagram. The case is also the charging system. It looks like most Ray-Ban cases except for an LED to indicate charge status and a USB C port on the bottom. Once the case is charged, it can recharge the glasses up to 8 times. With an estimated running time of 4-6 hours per charge, that means you can have at least 36 hours of use before needing to find an AC outlet. However, you do need to provide your own charge block and cable. The Ray-Ban Headliners are an amazing piece of compact technology. They do everything advertised and do it well. They come in a medium frame size, so make sure they fit your face. I don’t know if I’ll use them as my everyday sunglasses, but I’m looking forward to videos of my next bike ride. If you’re into techy things and gadgets, you’ll enjoy them.