Customer Ratings & Reviews

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.

First things first. These glasses are both stylish and functional. They are comfortable to wear, albeit slightly heavier than typical glasses. But they look great, which is not too surprising since Ray-Ban is involved. But where they really shine is their thoughtful design decisions. Everything seems well thought-out and elegant. Case in point is well, the case. It looks very nice and the glasses charge in them. The glasses snap into the case to charge, and you're shown a subtle light around the case's clasp that indicates the charging level. Again, it's such an elegant design. Setup was equally elegant and easy. The app guides you through the process, which only took a couple of minutes. The app also gives you a quick introduction to using the glasses. All of it is done so well. On to the glasses themselves. I must say, the camera quality is significantly better than I was expecting. Taking a photo is as simple is hitting the button on the frames. It shoots pretty quickly and has an LED indicator letting others know what's happening. Taking videos is equally easy. You just hold that same button for a moment. Video quality is also pretty great. Again, better than I was expecting. I was experimenting with wearing them and shooting video while walking and the stability is impressive as well. It makes for some dynamic and interesting video. The one negative of video recording is that you're limited to about a minute at a time. Though, that is somewhat understandable, considering the video processing that needs to be done. Audio quality of the recordings is another highlight. I was very impressed at how good the audio sounded in the videos I recorded. I was also impressed with how good the audio sounded coming from the built in speakers. I've used other glasses that have Bluetooth headphones built in, and these glasses meet or exceed their quality. You can also use voice commands to do things as well. Saying things like "Meta, take a photo". The responsiveness is excellent in this regard, though the available voice commands aren't quite as expansive as your typical voice assistant. Overall, these are excellent, and do everything they set out to do with elegance and style. Pros: Look great, Good camera and video quality, great audio quality, easy to use, nicely designed, good battery life, excellent case and design Cons: A bit heavier than typical glasses, one minute video restriction

I was super excited to try out these glasses out! I mean Ray-bans with smart technology? Sounds super cool. And I can say I was NOT disappointed. Firstly, the look and feel of the glasses are nice and premium. They're lightweight and the shades are definetly on the darker side. I was concerned that with the technology built in, they'd be heavy and bulky but they are surprisingly lightweight and easy to handle. Speaking of the technology, I was SUPER impressed with the camera's quality. The pictures attached of the outside are straight from the glasses and to be honest, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between this and any modern iPhone's photo. It's super cool and intuitive to take pictures and the app does a great job of explaining the features of your glasses. These glasses also have the ability to record video which record in great quality as well. They also have the ability to stream straight to facebook which is crazy but something I have not tried yet. The concept of this feels so natural, its so cool to just press a button and start recording in a nice quality and create some memories hands free. The bluetooth audio I was really surprised with, its not going to be like a high-quality speaker but Ray-Bans have done some impressive tinkering where the music unironically feels like its playing right in your head in a very nice quality. Super cool feature! Overall, if you're looking for some nice stylish glasses with all the cool futuristic features you might want to experience, defintely give these a try. Taking photos with your glasses is something super underrated right now.

I am big fan of ray-ban glasses and have used their previous generation of smart glasses in the past to listen music. I was looking for the smart glasses to take videos and photos and got the Ray-Ban Meta – Headliner smart glass. It came with Ray-Ban Meta Headliner (Standard) Smart Bluetooth Audio Glasses - Shiny Black, Polarized G15 Green, Charging Case, Cleaning Cloth and Reference Guide. The case itself is well made to hold the glass as well as to allow charge the glass from the case. It is very light smart glass even though it has 12 MP built-in HD camera and battery with high performance polarized lenses which offers clarity and 100% UVA / UVB protection. Setup is easy by downloading Meta view from iOS store and can be registered as new account or logging with existing account. The app identified the glass without any issues and connected via Bluetooth. There was a firmware version available to update and it took 4 mins to complete the update. All settings can be configured via app. The settings can be changing video length, capture button preference, calls and messaging settings by connecting the phone, WhatsApp, messenger, saved network, auto import etc. It was very comfortable to wear, and the sound quality is great while listening to music and taking calls in quite environment and having hard time to hear while driving or noisy environment as there is no noise cancelling, sound isolation, environment noise control, integrated amplifier. With Open-Ear audio and speakers, it delivers rich audio quality, music, and calls in quiet environment. The volume adjustment, pause, skip can be performed by touch control on the side. By pressing the capture button once can take a still photo and holding the capture button down starts a video recording. The photo and video quality are great in bright condition. However, with low light condition the photo quality is not that great. It is amazing concept to take photo and videos from glass with Ray Ban lenses. However, there can be more improvements like zoom option and option to record more than 60 seconds and better sound quality while driving / noisy conditions for next generation glasses.

The Meta/Facebook collaboration with iconic sunglasses maker RayBan has released a new generation of a combination product of “smart” sunglasses. This recalls for me the original, but ill fated smart glasses first introduced in 2012. Modified over the years to a more industrial focus, they really did not catch on. I think they were perhaps just ahead of their time. Finally their parent company pulled the plug in 2023, although other manufacturers still have competing products available.. 
With the passage of time, the evolution of technology and social media has softened the bias against recording all of your life and posting it online, whether it is on Facebook / Instagram (of course, subsidiaries of Meta) or TikTok or the social media du jour. The prior generation of this product was released by the same partners of Meta/RayBan in 2021, under the product name “Stories”, to suggest the utilization of the glasses to record the Story of your life experiences, as they happen, without having to dig out and fire up your mobile phone. This model has several technical advances over the 2021 model, for the same suggested price. Please note that the base price comes without prescription lenses, which can be ordered either from the factory or can be added, at a cost, to your off the shelf glasses. The cost of the prescription lenses can double the cost of the base Headliner glasses, depending on your lens options (polarized, mirrored fronts, bifocal or multifocal lenses, adjustable lens darkening, etc.). The lens retrofit can be done after you have a chance to try them out. If you are a contact lens wearer, this is an expense you can avoid. You can locate the closest vendor or a mail away source for your lens replacement via the “Meta View” app, available in iOS and Android versions. There was a local LensCrafter store identified to my locale, and I was able to get a price quote for exactly what I would need to upgrade my sun-spectacles. I'm yet to decide whether to make the financial leap to the lens upgrade for more versatile vision usage. Compared to the 2021 Stories, back when Meta was still Facebook, for the same MSRP, you now are getting a much improved product: a sharper 12MP still camera, louder speakers, five microphones (up from three), and a water-resistant build. You no longer need to fear taking your sunglasses to the pool-side or the beach. I have not previously owned smart glasses, although I was quite aware of the original recoil to the public, generating the epithet “Glass-Hole” around 2012, for early adopters of the product. The backlash centered on privacy and lack of consent of those being audio/visually recorded. Meta has made several accommodations to make the capacities less creepy to those in your social circles. When you initiate a video recording session, there is a visible white LED on the left hinge area facing forward. If you cover the LED, recording stops. The LED is easily seen, but not overly obtrusive. Walking down a sidewalk, you probably would not create stares and avoidance; certainly less than if you were walking along with your phone up at eye view facing forward and obviously recording your local events. Is this enough notice to the public of your video recording, to comply with local statutes against audio-visual recording by you without the consent of the subjects of your recording? I suppose that is a topic that Meta deals with somewhere is the fine print that you scroll though to get to the “accept and proceed” button when you first install the Meta View app. The app is easily installed, taking really only 5 minutes or so. It walks you through an easy pairing process, connecting the glasses to your phone without requiring you to manually pair over Bluetooth or sign into your home Wi-Fi network. It does require you to create a Meta account, but does not force joining FaceBook or Instagram. If you already have an account, you can use your FB or I’gram account, as a passage into the Meta View app. The app smoothly guides you through setting up the glasses, turning on the notification and preference options to best integrate with your phone. A software update was noticed, and with my permission, was installed during the original installation. Connecting to your favorite music network provider was facilitated, Apple Music in my case. MetaAI was also an option, to open up the evolving capacities of the glasses. The example offered was that you could verbally ask your Headliner glasses: “Meta, what is that building?” while you are sightseeing in a foreign country, for a narrative of the object and its history. Apparently it uses GPS to locate the options of the image, and report back to you over the speakers in the frame. This is an introductory version of AI functionality, which will mature with future software updates. The field of view that the glasses capture are a bit wide angle. The lens is mounted on the left hinge, so the field of a snapshot might be a touch off center over what you were truly seeing. To get the object of the picture back to the center might benefit from a bit of cropping after the fact, but with the wide angle capture, seldom would you loose the central object off the width of the picture. In setting up the app, you have several choices for how you want to deal with your photos and videos. I opted for automatic download to my phone. I chose not to automatically upload to my Instagram account, at least until I become more comfortable with the whole process. There are several choices to choose from, and as expected Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp are all choices. But saving automatically to your personal phone is always an option. The sound quality of the glasses is quite surprisingly robust. Whether it is listening to music, an audiobook/podcast, or receiving/making a cell phone call the clarity was quite acceptable. You have the added advantage over earbuds of much improved awareness of your surroundings, so automobiles approaching, less than friendly dogs barking, etc. are given an early audible warning for your personal safety. I found the music playback surprisingly good. Not audiophile, sound isolating, noise canceling, but not requiring inserting ear buds or over the ear headphones, with their disadvantages as outlined above. You can answer a phone call, pause the music, change the volume, etc. with touches/swipes to the right temple frame. And the music coming so close to your ears still keeps it audible, but private. And a quick tap of the glasses’ temple piece pauses it discretely without having to fumble for your phone to put the tunes on hold. If you connect your Headliners to your home WiFi, then software updates, photo/video synchronization, and messages will be automatic. Photos and videos will be automatically downloaded to your phone. Video clips are taken in your choice of up to 30 seconds, set in the Meta View app. There is the option to continuously Live Stream what you are seeing for active, longer segments of video, which I have yet to experiment with. The short clips seem to be made for TikTok or Instagram postings. All told I found the RayBan/Meta smart glasses more compelling than I would have anticipated. I’m waiting to spring for the prescription lenses, which ups the ante on price by a lot. Without prescription focusing available, I am limited from wearing to read or drive with the Meta glasses, making switching between pairs a bit of a chore. If I had contact lenses, these would be an excellent choice for sunglasses, where I could wear them driving, to the beach or pool, and able to use them in all environments.

How did they fit all this technology into a pair of sunglasses? I can’t wait to take these on vacation this summer! In the box, I received the Headliner smart sunglasses with shiny black frames and the G15 green tint polarized lenses, a leather case that also doubles as a charger, a cleaning cloth, a quick start guide, safety and warranty info, and info on where to purchase prescription lenses. There is no charge cable included but the case uses a USB-C cable to charge which is pretty common these days so you probably already have one. As a hands free device, the sound quality during calls has been good, I was able to talk at a normal loudness and the caller could hear me fine. If you have audio prompts turned on, the glasses will announce when you receive a text and who it’s from so your phone can stay in your pocket. You can use voice commands to have the text read to you. As headphones, I thought the sound was a little thin but I can say these are the best sounding sunglasses I ever owned! It’s understandable, the speakers are tiny and aimed across your ear instead of into it. At louder volume levels you will get a lot of audio bleed and anyone around you will be able to hear what you’re listening to. The touchpad on the right ear piece can be used with a tap or swipe to pause, resume, adjust volume, or skip. I do find that handy. Playback pauses automatically when you remove the glasses from your face and resumes when you put them back on. As a camera, you’re able to take photos and video either with voice commands or by tapping or holding the capture button on the right earpiece. Videos are limited to either 15, 30, or 60 seconds max unless you are live streaming. There is a tiny LED on the right side of the frame where the user can see it that illuminates briefly during photos or stays on during video recording, there is also a capture LED on the right side facing out to let others know they are being recorded. The camera is on the user’s left side so photos may not be centered on the subject until you get the hang of looking slightly right before snapping a pic. Video quality is quite good when played back on a phone screen, videos are portrait mode only as far as I could tell. I did upload a couple to YouTube to see how they looked. YouTube’s compression or viewing on a larger screen made the video quality suffer. I did have some wind noise in the mics when I took videos while riding my bike. This is my first time using Meta AI, it was freakishly accurate. Using the command “Ok Meta, look and…..” it was able to identify landmarks and POI’s. My son was playing a video game and my other son asked Meta to look and tell him what game was on the tv, Meta correctly identified Fallout 4! It was able to identify animals and plants and we had it read a sign that was in Spanish. I understand that the foreign languages are limited at the moment and only work in the US and Canada but it’s still impressive. If I had a choice, I probably wouldn’t buy the model with dark lenses. I would opt for the Transitions lenses so I could use them indoors also. I could see making use of these while visiting places like museums or aquariums or places like that and these lenses are too dark for me to want to use them indoors.

The Ray-Ban Meta Headliner sunglasses are a stylish and functional pair of shades that offer excellent protection from the sun. They feature a classic Ray-Ban design with a modern twist, having Meta AI integrated into the sunglasses while providing audio and video capabilities. The glasses are packed with features, so I’ll try to break them down a little in this review. Design They feature a lightweight frame made from a combination of metal and plastic, and the lenses are available in a variety of colors. The sunglasses also come with a charging case and a cleaning cloth. My glasses were a shiny black material that scuffed and scratched the second I touched them, but that’s to be expected with this kind of finish. The lenses seem high quality and the ones in my pair are listed as green, but it’s a subtle tint. There’s a camera, and speakers built into these sunglasses, so they’re going to be bulkier than a normal pair of shades, but the design team did a wonderful job in making them comfortable to wear, even on my big head. I’m not in love with the design, but that’s going to be pretty subjective depending on your preferences. A more squared pair of frames just seem to complement my head better, but I think if you have a smaller head, these would look just fine on you. I also believe these are meant to be a unisex frame, as they look at home on my daughter’s face as well. The shiny black finish is very prone to smudges, scuffs, and scratches as well. I already have a couple of scuffs on the legs of the frame, and I’ve done nothing but baby them in the last few days. Features The Ray-Ban Meta Headliner sunglasses are packed with features, including: Meta AI integration: The sunglasses have Meta AI built-in, which allows you to use voice commands to control your music, take photos, and more. You can ask Meta to describe what you’re seeing, take a photo, make a phone call or even search the web for something. While it can’t do everything that you’re used to your other AI assistants doing, it does have some basic functions and hopefully we’ll see more in the future. Audio capabilities: The sunglasses have built-in speakers and a microphone, so you can listen to music and make phone calls without having to take your phone out of your pocket. The speakers actually sound quite good, but have a lot of sound leakage. Gestures: You can customize the gestures on the glasses to activate things like Spotify or other applications. Changing the volume is simply a swipe left or right. A tap will pause your music and a button press will take a photo. It’s all very well-designed and intuitive. Video capabilities: The sunglasses have a built-in camera, so you can take photos and videos. While the camera isn’t the greatest at capturing action photos, the videos I captured turned out nice. UV protection: The lenses provide 100% protection from UV rays. Which is what a good pair of sunglasses should do. Performance The Ray-Ban Meta Headliner sunglasses perform well in all areas. The lenses provide excellent protection from the sun, and the audio and video capabilities work well. The Meta AI integration is also very impressive, and it allows you to control your sunglasses with just your voice. All the features work well and are customized via the Meta View app on your phone. Overall The Ray-Ban Meta Headliner sunglasses are a stylish and feature-packed pair of shades that offer exceptional protection from the sun. I’m not a fan of the design or the shiny black finish as it’s very prone to scuffs and scratches, but those are subjective, and you may just absolutely love those aspects of the design. If you’re okay with the design and find a finish you like, these are a fun pair of sunglasses, especially for a tech enthusiast.

I've had a few different pairs of "smart" glasses that I use for various situations (beach, e-bike riding, etc.). The Headliner glasses are the best version and then some. Set-up does require a separate Meta app, but once installed, connecting was painless with very little effort on my part. And with each subsequent usage, it always has connected flawlessly, at least for the few dozens of times I've used them. The fit was a bit snug at first, but they do "break-in," so give it a few wears. I didn't think I would use the Meta AI as much as I do, but having the tool built into the glasses I find myself reaching for my phone less, with the results being just as accurate and helpful. From "what am I looking at," to "what kind of car is this," the results are quick and snappy and has been quite enjoyable testing just how far the search goes. The tool I thought would be a given is finding the name of a song that's playing, but not yet. Hopefully more features come with updates. The camera is definitely an improvement over past recorder glasses I've owned. What was once a gimmick actually serves as a solid substitute for taking a quick shot with my phone. Clean, vibrant pictures and videos that can easily be shared and edited within the app or exported out for work on others. I ride an e-bike around and enjoy recording various trips. Much easier than rigging up my Action Cam. The only hangup I've found is learning the framing. There is no zoom or autofocus, so you get everything in the camera view. If you want tighter shots, learning the distance from the camera will take some configuring, but is completely doable. Lastly, the sound is impressive in terms of volume. Sound quality depends greatly on what you're listening to. Podcasts and YouTube "talking" vids sound great while allowing me to hear any ambient noise around me. Once you turn on anything bass heavy or punchy, it's listenable but becomes flat. The bass response actually performs better at lower volumes creating more depth. I mention this, but I wasn't expecting too much from over ear audio. All-and-all I'm satisfied with the listening experience. The Headliners are a lot of fun thus far and provide great functionality. They'll definitely be in full swing using at the beach and other locales throughout the summer!

I’ve had my Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses for about a year, and while I really enjoyed them at first, a few issues have come up recently. After wearing them regularly, the bridge area started to hurt my nose, which was never a problem before. It seems like the fit has changed or the pads have worn down over time, making them uncomfortable for long use. On top of that, ever since I upgraded to the new iPhone 16, the glasses won’t connect via Bluetooth anymore. I’ve tried everything — resetting the glasses, reinstalling the Meta app, forgetting and re-pairing the device, even restarting both the glasses and my phone — but nothing works. They just refuse to reconnect. It’s disappointing because I really liked how convenient and stylish these glasses were. The audio and photo features were great while they lasted. I just wish Meta had a smoother way to transition between phones or a better fix for reconnection issues after upgrading devices. Overall: 3/5 ⭐️ Amazing concept and features when working, but the comfort and connectivity need serious improvement.

The Meta Raven Glasses combine classic Ray-Ban style with impressive smart features, making them both fashionable and functional. With a crisp 12MP ultra-wide camera, smooth 1080p video, clear open-ear speakers, and handy voice control via “Hey Meta,” they let you capture moments, listen to music, take calls, and even livestream without ever reaching for your phone. Lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear, they’re perfect for travel, events, or everyday use—delivering style, convenience, and innovation in one sleek package.

I pre-ordered the Ray-Ban Meta - Headliner (Standard) Smart Bluetooth Audio Glasses in Shiny Caramel Transparent and Teal Blue, and after getting my hands on this innovative piece of eyewear, I can confidently say that they live up to the hype of being the next generation of smart glasses. The Ray-Ban Meta collection successfully merges iconic design with cutting-edge technology, making them an exciting addition to the world of smart eyewear. One of the standout features of these glasses is the upgraded 12MP camera and five-microphone system. With this setup, I found it incredibly easy to capture life's best moments and share them with friends and family, thanks to the seamless livestreaming feature directly to Instagram and Facebook. The open-ear audio system offers a discreet way to enjoy rich audio quality for both music and calls while staying aware of your surroundings. The audio quality is surprisingly impressive, considering it comes from a pair of glasses. It's a unique experience to have your favorite tracks playing in the background while you go about your day, all without the need for traditional headphones or earbuds. The hands-free calling and messaging feature is a game-changer. I no longer have to interrupt my activities to answer the phone or send messages. Whether it's WhatsApp, Messenger, or SMS, I can manage my communications with just my voice commands. This makes these smart glasses perfect for multitasking on the go. What sets the Ray-Ban Meta glasses apart is the Meta AI voice control. This feature allows you to spark your creativity, access information, and control various features using your voice. It's intuitive and responsive, ensuring you don't miss a beat while keeping your phone safely in your pocket. These glasses also offer versatile lens options, including sun, polarized, or Transitions® lenses, which provide advanced clarity, comfort, and 100% UVA & UVB protection. They are even compatible with prescription lenses, catering to a wide range of users. Battery life is impressive, offering up to four hours of usage and a substantial 36 hours of charge time with the portable case. This ensures you can use them throughout the day without frequent interruptions for recharging. Privacy concerns are also addressed, with easy-to-access privacy settings allowing you to manage your data sharing preferences with Meta. The Capture LED feature is handy, alerting others when you are recording or going live, enhancing privacy and etiquette. In conclusion, the Ray-Ban Meta - Headliner Smart Bluetooth Audio Glasses are an exciting leap forward in the world of smart eyewear. The combination of iconic Ray-Ban style with cutting-edge technology makes them a stylish and functional accessory for daily life. While the price point may be a consideration for some, the impressive features and capabilities make them a worthwhile investment for tech-savvy individuals looking to capture, communicate, and enjoy life in a unique way.

I love these for having good quality sound that is not in or around my ears. They look good and having a camera available for videos or pictures at an event like a concert where you do not have to have your phone out is a great use of these. The Ai is improving.

💪 BUILD: I have the glossy version of the low-bridge Headliner model. While I typically prefer matte textured frames, I do like the aesthetic of the shiny Headliner. I wear glasses all the time, so my frames tend to go through some wear and tear. My Headliners already have a few scuffs on the frames, but it’s not noticeable unless I’m really looking. Not really an issue in the grand scheme of things, but I do wish that Meta offered a matte version of the Headliner. Hopefully there will be an option in the future, as a couple other models have matte options. Folding the glasses feels confident, and stowing them away in the charging case feels secure without them rattling around. The case itself feels nicely designed—neither cheap nor premium, but certainly more premium than my normal sunglasses cases. And I appreciate that there’s an indicator light on the magnetically closing lid to give me a quick status on its battery level. The USB-C port on the bottom makes it easy to charge the case, and a stealthy pairing button on the rear of the case makes it easy to pair with your smartphone. It should also be mentioned that the glasses themselves are IPX4 rated, so they can withstand some splashes, but they won’t necessarily be able to sustain a downpour. I wouldn’t recommend taking them into a pool unless you’re cautious as not to get them wet, since submerging them is completely out of the question. 🔘 CONTROLS: The control scheme is pretty straight forward on the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. When you’re wearing them, you’ll find the ability to take pictures by pressing the button on the top-right of the frame, and holding the button will begin a video clip. For music playback and spawning the Meta AI assistant, you can use the stealthily hidden touch area of the frame, also found on the right side. Swiping gestures will control volume, single tap to play/pause, and double-tap or triple-tap to skip forward and backward. And a long-hold to spawn the Meta AI assistant or optionally Spotify Tap or Apple Music. You can also configure a 3-finger hold in the app, but only to spawn the Meta AI assistant. There’s also a switch found on the inner-left side of the frames if you want to completely power off the glasses and use them as a normal pair of sunglasses without additional features. Whether it's for privacy purposes or to save battery, the option is there. And lastly, you can control many of these features simply using your voice with Meta AI, in addition to all the other benefits an AI assistant could yield you. So if your hands are preoccupied, saying “Hey Meta” spawns the AI with a very high success rate. 👓 COMFORT: I’ve been wearing the Ray-Ban Meta Headliner under a variety of different scenarios—driving, working on a computer outdoors, wearing them on my 7 mile round-trip scooter commute to work, and other leisurely scenarios. For me, the low bridge fit of the Headliner has been good, overall. Many other glasses I’d be constantly re-adjusting as they’d be slipping down my nose, but these have been much more pleasant than I’d expected. I’ll still need to put them through the paces of more strenuous activity like running or volleyball, but in casual day-to-day usage, wearing them has been seamless and pleasant. 📷 CAMERA: Still images are captured from the camera at 12MP (3024x4032) in a portrait/vertical aspect ratio. In well-lit environments, the images and videos aren’t as sharp as a modern smartphone when you zoom in and compare frame-by-frame—but I was still very impressed with the color and contrast. In dimly lit environments, the images will be much softer, so perhaps not as good for sharing on social media. Videos are captured at 1360x1824 @ 30 fps in a portrait/vertical aspect ratio, and are limited to 60 second clips. This consistently yielded a file size of about 115MB per 60 second clip. So you won’t be able to sustain a long recording session on the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, but you’ll certainly be able to store quite a few clips on its internal 32GB storage. Video stabilization was impressively good in my experience. As someone who rides a fast electric scooter, all my footage was very smooth with no lens distortion or rolling shutter effects. But since the framerate is capped at 30fps, this does mean that quick head motions will yield blurrier footage during those moments. And I noticed that during really sunny outdoor environments, the auto-exposure was very good and quick to react—but this could be distracting if the amount of light being captured by the sensor is constantly changing. Since you don’t have a viewfinder, you won’t really know if you’re getting a good shot until you’ve imported it. So I certainly wouldn’t rely on this as a main camera, but it’s been an absolute joy to have at the ready. Importing videos and images is as simple as opening the Meta View app on your phone and hitting the “Import” button which will join your phone to the glasses over a direct Wi-Fi connection. However, you can also auto-import while charging the glasses in the case while connected to a saved Wi-Fi network. I really appreciate this feature since it means I can take pictures and videos while being in the moment, then automatically have photos imported when I’m home. 🎤 MICROPHONE: The onboard microphones also surprised me quite a bit, as well. While they won’t do very well while blazing through wind on my electric scooter, they are excellent for capturing audio in most other situations. They do a very good job of recording your own voice, and a decent job at recording your immediate environment. Personally, I’d say the audio is about on par with many smartphone microphones which was a pleasant surprise. I frequently used these microphones to spawn the Meta AI by saying “Hey Meta”, and was surprised to find that it was able to hear me and consistently fulfill my inquiries while blazing in the wind on an electric scooter. 🔊 SPEAKERS: The speakers on the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are certainly not going to replace my earbuds for more intimate listening purposes, but for casual listening while working outdoors or on a scooter ride, I do enjoy them. In bassier music (which is a lot of music these days), the dynamic EQ will cause vocals and other instruments to become much quieter whenever there’s a low-end punch, so this can be pretty distracting for me. I’m hoping they can revise their algorithm to alleviate this behavior. These speakers aren’t built to deliver this kind of bass; I’d be much happier if they would keep the rest of the frequency range intact and let the bass response take a sacrifice because at least then I wouldn’t be hearing vocals constantly changing loudness. Producers use vocal compression to alleviate these kinds of problems in studio recordings, but these are undoing that work. The speakers will function much more consistently for podcast style content, but a lot of my library exhibited this distracting behavior to varying lengths. It really depends on how the music was produced, so it really doesn’t matter what genres you listen to—your library just isn’t safe from this EQ algorithm. This makes the listening experience less immersive than many $20-$30 in-ear monitors, and I imagine for the majority of people, this is supposed to be one of the main selling points of the glasses. So if you’re listening casually and not very intently, these can be great, but if you’re looking to be immersed, I found this behavior to keep me distracted. 🤖 META AI: Meta AI is one of the cooler features about these glasses, but they’re still a work in progress. You’re able to control most of the features of the glasses through a simple voice command, and also provide answers to inquiries you’d run through most AI search algorithms these days. However, responses will typically be short and succinct, so you shouldn’t expect really detailed responses. Moreover, there’s still a lot of things Meta AI cannot do—like reminders, calendar events, sending images over SMS, language translations, voice memos, etc. Only time will tell which features will be integrated into Meta AI. I haven’t quite found a genuine use-case for telling the Meta AI to tell me more about something in front of me, but it performs best when analyzing things close by, as opposed to off in the distance. 🔋 BATTERY: Meta claims that you can achieve 4 hours on a single charge (capturing and syncing up to 100 videos or up to 500 photos per full charge). This will vary depending on how you use them, but I did find that claim to be pretty reasonable even with music playback, but it’ll also vary depending on how loud you are listening. With that said, it takes only 75 minutes to reach a full charge from dead in the charging case, and you can achieve a 50% charge in only 22 minutes. So if you are expecting to use the smart features throughout an entire day, you’ll likely need to top up throughout the day to keep the action going. Thus far, I only reached a low battery one time, and I appreciated that the Meta AI assistant told me so I could charge them for my next usage. 🧐 CONCLUSION: For the asking price, I do think the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are innovative, and I’m making them a more integral part of my everyday life as someone who frequently wears glasses. My biggest criticism is in regards to the sound EQ—which I hope can be improved with a firmware update. But there are a lot of things to like about these glasses, and I hope to see Ray-Ban and Meta improve upon them over time.

Great glasses for on the go recording and pictures. Battery life is better than expected and sound quality is too. Only issues would be the record light is very bright and at night time can be distracting to other people around and embarrassing to use Connectivity issues with Bluetooth by not being able to pair with phone is also sometimes an issue. Also I would like to be able to change the aspect ratio but it’s not a deal breaker for me However everything else is really neat about the glasses and worth the price

Very impressed with these glasses. Not as heavy or as uncomfortable as I have read from other reviews. I had a prescription made for them and I wear these all day. Sound quality is very good as well as the range being away from the phone for connectivity. Was so impressed I got an additional pair for my wife.

These glasses are stylish, comfortable, and take amazing quality photos/videos. The sound is good but I wish the volume could go a little louder. My only negative is the battery doesn’t last very long—within 6 hours my battery is under 10%, even when not actively using any of the smart features.

The Ray-Ban - Meta Smart Headliner Bluetooth Audio Glasses - Shiny Black/G15 Green need some more testing to get out the remaining quirks. I had to request a replacement pair, because my first pair did not perform as the instructions claimed they would. The second pair performed no better than the first pair. The first disappointment was the missing cleaning cloth in both orders I received. Second there was no pull tab inside either case to activate the power on for automatic pairing. I had to manually pair by pressing the rear button and wait for the flashing blue light in order to manually see it on my phone. An automatic update followed the pairing. Tutorials gave insight for using the glasses to take pictures, videos, live stream, go hands free, and speak to Meta for assistance. The Meta app created a folder in my phones storage to automatically transfer pictures and videos from the app after being imported. The pictures come out sharp and are just as good of quality as most digital photos. The videos also are of good quality and my voice is heard loud enough in comparison to the picked up background noise. I couldn’t get the glasses to live stream to my Facebook. Every time I followed streaming instructions, the glasses just took a pic or video, but no live stream. With the hands free feature, I was able to make calls by saying, “Meta call Dr. Smith.” My phone immediately began to call Dr. Smith. When I said, “stop,” it did not stop the call so I had to manually touch my phone. It will not take commands to play a particular song on Spotify. The Touchpad has no connection at all. It does not work to control volume or to pause music. Also, there is no way to delete more than one pic or video at a time within the Meta app. That is frustrating to not have the option to select all. The Ray Ban Meta Smart Headliner Bluetooth Audio Glasses only work with Microsoft messenger and WhatsApp for communication and only Spotify app for music. The Ray-Ban - Meta Smart Headliner Bluetooth Audio Glasses - Shiny Black/G15 Green need more experimentation to get all functions to work as stated with all phones.

Awesome glasses. Works well. Love taking pictures and videos on the go easier than ever before.

Really cool sunglasses! They sync with your iphone very easily and overall sound quality is better than k expected. It is very easy to take quick pictures and videos. The Meta View App is very easy to use and the sunglasses are quite stylish.

Great product, good quality, great value, great battery life and great video quality