Meta formally announced the second generation of its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses at the 2025 edition of its annual Meta Connect event. Originally launched back in 2023, these AR-enabled smart glasses have seen some substantial improvements, especially when it comes to battery life and overall functionality. With enhanced features, including ultra HD 3K video recording and improved audio capabilities, the new Ray-Ban glasses aim to enhance user experience while seamlessly integrating technology into daily life.
Battery life The new Ray-Ban Meta glasses offer very good battery life. Power up to eight hours of combined use on a single charge! They can remain powered for nine hours total and deliver six hours of nonstop tunes on a charge. The charging case is a cool feature for a quick fix. 20-minutes charging time to 50% fast-charging means an additional 36-hours of power for your travel needs.
Enhanced Features and Demonstrations
During the event, Mark Zuckerberg showcased the glasses‘ capabilities by demonstrating a cooking feature at Meta’s headquarters. The immersive experience included cooking content creator Jack Mancuso, engaging with Zuckerberg as he created a Korean-inspired steak sauce. This live demonstration showcased the glasses’ impressive, hands-free stabilized video recording technology.
The new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses feature a remarkable 12-megapixel camera with a 122-degree wide-angle lens. With this configuration you’ll be able to capture gorgeous ultra HD 3K videos, nearly twice the resolution of the last generation! Mancuso’s live video feed served to demonstrate the glasses in action. Viewers saw just how powerful these tools can be to create live content at scale.
“I love the set-up you have here, with soy sauce and other ingredients. How can I help?” – Meta AI voice
Like Mancuso, as he was trying to talk to Zuckerberg, he had a bit of a technical difficulty, this time with Wi-Fi.
“I think the Wi-Fi might be messed up — back to you Mark!” – Jack Mancuso
Zuckerberg recognized this hiccup with good humor, recognizing the irony of low-tech connectivity problems bamboozling high-tech solutions.
“You know what? It’s all good. The irony of the whole thing is that you spend years making the technology, and then the Wi-Fi of the day kind of… catches you.” – Mark Zuckerberg
Pricing and Market Position
Second-gen Ray-Ban Meta glasses now cost $379. This relatively low price point is what makes them such an attractive option within the smart eyewear space. This pricing serves to highlight their sophisticated service delivery. It further underscores Meta’s larger strategic pivot to bringing augmented reality into common wearables.
With extended battery life and enhanced high-quality 4k recording, these glasses are perfectly suited for countless situations. Whether users are enjoying a meal at famous establishments or navigating daily life, they’ll benefit from the glasses’ conversation focus technology. This innovation is powered by open-ear speakers, allowing conversations to be amplified while still providing the distinctness of life’s social interactions.
“If you’re eating at a hot new restaurant, commuting on the train, or catching your favorite DJ’s latest set, conversation focus uses your AI glasses’ open-ear speakers to amplify the voice of the person you’re talking to.” – Meta
Beyond the hardware improvements, Meta is looking at cranking up advances in its AI technology. With continued battery efficiency, users will see the intelligent personal assistant feature become more ubiquitous and swiftly accessible.
“As we make battery and energy efficiency optimizations, Meta AI will transition from something you prompt with a wake word to an always-available assistant.” – Meta
Consumer Reception and Future Prospects
Based on the initial reception to the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses, it seems that tech enthusiasts and early adopters are already responding positively. By combining chic design and advanced function, Magic Leap has something for everyone from gamers to educators looking for real-world applications for augmented reality.
As consumers start to get a taste of what these glasses can do, user feedback will be key. Meta’s pledge to ongoing improvements, based on real-world use, will help improve user experience even more.