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Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1)

The original 2023 Ray-Ban Meta glasses, still sold at a lower price in some markets. Shorter battery than Gen 2/3.

Last verified 2026-10-17. Numbers in [brackets] link to the source for each fact.

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Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1) smart glasses in Rebel Black (official Meta press photo)
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Key facts

Price
US: from $299 (Sep 2025)[2]
Ireland: from €247[3]
Released
2023[1]
Display
None[5]
Camera
12 MP; video 1360×1880[5]
Battery
Up to 4 h moderate use; case gives ~8 extra charges[5]
Weight
Unknown
Other
Unknown

Where it's sold

Officially sold in 17 countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Australia. [4][3]

General Meta supported list; Gen 1 stock varies by store.

United StatesCanadaUnited KingdomIrelandFranceGermanyItalySpainNetherlandsBelgiumAustriaSwitzerlandSwedenNorwayDenmarkFinlandAustralia

Which features work where

  • Meta AI voice assistant ("Hey Meta") (available)[9]
    Supported countries; Meta notes Meta AI and voice commands only work in selected countries and languages
  • Live translation (20 languages online, 6 offline) (available)[7]
    Online: EN, ES, FR, IT, PT, DE, HI, AR, RU, SV, FI, ZH, JA, KO, ID, VI, TH, TR, EL, NL. Offline packs: EN, ES, FR, IT, PT, DE
  • Live AI (continuous camera + mic session) (limited)[8]
    English only, rolling out over time in the US and Canada
  • Facebook/Instagram livestream from glasses (available)[5]
    Ray-Ban Mexico FAQ says livestreaming is only available on Gen 1

Green = available, amber = limited/rolling out, red = not available, grey = unknown. Features can differ by language setting as well as country.

Prescription

Prescription supported. Range: −12.00 to +6.00 total power (Meta's general Ray-Ban Meta range)[6]

Meta.com, Ray-Ban.com or certified retailers[6]

Full Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1) prescription guide →

Owner reports

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What we couldn't verify yet

  • Exact launch date per market
  • Weight

FAQ

Where can I buy Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1)?

Officially sold in 17 countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Australia.

Does Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1) support prescription lenses?

Yes. Range: −12.00 to +6.00 total power (Meta's general Ray-Ban Meta range). Meta.com, Ray-Ban.com or certified retailers

How much does Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1) cost?

US: from $299 (Sep 2025); Ireland: from €247.

Does Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1) have a display or camera?

Display: None. Camera: 12 MP; video 1360×1880.

Sources

  1. Road to VR: Next-gen Ray-Ban & Oakley Vanguard price/release (press, verified 2026-10-17; quoted page text seen via search)
  2. Meta blog: Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) available now (official, verified 2026-10-17; quoted page text seen via search)
  3. Meta Store Ireland: Shop all AI glasses (EUR prices) (official, verified 2026-10-17; quoted page text seen via search)
  4. Meta Help: AI glasses supported countries (official, verified 2026-10-17; quoted page text seen via search)
  5. Ray-Ban Mexico: Ray-Ban Meta FAQ (official, verified 2026-10-17; page read directly)
  6. Meta Help: How to order prescription lenses for AI glasses (official, verified 2026-10-17; page read directly)
  7. Meta Help: How to use live translation (official, verified 2026-10-17; quoted page text seen via search)
  8. Meta Help: How to use live AI (official, verified 2026-10-17; page read directly)
  9. Ray-Ban US: Ray-Ban Meta FAQ (official, verified 2026-10-17; page read directly)