Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses trade cameras for discreet listening and calls
Meta’s $349 Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses remove the camera and focus on audio, offering a more discreet and comfortable option as some consumers push back against camera-equipped smart glasses. The review found that they look close to ordinary Ray-Bans while keeping useful features for listening and calls.
The Clubmaster frames weigh 47 grams and felt lighter because they put less pressure on the nose; they also fit securely without adjustment. They have six microphones and open-ear speakers, with call audio described as clear. Meta claims up to 12 hours of mixed use or six hours of continuous playback, and the reviewer had nearly half the battery left after five hours of streaming and a one-hour call.
- Meta’s audio-only glasses cost $349 and have no camera.
- The 47-gram frames felt comfortable and stayed in place.
- Battery remained near 50% after six hours of use.
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Meta and Ray-Ban make connected glasses that look like ordinary sunglasses but can play audio and handle phone calls. Earlier models included cameras, which let wearers take photos and videos but also raised concerns about privacy and how discreetly they could be used.
Audio-focused glasses keep the listening and calling functions without a camera. Their open-ear speakers leave the wearer’s ears uncovered, while microphones pick up their voice. This matters to people weighing hands-free convenience against comfort, appearance and other people’s privacy.
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Originally published by Engadget as “Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses review: No camera, no problem”.