Meta announced Ray-Ban Meta Audio on Sept. 23, 2026: audio-focused smart glasses reported to have no cameras, with hands-free music, podcast and call support plus Meta AI interaction. Meta set a U.S. starting price of $349 and scheduled shipping to begin Oct. 13, 2026. Ray-Ban’s U.S. collection showed preorder listings.
Audio-focused glasses without cameras
Ray-Ban Meta Audio puts listening and voice interaction at the center of the design. The glasses are reported to have no cameras, while Meta says they support hands-free music and podcasts, calls and interaction with Meta AI.
That makes the camera-free design a clear distinction, but it does not remove every audio privacy concern. Calls and assistant interactions involve audio, and the glasses have no blinking light to signal recording.
Weight, battery and frame choices
Meta lists the glasses at 43 grams. Its battery figures are maximums: up to 12 hours of use on one charge, with up to 48 additional hours from the included charging case.
| Feature | Announced detail |
| Weight | 43 g |
| Use per charge | Up to 12 hours, according to Meta |
| Additional use from the charging case | Up to 48 hours, according to Meta |
| Frame styles | Clubmaster and Burbank |
| Color-and-lens options | 23 combinations across both styles |
| Stated uses | Hands-free music, podcasts, calls and Meta AI interaction |
| Optical prescriptions | Both styles support a wide range of prescriptions |
Meta also lists professionally adjustable temple tips, adjustable or swappable nose pads and overextension hinges. The two frame styles are Clubmaster and Burbank.
U.S. price and scheduled shipping
Meta announced a U.S. starting price of $349, with shipping scheduled to begin Oct. 13, 2026. The preorder listings appeared in Ray-Ban’s U.S. collection. The announced date is a U.S. shipping schedule, not a date for other markets.
