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Meta Launches Prescription Ray-Ban Smart Glasses at $499, Expands AI Features

31 March, 2026.Technology and Science.9 sources

Key Takeaways

Two Ray-Ban Meta glasses designed for prescription wearers, starting at $499.
Support nearly all prescriptions with optical-forward design and expanded colors and lens options.
Available at U.S. optical retailers; developed with EssilorLuxottica.

Prescription-Focused Glasses

Meta launched two prescription-optimized Ray-Ban smart glasses designed to better serve people who rely on all-day eyewear.

“The latest iteration of Meta's smart glasses has arrived and, as rumored, they are more customizable, particularly for people who need prescription lenses”

Engadget

The new glasses start at $499 and will be available at optical retailers starting April 14.

Engadget

They come in two styles: Blayzer, a rectangular design, and Scriber, a more rounded frame.

The glasses support nearly all prescriptions and feature adjustable hinges and nose pads.

Comfort and Fit Enhancements

Meta claims these glasses are the most comfortable it has ever designed.

The glasses can record 12 megapixel photos and 3K videos.

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Integrated speakers and six microphones allow for multiple uses.

The battery lasts eight hours, or 48 with the charging case.

Expanded Retail and AI Features

The optics lineup will be sold at more physical retail stores.

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