Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 Smart Glasses Launch With Longer Battery Life, 3K Video, and Dolby Atmos Support
Meta has officially introduced the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 smart glasses, bringing a refreshed design, improved battery life, upgraded audio capture, and new AI-focused features. The latest generation builds on the popularity of earlier Ray-Ban Meta glasses while offering more style options and better everyday performance.
The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 smart glasses arrive in three frame styles: Aviator, Wayfarer, and Zena. The Zena model features a cat-eye design, giving buyers another fashion-forward option beyond the classic Ray-Ban silhouettes. To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Ray-Ban Aviator, Meta is also offering a limited-edition Aviator model with a vintage-inspired look. In total, customers can choose from 27 different frame and lens combinations.
One of the standout upgrades is battery life. The new Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 glasses can last up to 9 hours on a single charge, improving on the previous generation’s 8-hour rating. The included charging case provides up to 50 additional hours of power, making the glasses more practical for travel, daily commutes, events, and long days out.
For photos and videos, the smart glasses continue to feature a 12MP camera with support for 3K video recording. An LED indicator light lets people nearby know when the wearer is taking a photo or recording video. The glasses also support hands-free capture and dynamic photos, making it easier to document moments without pulling out a phone.
Storage is set at 32GB, which Meta says is enough for around 1,000 photos or more than 100 videos of 30 seconds each. That should be sufficient for casual creators, travelers, and users who want quick social-ready clips captured from a first-person perspective.
Audio has also received a major upgrade. The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 smart glasses include a 6-microphone array designed to reduce more than 90% of background noise, even in windy areas or crowded streets. This should improve voice calls, voice commands, and AI interactions when used in real-world environments.
Later this year, Meta plans to add support for video recording with Dolby Atmos and 360-degree spatial sound. According to Meta, the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 will be the first consumer device to offer this type of feature, potentially making videos feel more immersive when played back on compatible devices.
Another notable addition is a new action button for quickly activating Meta AI. This makes it easier to access voice-powered assistance, ask questions, control features, or interact with the glasses without relying entirely on a smartphone.
The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 smart glasses connect using Bluetooth 5.3 and are compatible with Android devices running Android 10 or newer, as well as iPhones running iOS 17 or newer.
The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 glasses are available now through Meta’s online store. Pricing starts at $449 in the United States, €449 in Europe, and £409 in the United Kingdom.
