Ray-Ban Meta Headliner: the round one, in two bridge fits

1. What the Ray-Ban Meta Headliner is

The Headliner is a roundRay-Ban Meta frame. Meta’s own product description calls it “a hybrid of the Wayfarer and the Round,” and its spec sheet lists the shape simply as Round, in an injected frame. Ray-Ban sells it as the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) Headliner under model code RW4013, in a 50-23 size: 50 mm lens width and a 23 mm bridge (Ray-Ban US listing, read October 19, 2026).

Inside, it is the same Gen 2 hardware as the square Wayfarer and the cat-eye Skyler. The reason to pick the Headliner is the shape and the fit, not a different set of features. On October 19, 2026, meta.com sold the Headliner only as Gen 2, in 7 colors according to its shop-all page. There was no Headliner Gen 1 in Meta’s new or refurbished listings that day, although some retailers still list the older version.

2. Low bridge vs High bridge fit

The Headliner comes in two fits that differ by about 1–2 mm and 2 g, not in two sizes like the Wayfarer. Meta calls them Low bridge fit and High bridge fit, and the High bridge version is the default on its page. A low bridge fit is meant for faces where the bridge of the nose sits lower, so standard frames rest on the cheeks or slide down. The figures below are from Meta’s spec sheet, checked October 19, 2026.

The quickest way to judge fit is to compare these numbers with the ones printed on the inside of glasses you already wear. Ray-Ban says its model code sits inside the left temple, and many frames print the lens and bridge size next to it. If your current frames slide down your nose, a question that appears in Google’s “People also ask” for this search, the Low bridge fit is the one to try on first.

3. Ray-Ban Meta Headliner prices on meta.com

On meta.com on October 19, 2026, the Headliner (Gen 2) cost $379, $409 or $459, set by the lens, not the fit. All nine listed configurations were in stock.

• $379: Matte Black with Clear lenses, Shiny Black with Green lenses, and the Low Bridge Fit Shiny Black with Green lenses.
• $409: Matte Black with polarized Gradient Graphite lenses.
• $459: Transitions lenses that go from clear to a tint: Graphite Green, Emerald (on a Shiny Asteroid Grey frame), Sapphire, Low Bridge Fit Sapphire, and Grey on a Matte Transparent Peach frame.

Prescription lenses are priced on top. Meta’s prices change, and retailers that rank for this search set their own, so check the day you buy. For every Meta style and generation in one place, see how much Meta glasses cost.

4. Headliner vs Wayfarer vs Skyler

All three Gen 2 styles start at $379 on meta.com and share the same camera, battery and speakers; what differs is shape, sizing and weight. The OXIVUE M08 is in the last column as a lower-cost reference point. Meta figures were checked October 19, 2026.

In practice: the Wayfarer is the one to choose if you need a bigger frame, because only it has a Large size with 53 mm lenses and 155 mm temples. The Skyler is the narrowest bridge of the three at 20 mm. The Headliner has the widest bridge, 23 mm, and the only low bridge fit. Our deep dives cover the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer and the Skyler Meta glasses in the same detail.

5. What the Headliner does

Meta lists a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, 3K Ultra HD video and up to 8 hours of battery life for the Headliner (Gen 2), plus up to 48 more hours from the charging case and 50% charge in 20 minutes. Its spec sheet also lists 32GB of storage, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, open-ear speakers and a five-microphone array, and it works with iOS 15.2 or later and Android 10 or later.

• Meta AI. You ask questions by voice and get spoken answers, and the glasses are managed through the Meta AI app.
• Translation. Meta lists live conversation between English and 19 other named languages, including French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin, and says the list will be updated periodically.
• Calls and music. Speakers in the arms play sound toward your ears, and the glasses handle calls and messages hands-free.
• No display.Like every Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 style, nothing appears in your view. Meta’s display model is a separate product.

The clear-lens version filters at least 20% of blue light between 380 and 450 nm, according to Meta. If you want the lenses that darken outdoors, those are the $459 Transitions options.

6. A lower-cost option without a Meta account

The OXIVUE M08 costs $99 at checkoutfor one pair, about a quarter of the Headliner’s $379 starting price. It weighs about 42 g, against 51–53 g for the Headliner. It has an 8 MP camera, open-ear speakers and microphones, and a choice of sun, photochromic or clear lenses. Listening time is listed at 7 hours of music and 4 hours of calls. It has no published water rating.

The M02C, $109 at checkout, adds an IP65 rating (dust and water jets, not immersion), a Sony IMX219 8 MP sensor with dual stabilisation, magnetic charging and “Hey Cyan” visual AI that can describe what you are looking at. It weighs about 41 g and comes in the same three lens choices.

Both use the HeyCyan phone app for translation in 40+ languages, the assistant and your files. Neither needs a Meta, Facebook or Instagram account. Captures start only when you touch the temple; if you photograph or film people, ask first and follow local law.

What they do not do, so you can rule them out early:

• No prescription lenses on any OXIVUE model. If you need vision correction all day, the Headliner with Rx lenses is the right answer, not ours.
• No display. You hear answers and capture photos and video.
• Translation pauses after each sentence, and only you hear the translated audio; the other person reads the reply on your phone. Your phone needs to be nearby and connected.
• Open-ear sound leaks at high volume and will not block a loud street the way sealed earbuds do.

For a wider list of frames that do a similar job, see Ray-Ban Meta alternatives.

7. Which one to buy

• You want the round Ray-Ban look and need prescription lenses: the Headliner (Gen 2). Try the Low bridge fit if frames usually slide on you. Our Meta glasses with prescription guide explains how ordering Rx works.
• You want the same features in a larger frame: the Wayfarer (Gen 2) in Large.
• You want a narrower, cat-eye shape: the Skyler (Gen 2).
• You want a camera, open-ear audio and translation for under $200, and do not need Rx: the M08 at $99 for everyday wear, hiking or driving with the sun lens, or the M02C at $109 if rain and the Hey Cyan visual AI matter to you.

Wondering what changed between generations before you buy a used pair? See Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 vs Gen 1. OXIVUE publishes this guide and sells the M08 and M02C; every Meta figure above was read from Meta’s own pages on October 19, 2026, and we will check them again each quarter.

Shipping, refunds and warranty. Free shipping from $99, so every single pair qualifies. US orders typically arrive in 5–9 business days; international orders take 9–14 business days after shipment, and import VAT or duties outside the US are paid on delivery. No refunds except transit damage (replaced or refunded); faults are repaired or replaced under the 2-year warranty; change of mind and unmet expectations are not refundable. None of our frames take prescription lenses. Compare every model on the comparison page.

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