Ray-Ban Meta specs, every generation in one table

1. Ray-Ban Meta specs: Gen 1, Gen 2 and Gen 3 side by side

Gen 3 lists the longest battery and the heaviest frame; the camera is the same 12 MP on all three. The table uses the Wayfarer, the style Meta shows first for each generation, with figures copied from the Specifications section of each meta.com product page (checked November 12, 2026). Other styles differ a little in weight and size, and Meta shows each style’s own panel.

All figures from meta.com, checked November 12, 2026, and subject to change.The Gen 1 price is the “from” price on Meta’s shop-all page; the Gen 1 product page itself now points to refurbished pairs from $227. Meta also sells Aviator and Zena in Gen 3 from $449, Skyler and Headliner in Gen 2 from $379, and the Blayzer and Scriber Optics frames from $499. Meta Ray-Ban Display, from $799 on the same store, is a separate product line and is not covered here.

2. Camera and video specs

The camera is 12 MP ultra-wide on all three, with a 3024x4032 photo size, so the step up from Gen 1 is in video, not in stills. Gen 1 records at 720 at 120 fps and 1080 at 30 or 60 fps. Gen 2 and Gen 3 keep those modes and add 3K Ultra HD at 30 fps. Gen 3 is the only panel that also lists hyperlapse and slow motion under video capture modes.

Meta does not list a sensor maker, an aperture, a field of view or a low-light figure on any of the three product pages, so none of those appear in the table. If video quality is the question you are trying to answer, our Meta glasses camera guidegoes through what Meta’s help pages say about resolution settings and framing.

3. Battery and charging case specs

Meta lists up to 4 hours on Gen 1, up to 8 hours on Gen 2 and up to 9 hours on Gen 3 for a single charge, and in each case the figure is a maximum. The case adds a further 36, 48 and 50 hours respectively, with the caveat that Meta’s separate charging-case page says up to 32 hours for Gen 1 while the Gen 1 product page says 36. When two Meta pages disagree, treat the lower figure as the safer planning number.

• Standby. Only the Gen 2 panel gives one: 19 hours.
• Fast charge. The case page says the glasses charge to 50% in about 20 minutes.
• In the box. Each panel lists the glasses, charging case, cleaning cloth and reference guide, and states that a USB-C charging cable is not included.
• Case price. The Gen 1/Gen 2 case and the Gen 3 case are each listed at $99 as accessories.

Our charging guide covers the practical side.

4. Weight, size and fit

A Standard Wayfarer weighs 48 g on Gen 1, 51 g on Gen 2 and 51.5 g on Gen 3, and a Large weighs 50 g, 53 g and 53.8 g. Meta quotes the same lens size and bridge on all three: 50 mm lens width and 22 mm bridge in Standard, 53 mm and 22 mm in Large.

Gen 3 is slightly shorter in the frame: hinge to hinge is 129 mm Standard and 135 mm Large, against 131 mm and 137 mm on Gen 1 and Gen 2, and temple length is 149 mm and 154 mm against 150 mm and 155 mm. Meta marks every panel designed for ages 13 and over. The full set of dimensions, including the Headliner’s fit, is in our Ray-Ban Meta size guide.

5. What meta.com does not state

The three product spec panels give no water rating, no processor, no battery capacity in mAh and no glasses charging time. Where Meta does say something elsewhere, it is in a different place.

• Water.Meta’s help centre says Ray-Ban Meta glasses have an IPX4 rating, safe in light rain but not for submersion or extended exposure to water. It does not name a generation. IPX4 means splash resistance, not waterproof.
• Wi-Fi. Gen 1 and Gen 2 list Wi-Fi 6 certified. The Gen 3 panel lists Wi-Fi as N/A. We have not seen Meta explain that, so do not read more into it than the label.
• Battery tests.“Up to” figures have no published test conditions on the pages we read.
• Microphones and sound. Gen 1 and Gen 2 describe a custom 5-mic array with positions; Gen 3 says 6-mic array. All three list 76.1dB(C) for loudness.

6. What these specs mean for buying

If you are choosing among Meta’s own pairs, the spec that actually separates them is battery and video, and the price gap follows it: $224 for Gen 1, $379 for Gen 2, $449 for Gen 3. The camera and storage lines are identical, so paying more does not buy a different sensor on the pages we read. Our Gen 2 vs Gen 3 guide sets out the differences row by row, including the charging-case compatibility note.

• Battery matters most for long days out. 4 hours versus 9 hours is the largest gap in the table; both are maximums.
• 3K video is a Gen 2 and Gen 3 feature.Gen 1 tops out at 1080 on Meta’s panel.
• Prescription needs point to Meta. All three accept -12.00 to +6.00. If you need prescription lenses, see our Meta prescription lenses guide; no OXIVUE frame takes them.
• Phone age matters on Gen 3. It lists iOS 17+ while Gen 1 and Gen 2 list iOS 15.2+.
• Warranty is 12 months on Meta’s page for each generation, starting from the date of purchase.

7. OXIVUE as an alternative: camera, audio and translation without Meta

If what you want from the table is a camera on your face, open-ear audio and live translation, three OXIVUE frames cover that for less, with an 8 MP camera rather than 12 MP and none of the Meta AI features. This is a comparison of published specs, not a test, and OXIVUE publishes this guide. Prices are checkout prices for one pair; two or more pairs in one order are 50% off all eyewear.

Prices checked 2026-11-12; checkout price may change.Read it with the limits in mind. Meta’s 12 MP camera and 3K video are higher resolution than our 8 MP cameras, and Meta offers Meta AI and prescription lenses, which we do not. Meta quotes “up to” battery hours for the glasses on a charge, while we quote listening and call hours; the two numbers are not measured the same way, so we do not compare them directly. We leave recording length and storage out of this guide; the product pages list what OXIVUE publishes.

• M08 is the entry point at $99 at checkout: an 8 MP camera, open-ear speakers and microphones, with no display. Capture starts with a deliberate touch on the temple.
• M02C adds IP65, a Sony IMX219 sensor with dual stabilisation and a voice-activated visual AI that describes what you look at, at $109 at checkout.
• M14 is a 52 g one-piece wrap shield for skiing and cycling, $149 at checkout, with 139 translation languages. The shield is not swappable and there are no prescription lenses.

Translated audio is heard only by the wearer; the other person reads the reply on your phone, and translation pauses after each sentence. For a wider choice of options beyond OXIVUE, see our Ray-Ban Meta alternatives guide, or compare every OXIVUE model on the comparison page. If you record people, check local consent law first.

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 the recipient pays import VAT or duties outside the US. 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. Details are on the shipping, return and warranty pages. None of our frames take prescription lenses.

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