Meta’s Summer Sale is offering unprecedented discounts on Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, delivering savings of up to $74 on the first-generation model and $57 on the second-generation version.

Running through May 26, the sale presents the best prices ever recorded for both glasses, available at major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Ray-Ban’s official website.

Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1) Smart Glasses Pricing

  • Amazon: $299 → $224.25 (Save $74.75)
  • Best Buy: $299 → $224.25 (Save $74.75)
  • Target: $299.99 → $224.99 (Save $75)

Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) Smart Glasses Pricing

  • Amazon: $379 → $322.15 (Save $56.85)
  • Best Buy: $379 → $322.15 (Save $56.85)
  • Ray-Ban: $379 → $322.15 (Save $56.85)

Key Features of Both Models

Both the first- and second-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses share a similar design and core functionality:

  • Stylish, Ray-Ban-inspired frames that resemble traditional sunglasses
  • Hands-free 1080p photo and video capture
  • Livestreaming capabilities directly to Instagram or Facebook
  • Open-ear headphones with clear speaker quality and environmental awareness
  • Five-mic array for high-quality call clarity
  • Access to Meta’s AI assistant for real-time language translation, recipe suggestions, appointment reminders, and QR code scanning

What’s New in the Second-Generation Model?

The Gen 2 Ray-Ban Meta glasses introduce several upgrades over the original:

  • Sharper video recording: 3K resolution at 30fps (up from 1440 x 1920 at 30fps), delivering improved image quality
  • Extended battery life: Up to eight hours of use with heavy usage, doubling the original model’s four-hour capacity

These enhancements make the Gen 2 version ideal for all-day wear without frequent recharging.

For more details, read our reviews of the first-generation and second-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses.

Source: The Verge