The third-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have been announced and are scheduled to launch in Japan. Prices start at ¥78,980, with 3 designs available: Wayfarer, Aviator and Zena. Battery life and voice features have also been improved.
The third-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses were announced at Meta Connect 2026 and will be available to buy in Japan from ¥78,980. They come in 3 styles, Wayfarer, Aviator and Zena, with more flexible frames and arms designed to fit different face and head shapes more easily.
Key upgrades include an extra hour of battery life over the previous model, for up to 9 hours of use, a six-microphone array that reduces background noise by 90%, and a 12MP camera capable of shooting 3K video. A new continuous-shooting feature called “Dynamic Photo” has been added, and Dolby Atmos support is planned by the end of the year.
A hearing aid feature supporting mid-level hearing is scheduled to launch by the end of the year through a Meta One subscription or an annual fee.
Meta glasses without a Ray-Ban collaboration will also be available in 3 designs: Capri, Nova and Adventure. The “Adventurer Lisa Edition” and “Capri Lisa Edition” come with a Lisa-themed limited-edition charging case and charm. The Lisa models start at ¥68,200, while Capri, Nova and Adventure start at ¥42,680.