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How These AI Glasses Compare
Engadget • • general
Key Points:
- Meta introduced the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 smart glasses at Meta Connect 2026, featuring mostly software-based improvements, longer battery life, and additional microphones compared to the Gen 2 model.
- The Gen 3 offers up to 9 hours of battery life on a single charge and 50 hours with the charging case, slightly improving over the Gen 2's 8 and 48 hours respectively.
- A new six-microphone array aims to enhance background noise reduction for calls and AI interactions, with upcoming support for Dolby Atmos spatial audio planned for later in 2026.
- The Gen 3 includes new frame styles—Aviator and Zena—alongside the classic Wayfarer, and features an action button that can summon Meta AI or perform customizable shortcuts.
- Priced at $449, $70 more than the Gen 2, the Gen 3 may be hard to justify for existing users, especially since many new software features will also be available on older models.
