Reviews Wearables Meta Glasses review: A bit less polish, a lot more baggage Meta's glasses deliver the same functionality as its Ray-Ban models but don't quite feel as premium. By Karissa Bell July 20, 2026 9:00 am EST Karissa Bell for Engadget RATING : 8 / 10 Pros Same features as Gen 2 Ray-Ban and Oakley models for a lot less More styles and color variations Slightly more adjustable fit Cons A little chunkier and less polished than equivalent Ray-Ban frames The "Fury" style is heavy Rate-limited features require an AI subscription When it comes to smart glasses, Meta's best move was making the frames look and feel more like a pair of Ray-Ban (and later Oakley) glasses than a tech-forward accessory made by the company itself. Now, after five years in the smart glasses game, Meta is putting its own brand front and center. The company's latest lineup of frames ditch the designer branding and officially take the name that's already become shorthand for the product: Meta Glasses. The change means that Meta can sell its own lineup for a bit less — the new frames start at $299 — with relatively few sacrifices. Compared with their Ray-ban and Oakley counterparts, Meta's own glasses don't skimp on features or functionality, though there are some details that make them feel a bit less premium.

New branding, new look Karissa Bell for Engadget Another advantage with Meta's new glasses line is that it can offer a lot more combinations of colors and frame styles. Right now, there are three frame styles: Adventurer, a Wayfarer-esque design; Starfire, the Kylie Jenner collab with a cat eye shape; and Fury, a chunkier, oversized square style. Each of these comes in several color and lens variations. It would be nice to see some more round frame styles, but I do appreciate having more colors to choose from.

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