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Ray-Ban Meta Headliner
Rounded panto shape, with camera and LED placement similar to Wayfarer.
Everyday use & apps
- Weight
- Unverified
- Battery life (claimed)
- Gen 1: up to 4h; Gen 2: up to 8h typical use. Check generation.
- Charging method & time
- Dedicated charging case (USB-C power); time by generation unverified
- Prescription lenses
- Unverified
- Devices & connection
- Unverified
- Speakers & microphones
- Unverified
- Water & dust rating
- IPX4 (Gen 1 and Gen 2)
- Japanese support
- Unverified
- Dedicated app store
- Unverified
- Custom apps
- Official Device Access Toolkit for mobile app integration; developer mode and region requirements apply
Battery figures are manufacturer claims and vary with use, lenses and configuration. Unverified does not mean unsupported. Check where custom apps run and how they can be installed.
Display area & specifications
- Brand
- Meta / Ray-Ban
- Function
- Camera + AI
- Year
- 2023–
- Display
- No display
Price
JPY 73,700 and upJapan price · Launch reference price · Tax included
Meta announced the Gen 2 range in Japan from ¥73,700 incl. tax. These entries span Gen 1 and Gen 2 identifiers, so this is a Gen 2 launch starting-price reference, not a matched price for the exact frame/lens or a current price.
Price / availability source ↗Prices reflect the dated listing. Shipping, prescription lenses and accessories may cost extra. Overseas prices retain their original currency.
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