Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Gen 2 - 3K Video and 8-Hour Battery

Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Gen 2) brings a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, open-ear audio, and hands-free AI into a familiar frame. The model launched in the United States on September 17, 2025, with a starting price of $379.

Camera And Battery Upgrades

The glasses record up to 3K Ultra HD video at 30 frames per second and capture still images at 3024 by 4032 pixels, according to Meta's Wayfarer Gen 2 specifications. A five-microphone system supports calls, voice commands, and recorded audio.

Battery life reaches up to 8 hours on a single charge, while the charging case provides up to 48 additional hours, according to Meta's Wayfarer Gen 2 listing. That is twice the stated battery life of the first-generation Ray-Ban Meta, which launched with a $299 starting price.

Fit And Phone Compatibility

The standard frame measures 131 millimeters hinge to hinge, with a 50-millimeter lens width, a 22-millimeter bridge, and 150-millimeter temples. The large fit measures 137 millimeters hinge to hinge, uses 53-millimeter lenses, and has 155-millimeter temples.

The glasses weigh 51 grams in the standard size and 53 grams in the large size. The charging case weighs 133 grams, and the frames support Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.

Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Gen 2) requires a compatible smartphone, wireless internet access, a Meta account, and the Meta AI app. Ray-Ban lists Android 10 or later and iOS 14.4 or later for supported phones on its US product details.

Pricing And Lens Choices

The clear-lens Wayfarer Gen 2 starts at $379 as of 09/23/2026. A Target listing shows a $379.99 price for the matte-black clear-lens model, while Transitions versions list at $459.99.

Ray-Ban offers standard and large fits, clear, sun, polarized, and Transitions lens options, plus prescription-ready configurations. The frame design is shared with the Wayfarer line, but the electronics add a camera, speakers, microphones, wireless connectivity, and a rechargeable battery.

Who It Fits Best

Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Gen 2) suits users who want camera capture, voice-controlled AI, and open-ear audio without a display in the lens. Its main practical constraint is the required smartphone and Meta AI app, while the 51-gram standard frame remains heavier than conventional Wayfarer eyewear.

Compared with the first-generation model, Gen 2 offers a quantified upgrade in two areas: battery life rises from up to 4 hours to up to 8 hours, and video moves from 1080p to 3K Ultra HD. The higher $379 starting price places it above the predecessor's $299 launch price, but the added endurance and camera resolution define the newer model's position.