
AI-powered smart glasses with 12MP ultra-wide camera, 5-microphone array, open-ear audio, Meta AI integration, launched October 2023 with continuous updates through 2025, featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platform and 32GB storage.
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The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses use the Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platform, a specialized AR processor designed by Qualcomm specifically for smart glasses and wearable devices, manufactured in the USA.
The frames are manufactured by EssilorLuxottica, the parent company of Ray-Ban, in partnership with Meta. EssilorLuxottica produces the iconic Wayfarer and other frame styles at facilities in Italy.
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses feature a 12MP ultra-wide camera capable of capturing photos and videos. The camera module is integrated into the frame and includes LED indicators for privacy.
Ray-Ban Meta components are sourced globally: Snapdragon AR1 processor from USA (Qualcomm), frames from Italy (EssilorLuxottica), cameras and sensors from various suppliers in Asia, with final assembly coordinating between Meta and EssilorLuxottica facilities.