Meta's Ray-Ban (Gen 2) smart glasses are on sale - for the first time ever
Meta's second-generation Ray-Ban smart glasses are on sale for the first time at 15% off, while Oakley Meta HSTN glasses are 20% off. The Gen 2 offers improved camera and battery life over the Gen 1, but the first-gen remains a cheaper option with most AI features.
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Key points
- Second-gen Ray-Ban smart glasses discounted 15% for first time
- Oakley collab glasses at 20% off
- Gen 2 boasts 3K camera and 8-hour battery
- First-gen more affordable; AI features mostly equivalent
Why it matters
This matters because second-gen Ray-Ban smart glasses discounted 15% for first time.
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Looking for a Father's Day gift he doesn't already have? Meta's entire portfolio of Ray-Ban smart glasses are on sale right now: the is 25% off, with the down to 15% off. If you prefer a different look, Meta's other collab, the are also on sale for 20% off ($95 off the regular price). In addition to the base sale prices, you can get 20% off prescription lenses when buying any of the above models. Also: Ray-Ban Meta vs. Optics: Why glasses wearers should consider the new model The Meta Ray-Bans are one of Meta's most successful AI-powered hardware products ever, prompting Mark Zuckerberg to devote 80% of the September 2025 Meta Connect keynote to discussing them. Meta's Ray-Bans are actually sleek and stylish, and designed for people who already wear glasses, with robust prescription lens support and the option for shaded or Transition lenses. We reviewed both generations, and called out the camera improvements in the second-gen as the primary differentiating factors -- which supports 3K resolution (as opposed to 1080p+ on the first).Additionally, battery life is a major improvement in the second generation, with up to eight hours of life per charge, or up to 48 hours with the case. The first-gen is about half that: four hours per charge. There are a handful of different designs here, with the Wayfarer/Skyliner/Headliner glasses sporting a slimmer design, adjustable and interchangeable nose pieces, and adjustable temple tips.Also: Which Meta Ray-Bans model should you buy? I tested both pairs, and here's how to decideSo why would you spring for the first-gen glasses over the newer model? In short: they're more affordable. In terms of feature sets, both are largely equal, with most of Meta's AI-powered features trickling down to the first-gen model in the months since their release.