SNACK: 3-line summary
SNACK in 3 lines
- Meta unveiled Ray-Ban Meta Audio, its first audio glasses, at Connect on September 23.
- The 43g glasses let users listen without in-ear earbuds; Meta rates the battery for up to 12 hours per charge.
- Preorders began September 23 from $349, with shipping set for October 13; country-by-country availability was not specified.
Ray-Ban Meta Audio puts music and podcasts in a pair of glasses, without requiring in-ear earbuds. Announced at Connect on September 23, these are Meta’s first audio glasses—not the separate Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) camera-equipped AI glasses.
Snackgirls react
Red I’d put on a favorite song first. Listening without anything in my ears sounds like something I’d want to try.
Nea I’d be curious to try a podcast on a walk, especially when I still want to notice what’s happening around me.
Built to wear like glasses
The Audio model weighs 43g and comes in Clubmaster and Burbank styles, with 23 color-and-lens combinations. Its temple tips can be adjusted professionally, while the nose pads are adjustable and swappable; the hinges allow overextension. Meta says the glasses are compatible with a wide range of optical prescriptions.
Listening, calls and battery life
Besides music and podcasts, the glasses support calls and hands-free conversations with an AI assistant. Meta rates them for up to 12 hours per charge, with another 48 hours from the included case. Those are manufacturer figures, not independent listening-test results.
When they ship
Preorders began September 23 at $349, and shipping is set for October 13. The announcement does not specify availability by country.
Sources and checked date: September 24, 2026 (KST)
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