Wayfarer (Gen 2) Matte Black

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Wayfarer (Gen 2) Matte Black

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He found out his daughter was bullying others… and chose to take responsibility instead of making excuses.

Meta ray bans been out for over 4 years now i have had gen 1 and gen 2 and ai ones. Just get the gen 2

Deadbuttons in r/whoathatsinteresting

March 26, 2026 10:11 PM

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If you sit in silence long enough, you'll realize this planet is a prison

this comment is sponsored by Ray Ban Meta Wayfarer gen 2 Iconic frames that stop a room, and technology that lets you move effortlessly through it. A style pioneer from Hollywood to hip-hop, the Wayfarer never stands still. Forever embraced by the next generation of culture makers, now its journey c

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Itchy-Blackberry-104 in r/antinatalism

December 26, 2025 12:20 PM

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Any smart glasses with a display that still feel wearable day to day?

I wear my Rokid glasses every day. I had the Even glasses and they were definitely more stylish and comfortable but they just don’t really do anything. I think the potential is huge, the hardware is great. For now, I really think the meta ray ban gen 2 or the Rokid are the best for actual daily use.

fearfair in r/SmartGlasses

May 1, 2026 4:00 PM

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Is buying Meta Ray-Ban glasses in 2026 actually worth it? Or should I wait?

My experience is somewhat different from yours. While I agree with you regarding Meta AI not being the best AI (I personally prefer Gemini, ChatGPT, or Copilot in that order), when I'm driving with my glasses and I ask Meta AI via my Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2 glasses what I'm doing, it will tell me that I'

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lmcjipo in r/SmartGlasses

July 23, 2026 4:02 AM

2

Buying MRBD with Neural Band for use in Canada. Does anyone know about the region lock issues?

Thnx, I had the ray ban stories and the side arms were too tight after an hour or so. I also have the gen 1 and went with large. I saw that the side arms of the meta ray-ban displays were less stiff so was debating between standard and large size. I also saw a sizing guide for wrist size. I'm still

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giannywin in r/MetaRayBanDisplay

July 28, 2026 4:50 PM

2

Are there any AI glasses that actually look good?

The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarers Gen 2 (and I'm assuming Gen 1) are very similar in style/shape to actual Ray-Ban Wayfarers (non-smart glasses). While I prefer "aviator" style sunglasses/frames, my friend wears Ray-Ban Wayfarers and when I decided to get a pair of prescription smartglasses, I got the Ray-

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lmcjipo in r/SmartGlasses

July 14, 2026 4:34 PM

2

What are the main differences between generations and brands when it comes to AI glasses? I want a nice pair but if I can get the same quality at $200 as I can at $500 I really would like to save the money lol.

If you are looking at the Meta ecosystem, the main thing to know is that you don't even have to spend $500 to get the absolute best they offer. The top-tier Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarers retail around $300 to $330, and they completely dominate the market for camera and audio quality. The stuff pushing $500

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ChefB1517 in r/MetaGlasses

May 19, 2026 6:49 PM

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260423 Jennie for Ray-Ban

@rayban @JENNIE keeps it iconic. New Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Gen 2) with Transitions® lenses. #RayBan #Jennie #ai

HazardCyp in r/BlackPink

April 22, 2026 4:15 PM

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Best Smart Glasses 2026: What's Actually Worth It?

This is probably why Meta has been so popular. I was in Target to get a Ray-Ban Wayfarer frame anyways, dropping an extra $100 for Meta Gen 2 version seemed like a no-brainer. The audio demo is what sold me, having headphones on my face at all times actually obviates the need to carry $200 Airpods w

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i_speak_the_truf in r/SmartGlasses

April 29, 2026 3:20 PM

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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Gen 1 vs Gen 2

I keep a guide on my website for this exact question: https://monarchxr.com/ray-ban-meta-2025-vs-2023-comparison/ For your use case, id honestly suggest saving some money and just grabbing the Gen 1. The Gen 2 have far better battery life and a slightly better camera, but if you don't care about tho

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monarch_j in r/SmartGlasses

May 5, 2026 12:40 AM

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