Meta Wayfarer (Gen 2)

Ray-Ban collaborates with Meta to integrate computing into the iconic Wayfarer silhouette, creating eyewear that captures content and delivers audio without announcing its technological capabilities to observers.

The frame maintains the proportions and attitude of the original Wayfarer design, executed in matte black that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. Polarized gradient graphite lenses filter glare while preserving accurate color perception, treating outdoor visibility with the seriousness that sun exposure demands.

Camera systems occupy the frame corners, positioned to capture the wearer's point of view through 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensors. The resulting imagery matches where attention naturally falls, documenting experiences from within rather than observing from outside. Video and still photography operate through simple touch gestures, tap once for photos, hold for video recording, enabling capture without reaching for separate devices.

Open-ear speaker design delivers audio directly without isolating the wearer from surrounding environment. Music, calls, and voice assistant responses reach the ear while ambient sound passes through unimpeded. This transparency permits public use without the social disconnection that enclosed headphones create.

Voice activation enables hands-free operation for users who prefer spoken commands over touch interaction. Request photographs, answer calls, or control playback while hands remain occupied with other tasks.

Battery capacity supports approximately eight hours of mixed use, sufficient for full waking days under typical conditions. The included charging case stores the glasses while replenishing power, extending total availability for travel situations where outlet access proves intermittent.

Weight distribution across the temples prevents pressure concentration, enabling extended wear without the discomfort that accumulates with poorly balanced frames. The large sizing accommodates broader face dimensions while maintaining the Wayfarer aesthetic that has defined casual eyewear for decades.