I was on the fence about buying these. Thank you for saving me money. The least I could do was share some of my savings for the always well produced content.
Thank you so much! I’m glad to have helped you out with your buying decision. I think a future generation of these glasses will probably be better suited for most of us who are on the fence.
You owe it to yourself to try them. If you not satisfied you can always return them. These glasses are amazing! Especially the sound quality and the fact nobody knows you’re listening to music
Another thing not mentioned is that there is an agreement term where you have to accept that everything you do on there pretty much belongs to meta which is tied to fbook and instagram.
I have them and love them. Her information is dated and strictly just hers, you have 45 days to return. Also, Ray Ban has already updated the firmware, the glasses can now shoot up to 3 mins of video
I have these Meta smart glasses as well. I mainly use them as sunglasses and headphones replacement. The few videos I have taken ended up on IG, but the recording angle does take getting used to. Definitely a cool concept. Hopefully the next iteration could center the camera or maybe have 2 cameras on the a side that gets stitched to get in post maybe.
When I first heard about them, I assumed there were 2 cameras and they would stitch the video together. It was disappointing to discover that wasn’t the case. But my overall impression of these glasses was positive and I’m pretty sure future versions will be even better.
I just got these in today and with updates, they are adding some of these concerns - small but cool example, they included a cleaning tissue. They also JUST expanded to 3 minutes recording time as of I type this today. Additionally, the Meta AI has gotten a little better as well. I think I'll be keeping these - you can also go to a RayBan certified dealer and they can adjust the lenses - adding my prescription as well as transition lenses. Should be cool
What I like about your video is that it has everything I need to know about what I'm watching for, this is probably the 4th video I'm watching about these glasses and nobody else explained them as you have. Great work!
Just won a pair - pretty amazing - they also translated whatever I was looking at (English/Italian/Spanish/French/German) - was able to answer a math problem I wrote down - was able to answer a multiple choice question - hear/respond to txt msgs - make/receive calls - listen to all music apps since is basically a BT headset as well - v6 update now allows 3min vids 😎
@@johnnylara depends how you use it - so something like recording constant vids will prob kill the battery in 2 hrs - in normal use, a few pics, a few vids, listening to music, some AI and got about 4hrs - i don't really think about battery life since i don't normally have sunglasses on for 4hrs at a time and also the case gets you some 30hrs of battery life - you have plenty of juice to do whatever you want really
I have had a pair for a month….sound is excellent….transition lenses are not dark enough for Florida sun. Price is not bad. Camera is decent…definitely handy.
Great video! I loved that you give a more nuanced argument of how you feel about them. I feel that many TH-camrs mask as reviewers when in fact they are salespeople. Your explanation was very informative
just got the. yesterday and they suck, the case stopped charging, waited 30 mins for tech support who told me nothing! i have to return those and wait for Apples version
Sorry to hear that! If there’s a Ray Ban retail store near you, I recommend going to them. In person customer service has been top notch in my experience.
I'm so glad I watched this - I was literally on the checkout page and stopped to check some reviews. I was going to buy them to film my bike rides, walks, flying aircraft etc. So the 60 second maximum clip is an instant deal breaker. Thank for saving me £500!
@@BrennoFerrari I'd need more like 60 mins at a time. Triggering it every 3 mins is still too much of an inconvenience. I'd rather stick a gopro to the side of my head
Can you live stream (720p) & then save & edit the video? Yeah that plus I dislike vertical video very much 😒 Outstanding review! I'm hoping v2 will fix these drawbacks..
I was looking in the web site and I don't find that model of frames in brown and with brown transition lenses, they only have a watermelon red lenses color. I wonder how you ordered those...
I've just made a purchase. I probably will be returning them as well and that's pretty much because of the vertical recording. It's a bit sad that instead of teaching social media users the art of proper recording, (horizontal), they've catered to them and now we're looking at videos that are severely cropped.
I returned mine for the same reason, the size was too small. I went to the store to try the larger pair but they felt too big. Wish they had a in-between size.
Thank you for the tip about the sticky nose pads! My glasses always slide down my nose so I’ll have to look for those. Very thorough and detailed review! Thank you. You also have a very relaxing voice
I’ve used those sticky nose pads before. If you sweat like when you go jogging or play basketball like I did, they fall off and don’t last long. Also, they are not as comfortable if you wear it all the time but if it’s for sunglasses where you don’t wear them all the time it would be ok
@@Gemini_Connect via WiFi? This whole time I thought it was instant via Bluetooth until I went to sunglasses hut today and she told me it needs a WiFi connection. Not a single review mentioned that 😞. Was so excited then it turned to be old school disposable camera style.
Great tip about the nose pads. A little observation, though, the cleaning cloth IS INDEED included in the box. You probably overlooked it. It's not in the case with the glasses but it's with the manual, still in the packaging. Check if out if you haven't thrown it away. The limit for video recording is now 3 minutes with the 6.0 update in early July 2024
I think there are two issues to consider: 1) people need to give some thought to which items in their lives they wish to have "connected" or "smart" and which ones they do not. If you are wearing your glasses every waking moment, it might make more sense than if you wear them occasionally. or if you set your phone on the charger when you come home, it might be more useful to have some of the functions on your glasses if you have them on when your phone is not within reach. 2) is the configuration of the smart item such that it works the way you do. the flashing light when you take a picture or record a video, the video recording limit, using a Facebook account, etc. if you have to change to meet the item, you might just do it on your phone where you don't have the same restrictions, especially if you would have your phone with you anyway. personally, I feel that some of the features were set up to avoid some of the complaints/concerns about google glass, which is understandable, but a camera, any camera should be a dumb input device, and if people who construct a product place arbitrary constraints on it for the good of society, unless I agree, then I become less interested. too many device manufacturers set rules on how a product you buy can be used. also, I tend to have my phone on me except when I am at home and don't wish to be disturbed, and I have my phone with me as much as I have my glasses on, so this doesn't really appeal to me. it might be useful if someone confronts you in public and you want to have video in case they assault you, but the video recording limit and the idiot light makes it useless for that. otherwise, it could actually be a good safety feature: walking to your car at night, turn it on, if you get home safely, delete the video; if you don't, maybe it helps the police find the person who did it. so if you are some influencer, or content creator, if might make sense. However, I think my glasses make me look smart, but don't need to be smart in themselves. not, at least, how these are configured.
I am on the fence about these because of things I've heard about the video angle, just like you said. I wanted to use them on roller coasters and be hands free on rides but only having vertical and 60 seconds seems like a deal breaker. I do post shorts but still focus on long form content.
When these can shoot horizontal video, I’d have no problem recommending them. But I don’t think they’re quite there yet, especially if you’re primarily a long form content creator.
It does come with a signature cleaning cloth It’s in the packaging that you seem to have missed I absolutely love mine three weeks in. First pair was a medium and they were too tight so I get what you mean about the head pain. I returned with no questions asked and ordered a pair of large and couldn’t be happier For me they’re primarily sunglasses - I went for polarized gradient. I considered transition but if you want to use as sunglasses when you’re driving forget it because they’ll never be dark enough Audio is amazing - I walk my dogs and speak on calls both cell and Teams and it’s faultless Seriously for the money it’s a great pair of sunglasses - all the tech on top is brilliant - no regrets
Walking around with a white light on on my glasses is not something I want. Am I able to put on a black sticker over that light while recording? Does the new update let us record 3 minutes now? thx
I just watched this video after purchasing on January 2025 and literally every single CON she touched on has been addressed. Im still at day 3 and loving the glasses for my intended use which is video content and photography hobby. There is now a 3 min video option which is way more than what i need and a live stream option(which i don’t see myself using), the aspect of the picture has been addressed somehow and now the POV feels centered. Three different model options are available at different sizes and tons of different frame and lens color options, plus you have a 30 day return option. I really see these glasses taking over this market and by summer you’ll see tons of people wearing them and getting creative with content.
Great review, this helped me tremendously. I need to take a breath and wait for a better implementation of these I guess. The aspect ratio is a no-sale for me. I could put up with all the other cons but I’m old and my brain will never accept vertical videos. We have peripheral vision for a reason. I’m super excited by the idea of these glasses, now I just need to wait for a better implementation. I wish Apple had gotten to Ray-Ban before Meta.
Probably would've cost even more but yea that would've been cool. I just got them like 2 days ago and i kind of like them. Wish i had the translucent one to make them more indoor wearable but it was a gift. Not sure if maybe they updated some things since she did this review but i noticed i can record for a max of 3 minutes where she said only 60 seconds. So i have like 15 30 60 and 3 minutes. Cant remember if 15 is one but i think it is. Fits good. no complaints so far i guess.
great video on things that matter. 1 thing I didn't hear about that's also important to me is, stabilization . The video you have doesn't have much movement but if you're out running or doing something active, how is the video? Also....what happens if you get caught in the rain?
I did the same thing by rushing and ordered the wrong size. Ending up finding the lenscrafters they sent it to near me and finding out i needed the larger size. Hopefully my glasses be here tomorrow, it was cheaper going into the store and using insurance for prescription
Great Job with the review, very DTE. Is head shrinking still a thing? I've been thinking of having my head shrunk so i can wear normal sizes too. I hate having the arms of my glasses press into the side of my head cutting off circulation, tis like instant nausea.
I’ve never heard of head shrinking, but if it’s real…not gonna lie, it could be kinda nice. I struggle so much either way finding glasses that fit my wide face.
Are you able to use them instead of your camera phone for live streaming on TikTok not for recording but only for live streaming so people can see how you see things from eye view? If so how long does the batteries last in the sunglasses to maintain the streaming?
I got these when they first came out, and ever since then I have not been able to import more than 1 file at a time. It's been extremely annoying because if I take more than 1 photo I'm doomed to have to factory reset my glasses. I've tried everything, contacting support of both meta and ray-ban but they haven't been able to do anything to help me.
I really wanted to purchase these, but my prescription is too high so my lenses are too thick, which may warp the electronic cables inside. I hope the next gen ones are made for people like me.
I just got them with prescription lenses & all the premium add-ons & although some of the things you're saying are true I got them for free with my insurance. Hopefully they'll be ready to pickup within the next week
@Gemini_Connect that is great. I was on the fence about getting the glasses, but that question was holding me back and I could not find a consistent answer. I use the same brand you showed in the video, but a 1.0mm
Thank you for your video ands comments. If I was my case also I will return them. Let's wait for the new Google Samsung: Android XR AI Glasses coming this 2025 .They sound smarter choice.
What I don't like about the glasses is it's trying to force me to use fb messenger app and I like using my Samsung messenger app. It can read my messages to me but when I ask the Ai to reply it does not have the capability to do so, which is a simple task. It says go to settings for this but the settings only allow you to add fb messenger, I haven't found an option to add my Samsung messenger or IOS messenger for iphones. THAT is why I'm considering returning them. please let me k ow if there is a way.
I just returned mine. Worked great but then I realized I could t view the videos. Then all of a sudden when I would connect to them, audio wouldn't work! I tried for hours to get them to work. I returned them after 6 hours. It worked great for about a hour and a half until I put it in the case to charge, then it was done. No more audio for music or phone calls.
Having watched several reviews, yours is the best! No one has talked about how it rests on the face and getting a good fit. I feel like it would slip down my nose, and rest on my cheeks too. I also don’t like the off centre filming aspect. So it’s a no for me for now☺️
I am a professional barber and I like to record my cuts and take pics of my work . This will be good for me because my phone is cool to use it just is so awkward
Good informative video! I didn't know about the vertical aspect ratio only and having to tilt your head to get your shot until I watched your video. Thanks!
Really enjoyed the video, liked the tips about asian fit since my glasses never stay on unless i get the ones with adjustable nose pads 😂 Just wanted to drop a tip, that you might want to try de-essing the audio a bit more, the s sounds are very sharp in parts of the video Keep up the good work!
Thanks for such an Indepth review.. its Very Helpful... Just a Quick question .. this large size itself seems big and loose on the nose and eye side... so wouldnt the Xtra large size be more huge on those places and fit all the more loose ?
Great review! I still plan on getting a pair to try for myself. I hope to get a prescription pair. I wanted a pair of ray ban eyeglasses, and all the other things are just extra cool things I can use.
I'm an interface designer, and I'd like to get a pair of glasses to take a video of me using various interfaces like parking meters and grocery store checkout systems. I don't want to use them for any meta things or bluetooth or anything like that / and really - I'd like to have that 100% turned off. I'm not being that sneaky... but it would be good to blend in! The other options are pretty obviously video classes. Can they take horizontal video? Is the video pretty close to what you're actually seeing enough - or would I always have to look a little to the right? Do you think these would be a viable option for me?
Thanks for the honest review. I noticed that you normally wear prescription glasses, what about the Meta Ray Ban ones? Did you order them with prescription glasses? Greetings from Kuwait
I love mine and use them for everything all the time. Taking calls, making calls, taking photos, making videos, using the gps ad I drive is the best, listening to podcasts, music, news, weather, obtaining AI info when I need it about anything I am looking at. I can even connect my engineer on to look at the building works and see it through my glasses as I walk around and talk. How cool is that. The next development, the augmented reality set is underway and reputed to be three years off. I’ll wait and in the meantime test this set to its limits.
Wait, did you really miss the cleaning cloth? Lmao It's in the box you get the classes in. Tucked in the box at the top near the instruction booklet. That aside, I do get the complaint about the way the camera shoots. 1080p for something shoved in my glasses is actually very impressive, but I also wish landscape shooting was a thing. Though, I do make the sacrifice. There are many moments I just don't have the time to pull my phone out and get my camera out quick enough, so I'll concede to not being able to get landscape mode. It's mainly super cute things my pets do, but I'll notice my dogs will stop doing said cute thing when they see me take my phone camera out, but they have no idea I'm recording them with my glasses. As for the fit, it's unfortunate for your case. I naturally have a large head, but thankfully it's not wide like yours, so the fit is perfect for me.
I appreciate your review. I have been thinking about getting these Rayban Metas for the longest time now and its mainly because of the price. 400 dollars after taxes is a bit of a stretch especially if there are other options out there that are cameras like the dji osmo pocket 3 or the sony zv-1f. I will most likely buy these and see how I feel in a week or so.
Now that you have done the research can you get the wider sizes? I too have a wide face and sunglasses are hard to fit. I was told I need 56 to 58 lens width. Is that size available ?
I wouldn't be surprised that your perceived shooting angle through the glasses is an adjustment of parallax. You may not be aware which eye of yours is dominant. Because one of your eyes is dominant. Stick your hands out in front of you arms length forming a frame with your thumbs connecting and your pointer fingers up like the goal post uprights at a football game. Spot one object in the middle in the center of your uprights. The test to know which eye is dominant is the one that, when you close the other it disappears. So if your left eye is dominant and you close the left eye then these object in the uprights of your field of vision that you focused on will be on outside of the uprights. When you switch to the other eye, the dominant eye, then the object is seen in the center of the uprights.. Another reason why aim could be difficult is because your not 100% guaranteed the camera is mounted perfectly parallel to the axis of the forward true vector of view. If it's off by a tiny amount, it'll never be sighted in properly in the same way as a guns mounted telescope has to be adjusted to match the barreling of the weapon. For a person that needs reliable precise predictable field of view for the purposes of making money, they are mostly convenient but have a way to go to be high quality to use all the time. For me, since I wear glasses my whole life except for sleeping & showering, I would need multiple pair to get thru a typical day when a single charge lasts just 4 hours. I'd have to have at least two pair . One to be in use. The other charging ready to be swapped in when the battery is low.
That's a very good point about the dominant eye. re: the 4 hour charge, this is why I mentioned the slow startup time. I turned my glasses off periodically during the day to conserve battery life and take advantage of using the glasses normally without the "smart functions." For those of us who might use them for prescription purposes or wear them all day long, it would be nice if there was not only a longer battery life, but also a faster startup time.
My right eye is dominant, but the Ray Ban smart glasses have the camera on the left side. I think it would be good if the glasses had two variants: one with the camera on the left and the other with the camera on the right (the recording light will be on the other side). Then people can choose the variant that matches their ocular dominance.
I just received these for Christmas and was given the standard, but I also believe I need the large. There are some cool features, but they get to be uncomfortable after a while.
Thanks for great review of Ray Ban Meta smart glasses. My Ray Ban transition pair is capable of shooting up to 3 minutes of video. It uses more battery power and shortens time between charging...but still cool!! I am now exploring the Meta translation capabilities. Translating Spanish to English is super cool. It also can translate French and Italian. Awesome! I enjoy the music and open ear capabilities of the Ray Ban which always me to be more aware of my surrounding while out and about. The other ear pods and headset I have completely block out sounds around me and for safety reasons prefer the Ray Ban. I do not have a size issue however will look into the nose pads you suggested to keep glasses snug. For me the Ray Ban is a keeper! Again, thanks for a great video review of Ray Ban Meta smart glasses.
The odd recording angle would be a deal breaker for me. But also the short recording length, aspect ratio, low res. I'll come back when they iron out all the kinks.
I saw a lot of great reviews on those. But I’m really curious about the social impact, whether people are staring at your cameras while talking to you or some people come to you about shutting down cameras etc. (I fully get that a phone does this too, but wonder if people are accepting cameras on glasses). It’s my only concern for not getting it.
I just bought the narrow frames on Lenscrafters and they're giving me a headache too. I thought it would fit me because I have what I thought was a slim head. Guess I thought wrong. On the way to return them to try on/compare the average and wide frame.
Great review. I could live with the vertical videos, but I'd rather have a choice, and if not, it should be horizontal video, or maybe square, but not vertical. Anyway what made my mind was the single camera on one side that doesn't shoot straight. That would drive me properly mad. Everything else looks fantastic, I'll be waiting for the next iteration, and I hope they'll fix these issues.
I just received my prescription pair of Wayfarers and I have the same issue being Asian and have a low nose bridge, I just ordered grips like the ones you listed in the video so they’ll probably determine if I keep or exchange for the Low Nose Bridge or return them all together. Also they squeeze my head too despite me having a small head.
your video was amazingly informative, thanks a lot for sharing this complete video with some very important details, I would have done this purchase blind fold, but now knowing all this facts I will wait until they improve all this facts. Thanks a Lot once again.
I was on the fence about buying these. Thank you for saving me money. The least I could do was share some of my savings for the always well produced content.
Thank you so much! I’m glad to have helped you out with your buying decision. I think a future generation of these glasses will probably be better suited for most of us who are on the fence.
They are incredible she wrong
You owe it to yourself to try them. If you not satisfied you can always return them. These glasses are amazing! Especially the sound quality and the fact nobody knows you’re listening to music
Another thing not mentioned is that there is an agreement term where you have to accept that everything you do on there pretty much belongs to meta which is tied to fbook and instagram.
I have them and love them. Her information is dated and strictly just hers, you have 45 days to return. Also, Ray Ban has already updated the firmware, the glasses can now shoot up to 3 mins of video
Really appreciate the honest review. 🤙🏾
Remember it's a pair of fricken glasses. The fact it can do all of these things is bonkers .
I have these Meta smart glasses as well. I mainly use them as sunglasses and headphones replacement. The few videos I have taken ended up on IG, but the recording angle does take getting used to. Definitely a cool concept. Hopefully the next iteration could center the camera or maybe have 2 cameras on the a side that gets stitched to get in post maybe.
When I first heard about them, I assumed there were 2 cameras and they would stitch the video together. It was disappointing to discover that wasn’t the case. But my overall impression of these glasses was positive and I’m pretty sure future versions will be even better.
Thank you for your video. I’m going to wait for 2 more upgrades before buying a pair.
I love the POV view, also haven't had any issues with my glasses just uploading stuff to IG
I just got these in today and with updates, they are adding some of these concerns - small but cool example, they included a cleaning tissue. They also JUST expanded to 3 minutes recording time as of I type this today. Additionally, the Meta AI has gotten a little better as well. I think I'll be keeping these - you can also go to a RayBan certified dealer and they can adjust the lenses - adding my prescription as well as transition lenses. Should be cool
Hi how long does it take for the 3 min video to upload to the phone?
@@guhan.indiabusiness not long at all. Just a couple min
i just got mine too with the transition lens, i believe i have the updated one as well since it comes with a cleaning cloth
I also have 3 minutes recording
this comment was very helpful. thank you for your updates on the wearable changes and added perspective.
What I like about your video is that it has everything I need to know about what I'm watching for, this is probably the 4th video I'm watching about these glasses and nobody else explained them as you have. Great work!
Just won a pair - pretty amazing - they also translated whatever I was looking at (English/Italian/Spanish/French/German) - was able to answer a math problem I wrote down - was able to answer a multiple choice question - hear/respond to txt msgs - make/receive calls - listen to all music apps since is basically a BT headset as well - v6 update now allows 3min vids 😎
How’d you win them?
How long does the battery last on that kind of usage ?
@@kxqb locally at a bar
@@johnnylara depends how you use it - so something like recording constant vids will prob kill the battery in 2 hrs - in normal use, a few pics, a few vids, listening to music, some AI and got about 4hrs - i don't really think about battery life since i don't normally have sunglasses on for 4hrs at a time and also the case gets you some 30hrs of battery life - you have plenty of juice to do whatever you want really
Does it really work that good for test 👀
The drawbacks are not as bad as I thought. Those are nitpicks. These glasses are cool as hell
I have had a pair for a month….sound is excellent….transition lenses are not dark enough for Florida sun. Price is not bad. Camera is decent…definitely handy.
This is probably the most in-depth video on these glasses I’ve seen so far. Thank you.
There are others just look
Does anybody know of any high-quality horizontal recording 4K video Audio glasses??
I’m looking for that too
RayNeo X2
Great video! I loved that you give a more nuanced argument of how you feel about them. I feel that many TH-camrs mask as reviewers when in fact they are salespeople. Your explanation was very informative
just got the. yesterday and they suck, the case stopped charging, waited 30 mins for tech support who told me nothing! i have to return those and wait for Apples version
Sorry to hear that! If there’s a Ray Ban retail store near you, I recommend going to them. In person customer service has been top notch in my experience.
How's waiting on Apple going for you?
I'm so glad I watched this - I was literally on the checkout page and stopped to check some reviews. I was going to buy them to film my bike rides, walks, flying aircraft etc. So the 60 second maximum clip is an instant deal breaker. Thank for saving me £500!
You can actually change the limit to 3 minutes. But nothing prevents you from just triggering it to record again after the timeout.
@@BrennoFerrari I'd need more like 60 mins at a time. Triggering it every 3 mins is still too much of an inconvenience. I'd rather stick a gopro to the side of my head
Why trust this woman.
the moment she said : "the other one has a little light that blinks whenever recording videos or taking photos", thank you !!!!!
These look SWEET, but the 60 sec limit is a huge con. A fatal con.
Definitely meant for short form content only 😭
Can you edit? Or use the videos for other content like using clips for B roll?
I realize you are doing this in this video 😅 ignore me lol
Can you live stream (720p) & then save & edit the video?
Yeah that plus I dislike vertical video very much 😒
Outstanding review!
I'm hoping v2 will fix these drawbacks..
Yes. I was thinking it would be neat to film while snowboarding a run. Most my runs last more than 60 seconds.
I'm wondering if the video upload to TH-cam won't be able to use adsense as the ratio is vertical and not horizontal? Does anyone know?
I don’t think video orientation/aspect ratio affects the ability to turn on Adsense.
@@Gemini_Connect I thought that the video in vertical was uploaded as a short and not a normal vidro
I was looking in the web site and I don't find that model of frames in brown and with brown transition lenses, they only have a watermelon red lenses color. I wonder how you ordered those...
I was on the site yesterday to order mine & they had them on there. Give it another look
I've just made a purchase. I probably will be returning them as well and that's pretty much because of the vertical recording. It's a bit sad that instead of teaching social media users the art of proper recording, (horizontal), they've catered to them and now we're looking at videos that are severely cropped.
I’ve been looking at reviews all over TH-cam about the Raybans and only nailed every detail clearly and concisely! Definitely subbing 💪💪
I returned mine for the same reason, the size was too small. I went to the store to try the larger pair but they felt too big. Wish they had a in-between size.
Thank you for the tip about the sticky nose pads! My glasses always slide down my nose so I’ll have to look for those. Very thorough and detailed review! Thank you. You also have a very relaxing voice
I’ve used those sticky nose pads before. If you sweat like when you go jogging or play basketball like I did, they fall off and don’t last long. Also, they are not as comfortable if you wear it all the time but if it’s for sunglasses where you don’t wear them all the time it would be ok
Quick question. When you take a photo, do they instantly load to your phone or do you have to wait to get on WiFi before it loads to your device?
It’s not instant - requires connecting the glasses to your phone.
@@Gemini_Connect via WiFi? This whole time I thought it was instant via Bluetooth until I went to sunglasses hut today and she told me it needs a WiFi connection. Not a single review mentioned that 😞. Was so excited then it turned to be old school disposable camera style.
Great tip about the nose pads. A little observation, though, the cleaning cloth IS INDEED included in the box. You probably overlooked it. It's not in the case with the glasses but it's with the manual, still in the packaging. Check if out if you haven't thrown it away. The limit for video recording is now 3 minutes with the 6.0 update in early July 2024
Yeah it was folded with user manual but was not in case. At first I thought the same.
Damn. She didnt read the manual
How did you add the overlay behind the videos you shot using the glasses to fill the sides? Appears to video duplicate video with lowered opacity
This really looks dope. I’ve never heard of these glasses before. This was a phenomenal review ❤
Hello, the Ray Ban Metas do come with a cleaning cloth. The cloth is located in a slot in the box not in the case.
Noted, thanks!
I think there are two issues to consider:
1) people need to give some thought to which items in their lives they wish to have "connected" or "smart" and which ones they do not. If you are wearing your glasses every waking moment, it might make more sense than if you wear them occasionally. or if you set your phone on the charger when you come home, it might be more useful to have some of the functions on your glasses if you have them on when your phone is not within reach.
2) is the configuration of the smart item such that it works the way you do. the flashing light when you take a picture or record a video, the video recording limit, using a Facebook account, etc. if you have to change to meet the item, you might just do it on your phone where you don't have the same restrictions, especially if you would have your phone with you anyway.
personally, I feel that some of the features were set up to avoid some of the complaints/concerns about google glass, which is understandable, but a camera, any camera should be a dumb input device, and if people who construct a product place arbitrary constraints on it for the good of society, unless I agree, then I become less interested. too many device manufacturers set rules on how a product you buy can be used.
also, I tend to have my phone on me except when I am at home and don't wish to be disturbed, and I have my phone with me as much as I have my glasses on, so this doesn't really appeal to me. it might be useful if someone confronts you in public and you want to have video in case they assault you, but the video recording limit and the idiot light makes it useless for that. otherwise, it could actually be a good safety feature: walking to your car at night, turn it on, if you get home safely, delete the video; if you don't, maybe it helps the police find the person who did it.
so if you are some influencer, or content creator, if might make sense. However, I think my glasses make me look smart, but don't need to be smart in themselves. not, at least, how these are configured.
I am on the fence about these because of things I've heard about the video angle, just like you said. I wanted to use them on roller coasters and be hands free on rides but only having vertical and 60 seconds seems like a deal breaker. I do post shorts but still focus on long form content.
When these can shoot horizontal video, I’d have no problem recommending them. But I don’t think they’re quite there yet, especially if you’re primarily a long form content creator.
It does come with a signature cleaning cloth
It’s in the packaging that you seem to have missed
I absolutely love mine three weeks in. First pair was a medium and they were too tight so I get what you mean about the head pain. I returned with no questions asked and ordered a pair of large and couldn’t be happier
For me they’re primarily sunglasses - I went for polarized gradient. I considered transition but if you want to use as sunglasses when you’re driving forget it because they’ll never be dark enough
Audio is amazing - I walk my dogs and speak on calls both cell and Teams and it’s faultless
Seriously for the money it’s a great pair of sunglasses - all the tech on top is brilliant - no regrets
Well, since you posted this video, have there been updates to enhance the operation of these glasses? Have they gotten better? Thanks.
I returned them, so I don’t have a pair to do an update. But I have heard there were firmware updates.
@@Gemini_Connect
Thanks
I have a feeling meta is holding back the recording capabilities for the next gen of meta glasses as a selling point.
It's more than a feeling, no Boston band
They put out software updates that improve it
The cleaning cloth is in the box. It definitely comes with the glasses
Someone mentioned it was packaged with the manual. That’s what I get for not reading the manual 😅
Walking around with a white light on on my glasses is not something I want. Am I able to put on a black sticker over that light while recording? Does the new update let us record 3 minutes now? thx
Hiya,
How did you manage to do the Image stretch? ( at 10:40 ) Is it with the Meta App?
Thank you if u answer.
I just watched this video after purchasing on January 2025 and literally every single CON she touched on has been addressed. Im still at day 3 and loving the glasses for my intended use which is video content and photography hobby. There is now a 3 min video option which is way more than what i need and a live stream option(which i don’t see myself using), the aspect of the picture has been addressed somehow and now the POV feels centered. Three different model options are available at different sizes and tons of different frame and lens color options, plus you have a 30 day return option. I really see these glasses taking over this market and by summer you’ll see tons of people wearing them and getting creative with content.
Great review, this helped me tremendously. I need to take a breath and wait for a better implementation of these I guess. The aspect ratio is a no-sale for me. I could put up with all the other cons but I’m old and my brain will never accept vertical videos. We have peripheral vision for a reason.
I’m super excited by the idea of these glasses, now I just need to wait for a better implementation. I wish Apple had gotten to Ray-Ban before Meta.
Probably would've cost even more but yea that would've been cool. I just got them like 2 days ago and i kind of like them. Wish i had the translucent one to make them more indoor wearable but it was a gift. Not sure if maybe they updated some things since she did this review but i noticed i can record for a max of 3 minutes where she said only 60 seconds. So i have like 15 30 60 and 3 minutes. Cant remember if 15 is one but i think it is. Fits good. no complaints so far i guess.
great video on things that matter. 1 thing I didn't hear about that's also important to me is, stabilization . The video you have doesn't have much movement but if you're out running or doing something active, how is the video? Also....what happens if you get caught in the rain?
Sooooo did you keep them and if so how do you like the update?
I returned them.
I did the same thing by rushing and ordered the wrong size. Ending up finding the lenscrafters they sent it to near me and finding out i needed the larger size. Hopefully my glasses be here tomorrow, it was cheaper going into the store and using insurance for prescription
I can’t find the exact pair online, do they no longer sell this style?
Great Job with the review, very DTE. Is head shrinking still a thing? I've been thinking of having my head shrunk so i can wear normal sizes too. I hate having the arms of my glasses press into the side of my head cutting off circulation, tis like instant nausea.
I’ve never heard of head shrinking, but if it’s real…not gonna lie, it could be kinda nice. I struggle so much either way finding glasses that fit my wide face.
Can it shoot landscape?
Are you not able to adjust the temples of the glasses slightly with heat just like a regular pair of glasses?
Nice review ☝️😇
Hi how long does it take for the 3 min video to upload to the phone? or is it immediate?
It uses wifi between the phone and the glasses. Doesn't take too much time. You can even program it to do it automatically while charging at home.
Are you able to use them instead of your camera phone for live streaming on TikTok not for recording but only for live streaming so people can see how you see things from eye view? If so how long does the batteries last in the sunglasses to maintain the streaming?
How do you get your prescription filled? I don’t want to give them out for days.
I got these when they first came out, and ever since then I have not been able to import more than 1 file at a time. It's been extremely annoying because if I take more than 1 photo I'm doomed to have to factory reset my glasses. I've tried everything, contacting support of both meta and ray-ban but they haven't been able to do anything to help me.
I really wanted to purchase these, but my prescription is too high so my lenses are too thick, which may warp the electronic cables inside. I hope the next gen ones are made for people like me.
съемка только вертикальных видео? только по этой причине уже пропадает смысл в их покупке...
I just got them with prescription lenses & all the premium add-ons & although some of the things you're saying are true I got them for free with my insurance. Hopefully they'll be ready to pickup within the next week
Hi there, do the nose grips block or stop the glasses from sitting flush in its charging case? Thanks!
I was worried about this, but no, they don’t. And I used the thickest 1.8mm nose pads too.
@Gemini_Connect that is great. I was on the fence about getting the glasses, but that question was holding me back and I could not find a consistent answer. I use the same brand you showed in the video, but a 1.0mm
Thank you for your video ands comments. If I was my case also I will return them. Let's wait for the new Google Samsung: Android XR AI Glasses coming this 2025 .They sound smarter choice.
The latest update allows 3 min videos. I just ordered the Wayfarer, brown with prescription, transition lenses from Visionworks. 😊
What was the approximate cost?
If I don't use Facebook or social media can I still utilize these glasses?
yes, you can do everything except livestream
@erasmuslongfellow9713 thank you for answering my question!
What I don't like about the glasses is it's trying to force me to use fb messenger app and I like using my Samsung messenger app. It can read my messages to me but when I ask the Ai to reply it does not have the capability to do so, which is a simple task. It says go to settings for this but the settings only allow you to add fb messenger, I haven't found an option to add my Samsung messenger or IOS messenger for iphones. THAT is why I'm considering returning them.
please let me k ow if there is a way.
are there any other good alternatives to these glasses? what would be their closes comparison?
I don’t know of any close alternatives.
How about the stabilization? Do you get like a bouncing video when you walk?
it's surprisingly good
@@erasmuslongfellow9713 Thank you.
A cleaning cloth IS included. It’s in the packaging outside of the case built into the box. You may have overlooked it.
I just returned mine. Worked great but then I realized I could t view the videos. Then all of a sudden when I would connect to them, audio wouldn't work! I tried for hours to get them to work. I returned them after 6 hours. It worked great for about a hour and a half until I put it in the case to charge, then it was done. No more audio for music or phone calls.
Having watched several reviews, yours is the best! No one has talked about how it rests on the face and getting a good fit. I feel like it would slip down my nose, and rest on my cheeks too. I also don’t like the off centre filming aspect. So it’s a no for me for now☺️
I am a professional barber and I like to record my cuts and take pics of my work . This will be good for me because my phone is cool to use it just is so awkward
Good informative video! I didn't know about the vertical aspect ratio only and having to tilt your head to get your shot until I watched your video. Thanks!
this video helped a lot, thank you !
love from Greece!
Can you clarify whether it only record 60s at a time or only store 60 second video in capacity?
Yes, it’s a max of 60 seconds per video clip.
3 minute option available now
@@odogg6899is this with the new version or an system upgrade ?
They added 3min option in the latest firmware update.
Really enjoyed the video, liked the tips about asian fit since my glasses never stay on unless i get the ones with adjustable nose pads 😂
Just wanted to drop a tip, that you might want to try de-essing the audio a bit more, the s sounds are very sharp in parts of the video
Keep up the good work!
Thanks for such an Indepth review.. its Very Helpful... Just a Quick question .. this large size itself seems big and loose on the nose and eye side... so wouldnt the Xtra large size be more huge on those places and fit all the more loose ?
Does the light always flash while recording?
Unfortunately this glasses is just do portrait not landscapes video, and the cost too expensive to afford
What’s the ETA on gen 3? Sounds like it may be the huge leap that occurred from the original, to this, and hopefully addresses the noted shortcomings.
Great review! I still plan on getting a pair to try for myself. I hope to get a prescription pair. I wanted a pair of ray ban eyeglasses, and all the other things are just extra cool things I can use.
Niiice video thanks!! What's your camera set-up?? love the stick and the camera/s?! :)
I'm an interface designer, and I'd like to get a pair of glasses to take a video of me using various interfaces like parking meters and grocery store checkout systems. I don't want to use them for any meta things or bluetooth or anything like that / and really - I'd like to have that 100% turned off. I'm not being that sneaky... but it would be good to blend in! The other options are pretty obviously video classes. Can they take horizontal video? Is the video pretty close to what you're actually seeing enough - or would I always have to look a little to the right? Do you think these would be a viable option for me?
Thanks for the honest review. I noticed that you normally wear prescription glasses, what about the Meta Ray Ban ones? Did you order them with prescription glasses? Greetings from Kuwait
I love mine and use them for everything all the time. Taking calls, making calls, taking photos, making videos, using the gps ad I drive is the best, listening to podcasts, music, news, weather, obtaining AI info when I need it about anything I am looking at. I can even connect my engineer on to look at the building works and see it through my glasses as I walk around and talk. How cool is that.
The next development, the augmented reality set is underway and reputed to be three years off. I’ll wait and in the meantime test this set to its limits.
Can the microphone audio be muted during a live stream?
Wait, did you really miss the cleaning cloth? Lmao It's in the box you get the classes in. Tucked in the box at the top near the instruction booklet.
That aside, I do get the complaint about the way the camera shoots. 1080p for something shoved in my glasses is actually very impressive, but I also wish landscape shooting was a thing. Though, I do make the sacrifice. There are many moments I just don't have the time to pull my phone out and get my camera out quick enough, so I'll concede to not being able to get landscape mode. It's mainly super cute things my pets do, but I'll notice my dogs will stop doing said cute thing when they see me take my phone camera out, but they have no idea I'm recording them with my glasses.
As for the fit, it's unfortunate for your case. I naturally have a large head, but thankfully it's not wide like yours, so the fit is perfect for me.
I assume you allow Meta access to all the pictures and videos that you take right?
I appreciate your review. I have been thinking about getting these Rayban Metas for the longest time now and its mainly because of the price. 400 dollars after taxes is a bit of a stretch especially if there are other options out there that are cameras like the dji osmo pocket 3 or the sony zv-1f. I will most likely buy these and see how I feel in a week or so.
I agree 100% about the price - if I’m gonna pay that much I need to be completely satisfied with them and in my case there were too many compromises.
How do the sunglasses work after being in the sun after 10 minutes
Can i make a video call pov and how much time can i be on the call?
Now that you have done the research can you get the wider sizes? I too have a wide face and sunglasses are hard to fit. I was told I need 56 to 58 lens width. Is that size available ?
nope ..53 is max .. try it in one of the retail stores
Which model are these?
Wayfarer
The 60 second camera is why I returned mine 😡Other wise they were cool
It's three minutes now they just changed it the other day
@youtubei.freiselancelive478
It is??
Yep, It just changed about a week ago
@@youtubei.freelancelive478 I seee soooo pumped I get mine this week toooo lucky timing haha
Does it just “ding” so you know it stopped recording? And u then have to say Hey Meta record … to continue??
I wouldn't be surprised that your perceived shooting angle through the glasses is an adjustment of parallax. You may not be aware which eye of yours is dominant. Because one of your eyes is dominant. Stick your hands out in front of you arms length forming a frame with your thumbs connecting and your pointer fingers up like the goal post uprights at a football game. Spot one object in the middle in the center of your uprights. The test to know which eye is dominant is the one that, when you close the other it disappears. So if your left eye is dominant and you close the left eye then these object in the uprights of your field of vision that you focused on will be on outside of the uprights. When you switch to the other eye, the dominant eye, then the object is seen in the center of the uprights..
Another reason why aim could be difficult is because your not 100% guaranteed the camera is mounted perfectly parallel to the axis of the forward true vector of view. If it's off by a tiny amount, it'll never be sighted in properly in the same way as a guns mounted telescope has to be adjusted to match the barreling of the weapon. For a person that needs reliable precise predictable field of view for the purposes of making money, they are mostly convenient but have a way to go to be high quality to use all the time.
For me, since I wear glasses my whole life except for sleeping & showering, I would need multiple pair to get thru a typical day when a single charge lasts just 4 hours. I'd have to have at least two pair . One to be in use. The other charging ready to be swapped in when the battery is low.
That's a very good point about the dominant eye.
re: the 4 hour charge, this is why I mentioned the slow startup time. I turned my glasses off periodically during the day to conserve battery life and take advantage of using the glasses normally without the "smart functions." For those of us who might use them for prescription purposes or wear them all day long, it would be nice if there was not only a longer battery life, but also a faster startup time.
True that! That's what I was thinking, I need a 2nd pair to last throughout the day listening to audiobooks.
My right eye is dominant, but the Ray Ban smart glasses have the camera on the left side.
I think it would be good if the glasses had two variants: one with the camera on the left and the other with the camera on the right (the recording light will be on the other side). Then people can choose the variant that matches their ocular dominance.
@@iMacmatician Or put the camera in the center, over the nose piece. Parallax problem solved.
How long it can record for di class
I just received these for Christmas and was given the standard, but I also believe I need the large. There are some cool features, but they get to be uncomfortable after a while.
Thanks for great review of Ray Ban Meta smart glasses. My Ray Ban transition pair is capable of shooting up to 3 minutes of video. It uses more battery power and shortens time between charging...but still cool!!
I am now exploring the Meta translation capabilities. Translating Spanish to English is super cool. It also can translate French and Italian. Awesome!
I enjoy the music and open ear capabilities of the Ray Ban which always me to be more aware of my surrounding while out and about. The other ear pods and headset I have completely block out sounds around me and for safety reasons prefer the Ray Ban.
I do not have a size issue however will look into the nose pads you suggested to keep glasses snug. For me the Ray Ban is a keeper!
Again, thanks for a great video review of Ray Ban Meta smart glasses.
The odd recording angle would be a deal breaker for me. But also the short recording length, aspect ratio, low res.
I'll come back when they iron out all the kinks.
I saw a lot of great reviews on those. But I’m really curious about the social impact, whether people are staring at your cameras while talking to you or some people come to you about shutting down cameras etc. (I fully get that a phone does this too, but wonder if people are accepting cameras on glasses). It’s my only concern for not getting it.
Can I change my lenses no problem?
Do they work with android phones?
FINALLY someone that put actual footage of the glasses without bla bla bla. THANKS.
I just bought the narrow frames on Lenscrafters and they're giving me a headache too. I thought it would fit me because I have what I thought was a slim head. Guess I thought wrong. On the way to return them to try on/compare the average and wide frame.
Great review. I could live with the vertical videos, but I'd rather have a choice, and if not, it should be horizontal video, or maybe square, but not vertical. Anyway what made my mind was the single camera on one side that doesn't shoot straight. That would drive me properly mad. Everything else looks fantastic, I'll be waiting for the next iteration, and I hope they'll fix these issues.
I just received my prescription pair of Wayfarers and I have the same issue being Asian and have a low nose bridge, I just ordered grips like the ones you listed in the video so they’ll probably determine if I keep or exchange for the Low Nose Bridge or return them all together. Also they squeeze my head too despite me having a small head.
your video was amazingly informative, thanks a lot for sharing this complete video with some very important details, I would have done this purchase blind fold, but now knowing all this facts I will wait until they improve all this facts. Thanks a Lot once again.
I’m shopping for some and your video is Very informative thank you
Thank you for this great video. What color are these 😍