Reviewers test camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses

Reviewers have tested Meta's Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses, which omit cameras in favor of a focused, audio-centric design. The eyewear functions similarly to standard sunglasses with built-in earbuds, allowing wearers to listen to music, manage phone calls, and query Meta AI via voice commands. [1][2]

Testing of the Burbank audio model, reported at $349, highlights benefits such as live translation, spoken navigation, and hands-free messaging without the social awkwardness or privacy concerns associated with wearing cameras. However, the device still relies on a paired phone, lacks visual AI features like object identification, and can experience occasional assistant glitches. [1][2]