Comparison
Ray-Ban Meta Audio vs Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1
| Ray-Ban Meta Audio | Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Glaiss score | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Launch price | 349 € | 247 € |
| Weight | — | — |
| Type | AI, no display | AI, no display |
| Display | No display | No display |
| Field of view | — | — |
| Camera | No camera | 12 MP ultrawide, 1080p video |
| Battery | 12 h | 4 h |
| AI | Meta AI | Meta AI |
| Translation | — | — |
| English | Assistant speaks English · confirmed by the manufacturer | Assistant speaks English · confirmed by the manufacturer |
| Seller warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Which should you buy?
Both belong to the same family, so here the scores are genuinely comparable.
Ray-Ban Meta Audio wins the overall score by 0.2 points, but that score averages six criteria and you will only use some of them.
Battery is not close: Ray-Ban Meta Audio lasts 12 hours against 4 h for the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1. The reason is the camera: recording is what drains the cell.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 has a camera and Ray-Ban Meta Audio does not. If you want to capture without reaching for your phone, the comparison ends there.
Both have manufacturer-confirmed language support.
On price, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 is 102 € cheaper.
Watch the warranty: Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 offers 2 years and Ray-Ban Meta Audio offers 3 years.