Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Review: The Spy Glasses I Didn’t Know I Needed (But Now Won’t Take Off)

Me with my Meta Glasses at the Social Media Marketing World Conference

After 3 months of living my best incognito influencer life, it’s time I finally give y’all the real on these Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses — aka the social media spy gear I didn’t know I needed.

Let me start by saying this: the price and my love-hate relationship with Meta had me holding off for a while. I’m one of those “wait until they work the bugs out and drop the price” kinda people — plus, you know TikTok and Reddit had to co-sign before I committed. (Trusted sources only.)

After reading one too many excited reviews at 2 a.m., I rolled into Best Buy to see them in person. Y’all, they had these glasses locked up tighter than the Pentagon. I guess Ray-Ban said, “These ain’t your average sunnies.” (Fair.) With a promo and a Best Buy gift card burning a hole in my pocket, I grabbed the Wayfarer style with Meta AI, Audio, Photo, and Video Compatibility — Transitions Red Lenses in Warm Stone. Because obviously, I like my tech with a little razzle dazzle.

Let me pause. ADHD moment: while searching my email for my order confirmation, I saw that Best Buy had an affiliate program... so I signed up at 4:46 a.m. That’s literally my life.

Anyway, back to the glasses. First impression? I LOVE THEM.

They’re surprisingly well-made — sturdy without being too heavy. The battery life? Pretty decent for what they do. I can record videos, take hands-free pics, and even go live. Yes, live. Content creators, rejoice — you can finally record POV videos without a tripod or octopus arm.

And the Bluetooth? Let’s just say I can flirt with my husband and listen to Lil Wayne while hunting down the last pack of ground beef at the grocery store. Because budgeting for these high-tech baddies meant cutting back... like the federal government. 😩

The photo and video quality is actually impressive. The transitions feature works smoothly, and my husband even got the prescription lenses through LensCrafters using his insurance (look at God).

Now for the cons:

• You can’t get them wet (major downside in this Alabama humidity).

• No zoom. It’s giving 2011 Instagram.

• Meta AI has potential, but Marky Mark… it needs work.

• No good insurance options if you break them. And they are glasses, so handle with care.

Also, please don’t be creepy. Just because you can record hands-free doesn’t mean you should do it without boundaries. Be cool.

Favorite uses so far:

• POV TikToks while washing my car

• Grocery store dance breaks

• Live content at community events

• Capturing moments with my family hands-free

• Business content without whipping out my phone mid-meeting

I haven’t tested the translation feature yet, but I’m ready to bring it to the nail salon for a real-time review. No cap.

Taken at the Birmingham Mayor's Ball Incognito

Final Verdict: 8.5/10

Would be higher if they weren’t made by Meta — but that’s just the petty in me speaking.

Wanna see these in action?📹 I’ll be posting my unboxing and sample video soon on TikTok and Instagram. Comment below if you want me to drop a video review!