Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) is out. Meta confirmed today that the next generation of its best-selling AI glasses is available now, with prices starting at $449 — a clean hardware refresh aimed at people who already live in the frames, not a Connect roundup.

According to Meta’s official announcement, Gen 3 packs the camera, open-ear audio, and Meta AI stack into a slimmer, more comfortable silhouette. Battery climbs to up to nine hours (an hour past Gen 2). A customizable action button jumps straight to Meta AI. A new six-mic array is billed to cut more than 90% of background noise on calls and voice commands, even on windy or crowded streets.

Capture stays hands-free: 12MP stills and 3K Ultra HD video, with a visible LED when you’re recording. Later this year, Meta says these glasses will be the first consumer devices that can capture and play back video in Dolby Atmos with 360-degree spatial sound. Dynamic photos let you pick the best frame after the shot.

Style is the other half of the story. Gen 3 lands in 27 color and lens combinations across three silhouettes: Aviator, Wayfarer, and Zena — a new bold cat-eye. To mark the Ray-Ban Aviator’s 90th anniversary, Meta is also shipping a limited-edition Aviator in a vintage-inspired colorway. Early hands-ons from Engadget, WIRED, and Tom’s Guide on September 23, 2026 underline the same beat: more styles, longer battery, same core capture stack — available today.

Release info
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)
Styles: Aviator · Zena · Wayfarer (27 color/lens combos)
Price: from $449 USD
Availability: available today (Meta / Ray-Ban retail)

Shop the Ray-Ban Meta collection at ONENESS → onenessboutique.com/collections/ray-ban. Older Wayfarer and Headliner Meta SKUs on the floor are archived — this post is industry availability, not a live Gen 3 PDP claim.

Sources: Meta (about.fb.com); Engadget; WIRED; Tom’s Guide.