Wearing the Meta Ray-Bans' successor left me with two verdicts (and you'll want to hear both)

"Recently, I've been documenting more of my life with the than with my phone. Maybe it's the fact that I'm not shoving a camera in front of friends and family, or perhaps they're not catching the pulsing white indicator whenever I hit the record button on the glasses, but the footage I've gotten has felt more genuine, natural, and truly representative of those precious moments in time."

"There's not a lot that separates the first- and second-gen Meta Ray-Bans, but the few differences do matter, especially if you're a content creator. First, an enhanced 12MP camera sensor can now capture in 3K (3024 x 4032) resolution at 30fps or 1080p at up to 60fps. With the sharper video recording, I've found footage to appear less noisy and colors to be more accurate, resolving two of the issues I had with the original Meta Ray-Bans."

"Kerry Wan/ZDNET Meta says the new glasses' image stabilization has improved, and I believe it. When comparing footage to the previous model, there's a noticeable lack of shakiness as I'm walking and bobbing my head. For content creators who want higher-quality POV shots without losing the convenience of the smart glasses form factor, the new Ray-Bans get the job done."

Second-generation Meta Ray-Bans start at $379, $80 more than the predecessor and remain cheaper than the $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display. An enhanced 12MP camera sensor captures 3K (3024 x 4032) at 30fps or 1080p at up to 60fps, producing sharper videos with less noise and more accurate colors. Improved image stabilization noticeably reduces shakiness while walking and bobbing the head. The minor hardware differences make a meaningful upgrade for content creators seeking higher-quality POV footage without sacrificing the smart-glasses form factor. The glasses are positioned to sell strongly during the holiday season.

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