Meta's Ray-Ban (Gen 2) smart glasses are on sale - for the first time ever

Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are available at discounted prices, including 25% off and additional discounts depending on the model. Prescription lens savings are available when purchasing eligible models, with 20% off prescription lenses. The glasses are designed for people who already wear glasses, offering robust prescription lens support and options for shaded or Transition lenses. Second-generation models improve camera performance, supporting 3K resolution compared with 1080p+ on the first generation. Battery life is also improved, reaching up to eight hours per charge and up to 48 hours with the case, versus about four hours per charge on the first generation. First-generation models remain attractive due to lower cost, while feature sets are largely similar and AI features have continued to roll down over time.

"Meta's entire portfolio of Ray-Ban smart glasses are on sale right now: the is 25% off, with the down to 15% off. If you prefer a different look, Meta's other collab, the are also on sale for 20% off ($95 off the regular price). In addition to the base sale prices, you can get 20% off prescription lenses when buying any of the above models."

"Meta's Ray-Bans are actually sleek and stylish, and designed for people who already wear glasses, with robust prescription lens support and the option for shaded or Transition lenses. We reviewed both generations, and called out the camera improvements in the second-gen as the primary differentiating factors -- which supports 3K resolution (as opposed to 1080p+ on the first)."

"Additionally, battery life is a major improvement in the second generation, with up to eight hours of life per charge, or up to 48 hours with the case. The first-gen is about half that: four hours per charge."

"So why would you spring for the first-gen glasses over the newer model? In short: they're more affordable. In terms of feature sets, both are largely equal, with most of Meta's AI-powered features trickling down to the first-gen model in the months since their release."

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