Smart glasses are slowly entering the world of wearables. Some people find the idea of privacy about these a bit vague, but many others are waiting for the right opportunity to add these to their collection at a reasonable price. If you’re in the second camp, the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) smart glasses have received their first Amazon discount.
The headliner model of the Ray-Ban Smart Glasses is on Amazon for $321.99 right now, which represents a 15% savings on the $379 list price. According to the price tracker, this is the first time they are on offer on Amazon, and all other models are also subject to the same 15% price drop.
These are matte-black headliner frames with clear lenses, combining a fairly standard Ray-Ban look with the Meta’s AI and camera technology. You can capture hands-free photos and 3K videos with the 12MP ultrawide camera, listen to music through open-ear speakers, take calls, send messages and ask Meta AI questions without taking out your phone. Meta also says the glasses can handle live translation in six languages, identify things you’re looking at, suggest recipes or set reminders.
If your inclinations are more fitness-based than city-casual, the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses have an even bigger price drop. These are down to $319.20 – a 20% drop from the $399 list price. Unlike Ray-Bans, they’ve been discounted a few times before, but this appears to be their best Amazon price yet.
The Oakley model overlaps with Ray-Ban in large areas, including Meta AI, a 12 MP camera, 3K video, open-ear audio, and hands-free voice controls. The difference is that these are more interested in sports, with IP67-rated builds, wraparound styling, wind-resistant open-ear speakers, and fitness integration with services and devices like Garmin and Strava. The idea is that you can add things like speed and performance metrics to your videos and photos, which is a flex that some people will love.
If you’re curious about smart glasses and don’t want to pay full price for a still-emerging category, this is your best opportunity to try out two more recognizable options. The deals are time-limited, so don’t take too long to consider them if you’re interested.
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