Ray Ban | Meta Smart Glasses - Are They Any Good?

Ever since the days of the days of Google Glass and even the Snapchat Spectacles, I’ve been waiting for a pair of smart glasses that actually seem worth it. After watching the demo, I pre-ordered a pair, but are they worth it?
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[@Miguel_2.O]

Great video! I just ordered the matte black Ray-Ban Meta's with the Clear/Green TRANSITION lenses for extactly the reasons you talked about. Clear indoors and darker in sunlight.

[@abeindoria]

You can stream up to 30m (I think), make the stream private and just download it. - a way around the 60s recording limit.

[@benjhaisch]

I tried today and it didn’t give me the option to download it, but maybe I’ll have to create a private IG account and just stream from there

[@abeindoria]

@@benjhaisch that is weird. Shows up for me in live archive. Gives you an option to download too.

[@Mr.Gundam7]

I thought it could record at least 2 hours lol. I was about to buy them but now I'm like "nah". I wanted these for my Amazon delivery job to record for a long time but now that I found out it only records 30 m on live stream I won't lol.

[@abeindoria]

@@Mr.Gundam7 Nothing stopping you from having 30m streams 4 times lol, but I imagine a lot of it is just a battery/heating restriction.

[@katchinska]

can you stream to twitch?

[@edmfuturedisco3485]

I got the matt black wayfare clear transitioning and let me tell you they are great .... audio is pretty impressive for listening to podcast and music at work or on the go

[@WIASGO_NEWS]

Good footage watching this video has persuaded to get a pair thank you for the review🙏🏾

[@uiaiui]

great vid, addressing most of my current questions! Thanks a lot. Subscribed.

[@gilmotier]

I’ve watched a bunch of reviews for these glasses and you are the first person I’ve seen in brown frames. They look so good on you!!

[@benjhaisch]

hey thanks! I figured everyone else would have the black, so I wanted to try out an alternative look :)

[@ericchang1429]

great highlight and call-outs. just got mine. and wearing it to play bball and capturing someone dribbling and defeending is amazing!

[@ruimask]

Great review! Have your tried the transition ones? For darker and lighter ambience?

[@RussellMomentum]

Mines coming today! Loved seeing this review and your take on it

[@Ahmed-ku9yh]

How has it been so far with you?

[@shock-market]

Best design skills in a video on this product, good job

[@user-mg5hj5zn7z]

Just bought a pair last week.. was just looking to replace old sunglasses but these were in the store so I took a look. They were impressive for all the reasons you pointed out but the whole concept of a new convenience to tie phone, music, camera for active lifestyle (I ride my bike 200+ miles a week) was such a no brainer, I bought them with out a blink of an eye🤣

[@Jawad.1]

Your channel is awesome, and so is your personality ❤

[@MultiBeautifulDays]

I really like the idea of these, hopefully they make more upgraded versions for longer recording times and or better quality. It’d be fun to use on vacations or making cute reels (or tiktoks)

[@benjhaisch]

I’m going to see if I can do a private livestream on IG to record it and then save for later. I guess you can do an hour that way?

[@DannyB_003]

@@benjhaischyou can, but the quality will be low. 720 for live-streaming and 1080 for 60sec video

[@thirtydayjeff]

@@benjhaischcan you show how to connect and get it all set up through IG that 60sec limit is stopping me from buying them

[@SPLIFFZPUFFZ]

this is the only workaround I've thought of too@@benjhaisch

[@Living-the-retirement-dream]

Thanks for making this video you’ve convinced me to get them

[@shariwatson9824]

Hi. Great video. Are your glasses the green or the grey lenses? Thank you!

[@KNOWphotosplease]

Dope. I grabbed the 1st generation version of these and added my prescription (I purchased them from LensCrafters), and definitely have used them as a BTS option when I'm shooting. I am interested to see how different the new ones are vs. old model. I know that on the previous ones everything was shot as a 1:1 ratio.

[@Jorge69MD]

I got my normal pair of Ray-Bans at LenseCrafters. Does insurance cover these frames? Do you know?

[@Matanumi]

an improvement for sure..... good luck getting any kind of lens in it though- stores don't want to touch this- opting to sell you their shit instead

[@blakehobson680]

Just got my pair as well, really cool to have for being able to capture "those moments". What I like the most about them is the convenience, for example, my 4 year old that is autistic gets off the bus and my wife always asks how did he do? I was able to capture this as he got off the bus and watched the bus drive away. (His daily routine). They a little "chonkier" that i like.. but nothing too bad. Speakers and microphone are just as good if not better than the video quality. No updates yet that allows for other access to 3rd party apps. (You can play music from apple music but not using voice command like you can Spotify). So there is some downsides to what apps you do choose when accessing some of its features. But over 8/10 I really like them and would love to see some future updates making 3rd party apps accessible through voice command.

[@jeitoots]

I got mine because I wanted a set of headphones but still be able to hear my surroundings. Also it's great to have stills/video on tap all the time. They also look pretty cool. I got the Headliner Shiny Jeans versions with transitions as I need them for walking in summer and winter in the UK. With regards to Meta I think people are more aware of Meta now. It's your data, just supply the amount you're comfortable with.

[@finpark7785]

Same, they are the most convenient and, comfortable headphones I own, and I LOVE being able to record spatial audio... I can't wait for Meta AI.

[@Jona]

In one podcast, I heard them talk about a coming feature where you can ask meta about something you see, like looking at a sign and asking what it means, but I havent seen this feature been described anywhere else… does someone know more about that?

[@daviesluo]

Great video! Just wondering if you play music while you are commuting with it on, how much can people near you hear it? Thanks

[@benjhaisch]

I asked my kids and they don’t notice unless it’s really a quiet environment and they’re trying to hear it.

[@csdsa]

Cool review!! I just found out about these today and was curious. Probably not curious enough to get them (at least, until cuter styles come out... and cheaper lol) but I liked seeing you utilize them as a photographer for weddings. I think it'd be a hassle to wear sunglasses at weddings at all (for me personally!) but I would love something like this to capture more content. My social media game is so weak rn because I forget to take the BTS footage. I'll keep an eye on this tech. Thanks for the review! Hello from the PNW, too!

[@benjhaisch]

I’ve added clear lenses to them now :)

[@fredamsouza]

This is definitely interesting. In a mobile screen, your bike ride clip looks pretty darn great, so much more than enough for social media. The only thing that hyped me down a bit was the 1min limit, which while understandable for the size of the whole thing still feels a bit limiting, depending on what you are recording. And I wonder how clumsy that should feel to compose when you are trying to make a picture, given it won't show you what the camera sees on the eye level, so I'd guess it's only really useful for quick snapshots when your hands are busy.

[@benjhaisch]

Yeah, composing is going to take some getting used to for sure. I figure the distance between my eye and the camera is still less than my eye and the lens on a Leica though, so it should be able to be solved.

[@YOUAREMYKIN]

Congrats on the GFX100-II!🙌

[@TerryWarfield]

Here I am, in my hotel at the event I just saw you at, in the bottom of a rabbit hole about these glasses lmao. Yep getting a pair tomorrow

[@edwardbrandt1468]

I’ve had my Rounds for a year . Got my prescription bi-focal lens put in. I’ve taken them to concerts , I screen print live at soccer tournaments, and they are awesome . Bike rides walking the dog , chasing the cats , they are cool . I don’t do social media ,but I send my vids and pic to friends that post them . Battery life seem good and yes the charger case is great . Want to experiment with covering the light so peeps don’t know . Oh yes I will use these in sketchy situations.

[@benjhaisch]

I haven’t tried it, but I saw that they won’t record if the light is covered

[@marksanchez8947]

While listening to music is it loud enough for surrounding people can hear it?

[@Jermzybarra]

Sorry for the off topic question, but I love these jackets that you wear. I’ve seen them in a few of your videos, where do you get them?

[@benjhaisch]

I bought a bunch from H&M on a big sale a couple of years back. Nothing fancy ;)

[@KaioshinAemi]

Why it can record vertical video? I want 16x9 video format

[@Negativethougharekillingme]

All the function only recording ?

[@MarcAdesso]

Nice GFX 100 ii flex too!

[@deondreross9540]

Fixing the toilet while wearing Sunglasses is crazy. Great video 🤣👑⭐️

[@James.Buchanan]

Great video! I picked up a pair over the weekend and instantly started hunting down clear lenses myself. I ordered photochromic lenses from Fuse Lenses and will let you know how they fit when they arrive!

[@benjhaisch]

Nice! Which lenses did you get? I didn’t see them in there when I looked, but I’m really interested

[@AcevesGino]

I got got the greens, is switching lens even possible? If so were would I buy clear ones?

[@James.Buchanan]

@@benjhaisch i have the 50mm model of frames so search “Ray-Ban RB2140 Original Wayfarer (50mm)” and then under the Standard (Non-Polarized) options to the very right end is photochromic option. I’m not certain they will fit yet, hoping they will! They should get here next week at the latest and will let you now. I can confirm the stock lenses pop out easily just like any other glasses.

[@benjhaisch]

I emailed Fuse and they said they don’t carry this size yet, but they could make me some custom ones? Looks like I’ll wait and see what James gets and/or if they get them in stock

[@mrheldify]

I have been trying to find out if rayban actually sells replacement lenses. Does anyone know?

[@Schmo_theoriginal]

How did u record this long on the bands?

[@Patron77770]

Any updates ? Is the battery life good ? Can you do a long term review

[@ili626]

This was helpful & relatable b/c I’m pretty much the same.. don’t like Meta, don’t use Siri etc. I just wanted to know what was up with these glasses.

[@finpark7785]

There is something very "analog" about Rayban Meta smart glasses. I don't immediately look at the images that I've captured, and I know that I have a finite amount of images/video I can take before batteries die (and they do drain very quickly when recording). I dunno, it feels kinda of nice just shooting and not immediately reviewing what I've recorded. Maybe it's just the anticipation/excitement of reviewing footage / spatial audio later that feels good... Like you're on your way to pick up film that has just been processed/developed. (Love your editing btw....)

[@chrisbrockhurst]

I just ordered these for POV reels

[@benjhaisch]

🎵You’re the inspiration🎵

[@andbkk]

Is ot regular sizez not L? Why didn't yiu choose transition lenses ?:)

[@dxmedia868]

Is there no ar option

[@photosandgadgets2024]

Can't wait for that gfx100ii review!!!

[@jordanavila1141]

you can’t get rid of the flash when you begin recording ???

[@joeramos8404]

Ray Ban, pictures sometimes are lost/not uploaded. Pictures gets deleted without uploading. Pls fix the bug.

[@UnitedWeBrap]

Hello, what brand of road bike do you ride? It looks sleek. 👍

[@benjhaisch]

Haha thanks! It’s a Canyon Ultimate

[@visacki007]

i think theyre awsome!

[@BeanAmbitious]

For the battery life is it 4 hours on your face passive or 4 hours of active use (video, camera, music etc)

[@benjhaisch]

If it’s heavy heavy use, it’s less than 4 hours for sure. But the charging case does top it off real fast

[@BlastVS]

Can you record widescreen or are you locked to vertical?

[@benjhaisch]

Only vertical

[@izzieb]

I'm assuming because of the app this requires the use of a Meta account?

[@benjhaisch]

I believe that’s true although it shouldn’t actually be necessary. I get why they require it though.

[@michaelroberts2581]

So I guess to circumvent the one minute recording restriction would it be safe to assume "live-streaming" to a personal non-public account work then? That way you have as much time as you want recording something?

[@TechWandererYT]

That could be clever, albeit low quality

[@jasontan822]

May I know what size r u wearing? Is it L or XXL? Thanks.

[@benjhaisch]

L :)

[@andervanburren4980]

I wonder if they would be good to wear while live streaming a dirt bike race or something like that.

[@starchild6067]

Duh

Would have been nice but the aspect ratio (for phones) and only 1 minute of recording is going to fail it so hard...

[@aedenrios4967]

Does anyone know if these glasses have an AI feature that gives someone the ability to look at an object and ask “meta” to provide an explanation about everything that is known about that specific object?

[@scarottic]

Very late response but for anyone else wondering. The answere is not yet but they are working on it!

[@expeditionsinsound2202]

Nice road bike 🙂

[@finpark7785]

So, @benj Haisch, are you keeping them?

[@benjhaisch]

Ah good question. I am keeping them for sure. I do wish they made a clear lens solution in this color though.

[@bradstarzz2921]

Not going to lie. I love your style

[@benjhaisch]

Haha I appreciate it

[@DreamMaker_23]

Damn no landscape and a min of recording, huh I’m not sure! I’m very interested in it especially since I just had a kid.

[@benjhaisch]

Most of my videos so far are just me playing with my kids :)

[@AaronAnalog1]

Thanks for the review! I Tried them on yesterday, they only look good as sunglasses IMO, clear/prescription option looks chunky and weird on me. I'd be at over $600 for prescription sunglasses, yikes. I'd have to assume Apple, Google and Samsung will release their own versions within the next 12 months. But for $300, these are an excellent value IMO. I don't love Meta, but I have a feeling Apples will START at like $1,000. F-That. Do the photos and videos go to iPhones camera roll? Or, do you have to get them of some new Meta app?

[@benjhaisch]

You have to import them from the meta app, but they go straight into the camera roll from there. Not *too* clunky.

[@benjhaisch]

Ah shoot, I was wondering what a proper lens replacement would be

[@zackzack1590]

Can’t we just replace those lenses with prescription lenses from a 3rd party an optometrist or something? And btw it shoots a 1min video and is that it? I mean can it record like multiple 1 min videos or it gets its memory full with just one?

[@benjhaisch]

@zackzack1590 it has 32gb of storage.

[@TimeSpace1]

@@benjhaisch I just bought a pair, the matte black with G15 transitions (prescription via LensCrafters). Total out the door was $650 USD. I had 350 in my FSA and 350 was covered by insurance. So basically 350 out of pocket since FSA was my own money lol

[@adamfuterman7095]

Is there a way to turn off that light when it’s recording?

[@benjhaisch]

no

[@MarS-dc2qx]

Yes I turned mine off 😉

[@adamfuterman7095]

@@MarS-dc2qxhow???

[@chrisandsara]

Ok I gotta know, when you were listening to the Seahawks game can everyone hear the audio or just you?

[@benjhaisch]

Just me unless you’re really close and it’s super quiet!

[@maiigophotography]

Using the sony reframing feature ehhh

[@benjhaisch]

Haha yeah. Figured I’d give it a whirl on a real video since I was trying to get it out quick.

[@SmirkInvestigator]

They look good. I don't talk to assistants either but that's because they're typically not good enough for what I want. These new ai chatbots are getting to the point where I'd want to ask them something that would be in a cheatsheet or table hidden in the internet and would actually find it and describe it efficiently. If they can describe me foreign signage when I travel privately in my headphones that would be great or how to use European washing machines or what my coins are that I got all mixed up that are from different countries...

[@blakehobson680]

Why do think they limited videos to 60 seconds, it has 32G of space..

[@Notme90326]

32G of flash

[@CalebThomasMedia]

Well those are kinda rad! The IQ doesn’t suck too bad either! Hmmmm 🤔

[@Ricardodan90]

Answer from hey meta is wrong

[@KadenFinity]

W Fr

[@nyrubin]

U went to the middle of no where to make a review on them 😂 go to NYC time square and redo this review please

[@StephenProffitt]

7:37 Correct but they won’t be as good

[@blerdstatic8187]

I'll be honest, the fact that these don't have AR or some kind of heads up display is annoying. I have an android device, and I love to take pictures and use Google lens to figure out what kind of nature I took a picture of. Having an AR component would be great to do Google lens on the fly. Or if I'm in a different country the AR will help me navigate to and from places. Or even have full translation conversations with text displayed in AR. I wouldn't call these smart glasses, more like a smart phone extension.

[@meowmix705]

The Meta AR glasses are still 3-4 years away. That's the ultimate goal is to somewhat merge some of the tech from the Ray-Ban smart glasses with some of the tech from the Meta Quest VR headsets.

[@bthegreatbigbro919]

Before GTA6 is crazy

[@brianmarkgriffin]

Go Hawks.

[@JASMINEBEAN-eb4gz]

Can you zoom in?

[@benjhaisch]

No, it’s a fixed lens

[@JASMINEBEAN-eb4gz]

@@benjhaisch ok thank you 😊

[@KEKW-lc4xi]

Damn I thought they were AR :/

[@TheTerryStop2]

There's no expectations of privacy in public. We're recorded by cameras everyday. The only thing that changes is who has control of the data, the people or the government.

[@benjhaisch]

sure, but I think the thing is that as a newer technology to cameras being integrated into everyday objects, there are some more nefarious people out there that would/could take advantage of this otherwise.

[@TheTerryStop2]

@@benjhaisch can/will take advantage. But they're going to do that anyway. Good guys with cameras?😁

[@yc6683]

If Ray-Ban is so concerned about the privacy of others they should do a recall on the Ray-Ban Stories, have people send them back and issue a refund. I sure would like to get my money back. I don't like the bulky charging case of the Stories, a case that doesn't charge properly after a year and a half of use. A case that costs $70 to replace when they could make a $10 charging cable but yeah Ray-Ban is about the people and not the money.

[@paranormalunknown40]

Keep your case handy. Battery life isn’t great

[@benjhaisch]

Fwiw, it’s better than I anticipated for what it’s doing and how big they are though.

[@justisforalll]

And they are also very light! Like close to the same weight as regular ray bands… You gotta compromise on that!

[@truthbetold2793]

I don't think there's any privacy concern here when you're in a public place you don't have any expectation of privacy. People are recording stuff on their phones all the time and glasses are no different.

[@benjhaisch]

For sure, I think it’s less of a legality and more of an ethics thing since it’s new technology that people aren’t used to yet.

[@jeremymejia5209]

Creepin

[@lilblackfish2009]

shouldn't have a indicator is your right to record in a public place without anybody consent ,

[@MyFriendlyPup]

Predator glasses

[@onenote6619]

Technically good? I don't know. Privacy issue? Yes. Legal issue? Yes. Creepy? Absolutely. Google Glass did not fail on the technical issues.

[@TechWandererYT]

A lot has happened in a decade. And privacy is a myth.

[@_o__o_]

gonna wear these in the toilet

[@MarS-dc2qx]

How can you only record for 60 seconds lol max recording should be 1 hour not 1 minute 😂😂

[@fastfoodclub]

Meta should have a mic trigger if someone says 'no consent' it automatically shuts off.

[@Roberttttttttt]

A black sharpie pen fixes the flashing led

[@benjhaisch]

Have you tried it? Because if you cover up the light, it won’t record.

[@Old-School-Liberal]

How much data and video is Meta farming from you???

[@TechWandererYT]

username says it all lmao

[@anjankumarkn123]

Meta products are creepy and crappy.

[@justisforalll]

Don’t limit yourself with this mindset! Creepy people have been doing creepy things before iPhones were even around. ✌🏽 technology isn’t going to just stop….get with it!

[@TheRealFreznoBob]

Adding a light to the front that turns on when you record SOLELY for the comfort of people who haven't bought the glasses is the biggest error. If I pay for them they should work the way I want them to. Until the notification LED can be turned off I won't be buying these. I don't need my glasses to be woke and considerate.

[@benjhaisch]

Meh, then don’t get them. I have zero issues with it. Most people still don’t know what it is anyway, but I appreciate that some creeper will at least give some tiny warning if they’re doing something nefarious. But no, they won’t work if the light is covered at all.

[@csdsa]

Huh? How is privacy 'woke' or political? Japan for example had a huge problem with people taking unconsented violating pictures of women, so they worked a policy for permanent shutter sounds into cell phones to indicate when pictures are taken, to help prevent it from happening. Which is a good thing. This is similar. Again, how is that 'woke'? How is that a bad thing?

[@justisforalll]

If you are out in public you can’t expect privacy👍🏽 I think having more cameras may catch more crime. I just choose the glass half full attitude when it comes to these awesome glasses! The future is here yall 🤣🤍