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Meta has launched the next generation of its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in India. The new Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) glasses go on sale starting Wednesday across Ray-Ban India stores and top eyewear retailers. Prices begin at Rs 39,900, bringing the upgraded wearable experience into the mainstream market.
The latest version builds on the first-generation model by offering a sharper and more reliable capture system. Users will now get 3K Ultra HD video recording along with ultrawide HDR support, enabling clearer and more vibrant footage.
The glasses can last up to eight hours on a full charge, while fast charging can restore 50 per cent of the battery charge in just 20 minutes. The bundled charging case extends usage significantly with up to 48 hours of backup power. New video modes, like hyperlapse and slow-motion, are expected to arrive through software updates, giving users more creative control over their content.
Meta is also refreshing the design and fashion elements of the smart glasses. Gen 2 models will be available in popular Ray-Ban silhouettes such as the classic Wayfarer, the contemporary Skyler, and the stylish Headliner. Fresh seasonal shades, including shiny cosmic blue, shiny mystic violet, and shiny asteroid grey, will add more personalisation options for buyers, alongside limited edition variants.
A major upgrade comes from Meta AI, which now offers more practical help throughout the day. With a simple “Hey Meta”, wearers can request information, manage media, respond to messages, or capture hands-free photos and videos. The glasses are also built to be more effective in noisy surroundings through a feature called Conversation Focus, which enhances speech clarity. Another key development for India is the introduction of full Hindi support, allowing users to communicate with Meta AI comfortably in the language.
Meta recently expanded the experience further by rolling out Celebrity AI Voice—letting users choose how their AI assistant sounds. Among the voices available is Deepika Padukone’s AI avatar, joining a lineup of well-known personalities offering a more personalised, culturally familiar interaction.
Meta is also experimenting with UPI-Lite payments through the glasses, in collaboration with WhatsApp. The feature, expected to be rolled out soon, will allow users to initiate secure transactions hands-free. Simply glancing at a QR code and saying “Hey Meta, scan and pay” would be enough for the payment to go through using the user’s linked bank account—making purchases faster and removing the need to reach for a phone.
With improved hardware, smarter AI capabilities, and features tuned specifically for Indian users, Meta aims to position Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) as a practical smart-glasses option for everyday life, not just tech enthusiasts.
