EQUIPThe Gadgeteer · 2h ago
Ray-Ban Meta Audio’s 12-hour battery claim isn’t 12 hours of music
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Ray-Ban Meta Audio smart glasses now offer voice-controlled AI, music, and telephony starting at $349. Executives should note the discrepancy between the marketed 12-hour battery claim and actual continuous playback performance.
- 01New Clubmaster and Burbank styles available with prescription or sun lens options
- 02Hardware features integrated Meta AI and audio functionality without built-in cameras
- 03Product launch includes clear and sun lens configurations starting from $349
- 04Marketed 12-hour battery life does not reflect continuous music playback duration
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Ray-Ban Meta Audio puts music, calls and voice access to Meta AI in camera-free glasses starting at $349. The Clubmaster and Burbank styles we covered at launch went on sale October 13, with clear, sun and prescription lens options. Charging…