Meta is Releasing 2 New Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses for Prescription Wearers, Starting at $500

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Meta and eyewear partner EssilorLuxottica announced two new “optical-forward” pairs of Ray-Ban Meta glasses which are said to support nearly all prescriptions.

Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta smart glasses can already be paired with prescription lenses, although the latest pairs of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are coming with new ergonomic features: overextension hinges, interchangeable nose-pads, and optician-adjustable temple tips, things designed to give users a more custom fit.

Ray-Ban Meta ‘BLAYZER’ model |  Image courtesy Meta, EssilorLuxottica

In a blogpost, Meta announced it’s offering two new frame styles: a rectangular ‘Blayzer Optics’ design available in two sizes (Standard and Large) and a more rounded ‘Scriber Optics’ frame. Both come with a Dark Brown charging carrying case, with pricing starting at $500.

Colors include Matte Black, Transparent Black, and Transparent Dark Olive, although Meta is also releasing seasonal colors, such as Transparent Matte Ice Grey and Transparent Stone Beige.

Ray-Ban Meta ‘Scriber’ model | Image courtesy Meta, EssilorLuxottica

Both new Blayzer and Scriber frames will be available for pre-order in the US starting today from Meta.com and Ray-Ban.com, as  well as at optical retailers in the US and and select international markets starting April 14th.

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Meta also announced it’s releasing new lens and color options for Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) and Oakley Meta lines. New options include:

  • Vanguard Black with Prizm Black Lenses
  • Vanguard White with Prizm Rose Gold Lenses
  • Vanguard Black with Prizm Transitions® Ember Lenses (arriving later this Spring)
  • Vanguard Prizm Transitions Cobalt Lenses (arriving later this Spring)
  • HSTN Black with Prizm Dark Golf Lenses
  • HSTN Light Curry with Clear to Brown Transitions Lenses

Coming this spring and summer, Meta is also releasing three new limited-time seasonal colors for Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2).

For the Skyler style: Shiny Transparent Peach with Transitions Brown Lenses. For Headliner: Matte Transparent Peach with Transitions Grey Lenses. For Wayfarer: Shiny Transparent Grey with Transitions Sapphire Lenses.

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