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| Nova | Ray-Ban Meta Audio | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 2026-09-23 | — |
| Status | Available | — |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Compatibility | — | Needs the Meta AI app, a Meta account and internet access; phones on iOS 17+ or Android 10+ (MobiDevices). No camera, so camera-based Meta AI features (multimodal AI, Live AI) are not available; Meta AI chat and translation are, plus WhatsApp and Spotify (Ray-Ban). Launch markets: US (shipping 2026-10-13), UK and Europe. |
| Launch Price (USD) | $299 (US launch price) | $349 |
| Models | — | RW7004 (Clubmaster), RW7005 (Burbank) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦418,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦488,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| TESTS | ||
| Battery Endurance | — | Up to 12 h of listening, calls and Meta AI use on a single charge, plus up to 48 h more from the included charging case (60 h total) (Meta manufacturer figures) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Meta | Meta |
| Category | AI glasses with open-ear speakers | Audio AI glasses with open-ear speakers (no camera) |
| Launch Date | September 23, 2026 | September 23, 2026 |
| Model Name | Nova | Ray-Ban Meta Audio |
| Price | $299 (US launch) | $349 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Type | — | Open-ear speakers |
| Sound Features | — | Dolby Atmos support |
| Speakers | Open-ear speakers | — |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | — | No (open-ear speakers) |
| Camera | 12 MP; Video: 3K | — |
| Storage | 32GB | — |
| Touch Controls | — | Swipe on the right arm to adjust volume; button to access Meta AI |
| Voice Assistant Support | Meta AI (built-in) | Meta AI, hands-free with "Hey Meta" |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Sandstone, Classic Black, Honey Tortoise, Sage | 23 color and lens combinations across the Clubmaster and Burbank styles |
| Form Factor | AI glasses (pantos frame) with open-ear audio | Glasses in two styles, Clubmaster and Burbank; compatible with a wide range of optical prescriptions |
| Ingress Protection | — | IPX4 |
| Materials | Pantos frame, 3-way adjustable nose pads, adjustable temple tips, overextension hinges | — |
| Weight | — | 43 g |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | — | USB-C |
| Total Playtime | 8+ hours | Up to 12 hours on a single charge, plus up to an additional 48 hours from the included charging case |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | — | Yes |
| Mic Count | — | 6 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | — | 6-mic array with advanced wind noise reduction |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | — | "Hey Meta" wake word or action button on the right temple |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | — | Not applicable (glasses with open-ear speakers) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | — | Charging case |
| Included Items | — | Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses, charging case |
| Main Device | — | Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | — | iOS 17 or later, Android 10 or later |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | The Meta Nova are Meta-branded AI glasses with a pantos frame, a 12MP camera and 3K video recording. | Meta's first smart glasses without a camera, offering open-ear audio, calls and hands-free Meta AI for up to 12 hours on a single charge. |