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Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 Smart Glasses Drop to Record Lows at Amazon and Best Buy

The cuts signal post–Gen 2 positioning that includes promised software upgrades for the older model.

Overview

  • The Gen 1 Wayfarer models are listed at $224.25 to $246.75, beating Black Friday pricing at both Amazon and Best Buy, with a small Amazon credit on some listings.
  • Core hardware includes a 12‑megapixel ultra‑wide camera, 1080p video recording, a five‑microphone array, and open‑ear speakers for music and calls.
  • Meta AI on the glasses supports hands‑free queries about surroundings and real‑time translation for Spanish, Italian, and French, with German and Portuguese noted as coming soon.
  • Meta says the earlier glasses will receive select Gen 2 software features, including a conversation‑focus audio mode plus new slo‑mo and hyperlapse video options.
  • Shoppers weigh a shorter roughly four‑hour battery and 1080p video on Gen 1 against Gen 2’s about eight‑hour runtime and 3K capture, with both sharing the same 12‑megapixel sensor and livestreaming support.