Tech YouTuber tests out Meta's new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses to see if they deliver on the hype
Published on Sep 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM (UTC-4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Sep 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
A popular tech YouTuber got the chance to test out Meta’s new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses and its high-tech new ‘neural band’ to see if they deliver on the hype.
This is the boldest wearable tech yet, and the snazzy new ‘neural band’ makes your very glasses integrational with your everyday life.
Priced at an eye-watering $799, these shades and standard glasses frames promise to blend everyday eyewear with futuristic tech.
With a reactalight transitional tint that reacts to sunlight, five microphones, and a higher-res camera than before, these promise to be the only specs you’ll ever need.
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Meta’s new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses have a lot of hype
There’s a lot of excitement in the gadget world recently surrounding Meta’s new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, and one lucky YouTuber got the chance to check them out before everyone else.
The smart glasses are packed with tech, including a higher-res camera than its predecessor, with a 2.5x improvement over the last model, five microphones to capture crystal-clear audio, and even dual speakers.
Despite being packed with tech, the glasses weigh just 69 grams, which is not much more than standard Ray-Bans at 45 grams.
The highlight is the transparent micro-display that projects a small ‘glanceable’ screen next to your right eye; it is like your own private notification window in your life.
The glasses come with a magic wristband
How you control the Ray-Bans is instead of fiddling with buttons, a ‘neural band’ detects tiny impulses, like pinching, swiping, and rotating your hand to control the interface.
Some of the most useful features are access to WhatsApp on your face, live captions for people who are hard of hearing, and navigation right in front of your eyes.
The reviewer found the gadget to be the first piece of wearable technology that actually convinced him to be less skeptical of smart glasses; he found them comfortable and high-tech but expensive and heavily phone-reliant.
At $799, many won’t be able to justify the price, but these could be real game changers for people who can’t hear well.
It might be a while before Apple decides it needs to get in on the action, but if these glasses end up living up to the hype, Apple-branded smart glasses may come sooner than you think.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
