Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Matte
Score: 78/100
RayNeo Air 3s
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Gen 2 offers a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, 8-hour battery life, and open-ear audio in a lightweight, UV-protected frame, making it a strong choice for creators on the go. However, users report connectivity issues and the battery may not sustain heavy continuous use, and it lacks cellular connectivity. Ideal for content creators who prioritize style and hands-free capture.
The RayNeo Air 3s are ultra-light AR/XR glasses featuring a 1200-nit micro-OLED display and quad open-air speakers, delivering bright visuals and immersive audio. Their trade-offs include a narrow 47° field of view and reliance on an external host with limited 3DoF tracking. Ideal for travelers and casual gamers seeking a portable high-brightness screen.
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12 MPbest | — | |
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32 GBbest | — |
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Weight (grams) | 45 grams | 78 grams |
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Speaker Type | open-ear | Quad open-air |
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Professional reviewers view the Gen 2 Wayfarer as a solid evolution, praising its 3K ultra-HD video, doubled battery life, and deeper Meta AI integration that together make it a top choice for creators seeking hands-free, high-quality capture while retaining iconic style.
Everyday users generally like the video quality, comfortable lightweight design, and all-day battery, but recurring complaints focus on occasional connectivity glitches and the battery being only adequate for power-hungry use cases.
Professional reviewers applaud the RayNeo Air 3s for their unprecedented 1200-nit brightness, 120 Hz refresh rate and high-quality HueView 2.0 micro-OLED display, which together deliver sharp, vivid visuals even outdoors. They also praise the quad-speaker audio system with Whisper privacy mode and the eye-care-focused 3840 Hz dimming. However, critics note the narrow 47° field of view, limited 3 DoF tracking and reliance on an external host device as significant drawbacks for immersive AR experiences.
Everyday users consistently highlight the glasses' massive 201-inch virtual screen and lightweight comfort, making them ideal for travel, in-flight movies and casual gaming. The bright display and powerful audio are frequently praised, while recurring complaints focus on the tunnel-vision feel from the limited FoV, occasional audio leakage, imperfect IPD adjustment and the need for a strong host device to unlock full performance.
“world's brightest AR glasses”
“pocketable conveniences”
