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Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 Brings Longer Battery, New Frames
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses let people take photos, listen to audio, and use voice commands.
The newest version is called Gen 3.
It costs more than the older versions in India.
Its battery can last up to nine hours, compared with four hours for Gen 1.
Gen 3 still has a 12MP camera and can record 3K video.
It adds one microphone, which may help make recorded voices clearer.
It also offers new Aviator and Zena frame styles.
All three versions have the same storage, wireless connections, and splash resistance.
Meta continues to sell Gen 2 for people who want a less expensive option.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 launched in India at ₹44,300, with higher-priced Transitions and polarised variants.
Battery life rises from four hours on Gen 1 to eight hours on Gen 2 and up to nine hours on Gen 3.
Gen 3 retains a 12MP ultra-wide camera and 3K video while adding a sixth microphone.
New Gen 3 design options include Aviator and Zena frames, adjustable temple tips, and 51 global style combinations.
All three generations offer 32GB storage, Wi-Fi 6 or 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, IPX4 splash resistance, and Meta AI features.
- Who
- Meta and Ray-Ban, with Indian buyers as the target customers.
- What
- The third-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses launched in India with improved battery life, new frame styles, and a sixth microphone.
- Where
- India, through Ray-Ban.com and select optical stores nationwide.
- When
- The article lists the Gen 3 India launch date as September 24, 2026; it says Gen 1 launched in May 2025 and Gen 2 launched in 2025.
- Why
- Gen 3 was introduced to provide longer battery life, additional frame choices, adjustable temple tips, and improved voice capture.
Key facts
- Gen 3 starting price
- ₹44,300 in India
- Gen 3 top variants
- ₹50,100 for Transitions and ₹46,500 for polarised lenses
- Battery life
- Up to 4 hours for Gen 1, 8 hours for Gen 2, and 9 hours for Gen 3
- Video recording
- Gen 1 supports up to 1080p; Gen 2 and Gen 3 support 3K video
- Storage
- 32GB across all three generations
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6 or 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 across all three generations
- Availability
- Gen 3 is sold through Ray-Ban.com and select optical stores in India
Sources
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