Reviewers say Meta’s camera-free Ray-Ban glasses feel easier to wear

Meta’s audio-only Ray-Ban glasses remove the camera while keeping speakers and a built-in AI assistant.

Two reviewers tested them in everyday settings, including parks, family outings and errands.

The glasses can play music and podcasts, handle calls and messages, give navigation directions and answer questions without users reaching for a phone.

The lack of a camera eased concerns about recording others, a discomfort one reviewer had with camera-equipped smart glasses.

The glasses also offer live translation for some languages, but one reviewer missed being able to identify objects or read signs and menus.

Reviewers found them comfortable and useful, though one said the AI was not a compelling reason to buy them and considered the glasses expensive at $349.

Users can turn off the assistant’s wake word and use a button instead; no further plans were described.