Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses Coming to the Philippines: Features, Specs, Price, and Availability

Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are officially coming to the Philippines as Meta expands its partnership with EssilorLuxottica to more international markets. The local arrival will bring Meta’s AI-powered eyewear lineup to more consumers, with Vision Express Philippines already promoting the upcoming release and listing participating stores across the country. 

The lineup includes the camera-equipped Ray-Ban Meta and the new Ray-Ban Meta Audio, offering hands-free photography, music, calls, and AI assistance. The announcement follows Meta Connect 2026, where Meta introduced its latest smart eyewear products, including the third-generation Ray-Ban Meta and its first camera-free audio glasses.

Meta confirmed the Philippines as one of 10 new markets included in its latest international expansion with EssilorLuxottica. The expansion covers Ray-Ban Meta, Ray-Ban Meta Optics, and Oakley Meta products. Other markets joining the rollout include Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Israel, and South Africa.

This marks an important step for the local smart eyewear market, as consumers can buy the products through authorized retail channels instead of relying entirely on imported units. However, Meta has not announced a specific Philippine launch date or local pricing.

Vision Express Lists Participating Stores
Vision Express Philippines has promoted the upcoming arrival of Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses through its social media channels, inviting customers to be among the first to experience the new smart eyewear.
The retailer has also provided a dedicated branch listing of 15 locations nationwide.

Metro Manila

Ayala Alabang Town Center
Glorietta 2
Greenbelt
One Bonifacio High Street
Trinoma
Greenhills Mall
SM Mall of Asia
SM Megamall
SM North EDSA The Block

South Luzon

Nuvali

Visayas

Ayala Center Cebu
SM Iloilo
Sunglass Gallery, Mactan Airport Terminal 1
Sunglass Gallery, Mactan Airport Terminal 2

Mindanao

SM Davao
Customers can check the participating locations through the Vision Express Ray-Ban Meta branch listing. Availability may vary by branch, so customers should contact their preferred store to confirm stock, available frame styles, and lens options.

Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)

One of the main products in Meta’s latest lineup is Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3), the third generation of its popular AI-powered smart glasses. The new model features a slimmer and more comfortable design, improved battery life, and a customizable action button that provides quicker access to Meta AI.

For photography and video, the glasses feature a 12MP camera capable of recording videos in 3K Ultra HD resolution. Users can capture photos and videos from their point of view without holding a smartphone. Meta also introduced Dynamic Photos, which lets users select the best frame from captured moments to create better-looking pictures.

Audio performance receives attention as well. The glasses feature a six-microphone array that Meta says reduces more than 90% of background noise. This helps improve voice clarity during calls and voice commands, particularly in crowded or windy environments.

Battery life reaches up to nine hours on a single charge, an improvement over the previous generation.
The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) collection comes in 27 color and lens combinations across three styles: Aviator, Zena, and Wayfarer. The Aviator also gets a limited-edition vintage-inspired colorway celebrating the frame’s 90th anniversary.

Another upcoming feature is Dolby Atmos video capture with 360-degree spatial sound, designed to provide a more immersive experience when watching recorded footage.

Ray-Ban Meta Audio: Smart Glasses Without a Camera
Meta also introduced Ray-Ban Meta Audio, its first camera-free smart glasses. Unlike the regular Ray-Ban Meta models, this version removes the camera and focuses on audio playback, phone calls, and hands-free AI assistance.

Weighing just 43 grams, Ray-Ban Meta Audio is designed for all-day use. It features adjustable temple tips, adjustable or interchangeable nose pads, and overextension hinges for improved comfort and fit.
Users can listen to music and podcasts, answer phone calls, and interact with an AI assistant without reaching for their smartphones.

Battery life is rated for up to 12 hours on a single charge. The included charging case provides an additional 48 hours of battery life. The collection comes in 23 color and lens combinations across two styles: Clubmaster and Burbank. Both designs also support a wide range of prescription lenses.

The camera-free design gives consumers another option if they want smart eyewear for everyday listening and communication without built-in photo and video recording.

Meta AI and Muse: What Can Users Expect?
Beyond the hardware, Meta continues to expand the AI capabilities of its smart glasses. Depending on regional availability, users can interact with Meta AI through voice commands, ask questions, get information about their surroundings, and access features such as live translation.

At Meta Connect 2026, the company also introduced Muse, a personal AI agent designed to help users manage everyday activities. Muse goes beyond answering questions. It can help organize schedules, manage tasks, build healthy habits, and turn long-term goals into actionable plans.

Meta plans to bring Muse to its AI glasses, allowing users to interact with the assistant hands-free. However, there is an important consideration for the Philippine release. Muse and Hearing Enhancement are initially limited to the United States.

Other Meta AI features may also have regional, language, and software restrictions. This means the Philippine models may not offer the same complete AI experience available in supported markets such as the United States.

Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses Specs:

Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)Camera: 12MP
Video Recording: 3K Ultra HD
Microphones: Six-microphone array
Background Noise Reduction: More than 90%, according to Meta
Battery Life: Up to 9 hours
Frame Styles: Aviator, Zena, and Wayfarer
Color and Lens Combinations: 27
Features: Meta AI, hands-free photography, video recording, audio playback, and calls
Additional Features: Dynamic Photos and customizable action button

Ray-Ban Meta AudioCamera: None
Battery Life: Up to 12 hours
Additional Battery Life: Up to 48 hours with charging case
Frame Styles: Clubmaster and Burbank
Color and Lens Combinations: 23
Features: Music playback, podcasts, hands-free calls, and AI assistant access
Prescription Support: Yes

Weight: 43 grams

Price and Availability in the Philippines
Meta has announced the following starting prices for its new smart eyewear lineup in the United States:

    Ray-Ban Meta Audio: $349 (approximately ₱20,300)
    Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3): $449 (approximately ₱26,200)

These are approximate peso conversions based on US starting prices, not official Philippine retail prices. Actual local pricing may vary depending on taxes, distribution costs, frame selection, and lens configurations.

As of October 31, 2026, Meta and its local retail partners have yet to announce the official Philippine SRP and exact release date.

Wrapping Up
Meta’s expansion of its smart eyewear lineup brings more choices to consumers, whether they want hands-free photography, better audio, or AI assistance built into everyday eyewear. Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) stands out with its 12MP camera, 3K video recording, and improved battery life, while Ray-Ban Meta Audio offers a camera-free alternative focused on music, calls, and voice assistance.

The confirmed Philippine expansion and Vision Express’ participating store locations are welcome developments for those waiting to purchase the glasses through local retail channels. The remaining questions are the official Philippine prices, exact release date, and which AI features will be supported locally.

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