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Ray-Ban Meta Gen‑1 Smart Glasses Hit Lowest Prices, With Refurbs From $197

The markdown positions the first‑generation frames as a low‑cost entry point beneath newer models.

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The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer smart glasses combine timeless style, AI-powered convenience and hands-free content capture.
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Overview

  • The first‑generation Wayfarer, which major retailers listed Monday at about 25% off, fell to roughly $224 in the U.S. at Amazon and Walmart and to AU$336 on Amazon Australia.
  • Meta’s site on Tuesday offered refurbished first‑gen pairs starting at $197 with a one‑year limited warranty, though listings were selling out quickly.
  • The glasses pair Meta AI with a 12MP ultra‑wide camera, a five‑microphone array, and open‑ear speakers for hands‑free photos, video, calls, and voice control.
  • They support 1080p vertical video, livestreams to Facebook and Instagram, and local real‑time translation for languages such as French, Italian, Spanish, German, English, and Portuguese.
  • Battery life is about four hours per charge with the case extending use to around 36 hours, and the newer second‑generation Wayfarer sells for about $379, underscoring the value of the Gen‑1 sale.