Meta Ray Ban Smart Glass With AI Features Launched In India: Know How Much It Costs
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Meta Ray Ban smart glasses with support for Meta AI and voice commands is finally here in India and this is what you pay for it in the country.
Meta Ray Ban smart glasses have launched in the Indian market and now we also know how much these are going to cost you. The company had confirmed its plans to bring the smart glasses to more countries like India, UAE and Mexico earlier this year. Now, we know how much Meta is going to charge for the premium smart glasses that come with AI-powered features and more.
Meta has been selling the smart glasses since its debut in September 2023 but most limited to the US and some parts of Europe. The company has also used the AI model to integrate more features into the wearable in the last few months, in addition to allowing people to capture visuals using the built-in camera on the smart glasses.
Meta Ray Ban smart glasses price in India starts at Rs 29,900 for the base version, you have the wayfarer matte black model priced at Rs 32,100 and premium model costs Rs 35,700 in the country. Meta has started the pre-order for the smart glasses and these will be available from May 19 across the country.
Meta Ray Ban Smart Glasses Features
These AI-powered smart glasses let you ask questions on-the-go and receive real time answers and information, recommendations hands-free.
The best thing about the Meta smart glasses is that they look like your regular eyewear but with smartness built into the product with AI features, camera and even mic available on the stem of the glasses. You can pair it with the Meta AI app that is now available for Android and iOS users.
All these features are being added to the Meta Ray Ban smart glasses via software updates.
Meta does not get the credit of starting the smart glasses segment but the company has built a strong product that has done well in the markets it is available. It is bringing the Ray Ban glasses to more regions after all these years and the launch price in India seems at par with the US range which shows its interest in the market.
Having said that, these are priced in the mid-range category in comparison to phones but ultra-premium for a luxury segment. Which is why we don't see Meta cater to the general audience with the smart glasses, and even if it gets around 1 percent of the premium segment, the company might feel vindicated by its decision to launch in India.
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May 13, 2025, 12:17 IST
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