Meta’s summer sale drops Ray-Ban smart sunglasses to record low prices

If you’ve been curious about Ray-Ban’s Meta smart sunglasses, they’re currently on sale at Meta’s biggest event outside of Black Friday. As part of the company Summer Event Salewhich runs through May 26, the original version is on sale starting at $224.25 ($74 off) at Amazon, Best Buyand direct from TrimCompare the best price so far. New, second-hand lenses are also discounted, and you can pick up a pair for $322.25 ($57 off), which is a bargain, at Amazon, Best Buyand to Trim.

No matter which brand you buy, you’re getting the same information. As far as smart glasses go, they’re both pretty and look like Ray-Bans. It also offers the same features, allowing you to take hands-free 1080p photos and short videos and stream directly to Instagram or Facebook. Both glasses also feature a pair of amazing open-ear headphones, with great speakers that sound great when listening to music while letting you know what’s around you. You can also make calls through five speakers that do a great job of keeping your voice clear.

You also get all the tools to support Meta’s AI. If you are planning to travel this summer, for example, the assistant can translate the languages ​​used like Spanish, French, and Italian in real time, and answer questions about the places you are looking for. They can also be useful in everyday life, helping you think of recipes based on what you already have in your fridge, reminding you of an upcoming appointment, scanning QR codes, and more.

The main difference is that the latest model shoots sharper 3K video at 30fps, up from 1440 x 1920 at 30fps, which means slightly sharper video and a sharper image quality. The Gen 2 can also last eight hours with heavy use, which is twice as long when used properly.