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Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 vs Even Realities G1B
These solve different problems. The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 takes photos and 3K video and talks to you through open-ear speakers, with no display. The Even Realities G1B shows text in your view (translation, navigation, notes) and has no camera or speakers. It costs $220 more, and Even Realities rates it for about a day and a half per charge, against Meta's 8 hours.
Choose the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 if…
- You want to capture photos and video hands-free.
- You want to listen to music, calls and the assistant without earbuds.
- You want the lower price, $379, and a published IPX4 splash rating.
Choose the Even Realities G1B if…
- You want to read things in your view: translations, directions, notes.
- You'd rather not wear a camera at all.
- Battery life matters most: about 1.5 days per charge, by the maker's figure.
Specs side by side
Where one published figure is better (lower price or weight, longer battery claim, higher camera resolution), it is highlighted in blue. Approximate figures are never highlighted.
| Specification | Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 | Even Realities G1B |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $379 | $599 |
| Battery (maker claim) | 8 h | 1.5 d |
| Camera | 12 MP | None |
| Weight | ~50 g | 44 g |
| Display | None | Green HUD |
| AI assistant | Meta AI | Even AI |
| Supported models | Meta AI (Llama) | Even AI, ChatGPT, Perplexity |
| Offline AI | Translation only | — |
| Translation | 6 langs | 13 langs |
| Recording | 3K video | No |
| Microphone | 5-mic array | Built-in |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | Splash-resistant |
| Charging | Case (+48 h) | Case |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Availability | US, EU, UK & more | Global (online) |
| Released | Sep 2025 | 2024 |
How this was compared. Manufacturer-published figures, checked 28 Sep 2026. We have not tested either pair hands-on: the verdict above follows from the published specs, and battery life is each maker's claim. [1] meta.com [2] engadget.com