Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1) smart glasses just got a rare 25% discount on Amazon

Those looking for cheap smart glasses won’t find much, unless they are calm waiting for a discount to arrive or opt for the latest generation. Fortunately, Amazon offers both by cutting the price of these first-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses by 25%. While the 25% discount is available on Wayfarer lenses and colors, the lower prices come with only some of the model options.

To be clear, these are not AR or XR glasses, so they do not feature the built-in HUD displays that can be found on some of those models. However, they include tons of AI features and many great hands-free features, and the The Meta Gen 1 glasses are quite similar to the new generation versionsalthough with a cheaper price.

The first-generation Meta smart glasses still come with ultra-wide-angle camera lenses and high-resolution photography capabilities, along with two open speakers and IPX4 ingress protection. All that said, it’s a little easier to sell them at $224 than $299.

✅Recommended if: You are in the market for some highly capable smart glasses but you want to save money; You want a pair of smart glasses with plenty of storage space for photos and videos; I would rather save money on the latest generation than buy the new 2nd generation version of these glasses.

❌Skip this offer if: I’d rather opt for the Gen 2 Meta smart glasses for slightly improved battery life, lighter overall build, and higher quality video; you are looking for XR glasses more than traditional AI smart glasses; I’d rather opt for a modular competitor to Meta’s smart glasses, like the Solos AirGo V, or XR-focused glasses like the Xreal 1S or RayNeo Air 3S Pros.

He First generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses We still have a lot to offer, from taking sharp photos and videos on the go, to the option for most prescriptions in clear, polarized and transitional lenses. While their battery life is not as long-lasting as the Gen 2, they will still offer up to 4 hours of battery life per charge, or 30 minutes of live streaming. They will also charge up to 50% of the battery in just 20 minutes, which tends to offer plenty of capacity for most casual or new users.

Still, the second-generation pair features a lighter build and longer battery life, plus higher quality video. However, this comes with a higher price and fewer discounts, so choose carefully.