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Meta Oakley vs. Meta Ray-Bans: Smart glasses for very different audiences
Are Meta's new limited edition Oakley smart glasses worth pre-ordering? I've tested them and the Ray-Bans. Here's how they compare.
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETFollowing the success of the Meta Ray-Bans, the company partnered with luxury eyewear brand Oakley, appealing to an entirely new demographic of users -- athletes and outdoorsy types who appreciate a more rugged pair of shades. At four hours, the Meta Ray-Bans aren't enough to last through an entire workday, which is especially limiting for basic features like listening to audio or accessing the voice assistant. Unless you are the exact target audience and absolutely need those higher specs because you plan on using them during long outdoor activities such as hiking or running a marathon, you'd be fine opting for the Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses.
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