Brilliant Labs Frame vs Ray-Ban Meta Audio
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Brilliant Labs Frame is the better buy for most people, unless you need the longer battery life.
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Buy the Brilliant Labs Frame if…
- You want a built-in camera
- You're an iPhone user
Buy the Ray-Ban Meta Audio if…
- You need longer battery life (12 hours vs 4)
Verdict generated from the recorded spec differences shown in the table below — when a spec is missing for either product, it is left out rather than guessed.
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  Brilliant Labs Frame $349 |  Ray-Ban Meta Audio $349 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $349 | $349 |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | prism | — |
| Dimming control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | -6 to +2 | prescription lenses supported — Meta documents compatibility with a wide range of optical prescriptions |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 40 | 43 |
| Frame style | round classic | Clubmaster and Burbank styles |
| Color options | Clear, Grey | Shiny Black, Shiny Black on Gold, Matte Black, Matte Black on Warm Silver, Transparent Sky Blue, Transparent Iron Grey on Gun Metal, Transparent Orchid on Gun Metal |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| IP rating | — | IPX4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 4 | 12 |
| Charging method | USB-C via Mister Power charging dock | charging case (up to 48 additional hours; 50% charge in 20 minutes) |
| Charging time (min) | 1 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | — |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | phone | — |
| Operating system | open-source (Noa firmware) | — |
| Chipset | Nordic nRF52840 + Lattice FPGA | — |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 720p | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | — |
| Speakers | ✕ No | open-ear |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Noa AI (open-source) | Meta AI |
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Buy the Ray-Ban Meta Audio
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Brilliant Labs Frame vs Ray-Ban Meta Audio: FAQs
Which is cheaper: the Brilliant Labs Frame or the Ray-Ban Meta Audio?
Both cost the same: $349.
Which is lighter: the Brilliant Labs Frame or the Ray-Ban Meta Audio?
The Brilliant Labs Frame is lighter at 40g. The Brilliant Labs Frame weighs 40g and the Ray-Ban Meta Audio weighs 43g.
What is the main difference between the Brilliant Labs Frame and the Ray-Ban Meta Audio?
Based on recorded specs, the Brilliant Labs Frame leads on weight (3g lighter) while the Ray-Ban Meta Audio leads on battery life (8 hours longer battery).