Halliday G2 vs Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 is the better buy for most people at $220 less, unless you need the longer battery life.
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Buy the Halliday G2 if…
- You need longer battery life (12 hours vs 8)
Buy the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 if…
- You want to spend $220 less ($379 vs $599)
- You want a built-in camera
- You want spatial audio
- You're an iPhone user
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.
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Specs Comparison
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| Specification |  Halliday G2 $599 |  Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 $379 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $599 | $379 |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | — |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription lenses SPH -9.00 to +2.00, CYL -3.00 to +3.00 in 0.25 D increments; $199 lens credit covers 1.6/1.67-index lenses in full | single vision and progressive lenses available; -12.00 to +6.00 total power (US) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | — | 52 |
| Frame style | — | classic Wayfarer |
| Color options | — | Matte Black, Shiny Black, Matte Jeans, Shiny Caramel Transparent, Headliner |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| IP rating | — | IPX4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 12 | 8 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C charging case |
| Charging time (min) | — | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 6 |
| Tethered | — | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | — | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | phone |
| Operating system | Halliday app: 45+ language live translation, Meeting Flow (captions, transcripts, action items), Cheatsheet teleprompter | Meta AI app (iOS/Android companion) |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | 12MP |
| Microphones | 4 | 5 |
| Speakers | ✕ No | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Halliday AI ("Hey Halliday" wake word) | Meta AI |
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Halliday G2 vs Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2: FAQs
Which is newer: the Halliday G2 or the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2?
The Halliday G2 is newer, released September 2026, versus September 2025 for the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2.
Which is cheaper: the Halliday G2 or the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2?
The Halliday G2 costs $599 and the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 costs $379, making the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 $220 cheaper.
What is the main difference between the Halliday G2 and the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2?
Based on recorded specs, the Halliday G2 leads on battery life (4 hours longer battery) while the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 leads on price ($220 cheaper).