# Halliday G2 vs Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/halliday-g2-vs-ray-ban-meta-gen-3/
Specs updated: 2026-10-06 (the newer of the two products' update dates)
Source: AR Compare spec database (https://www.arcompare.com/data/). Unknown values are "—", never guessed.

**Bottom line: the Ray-Ban Meta is the better buy for most people at $150 less, unless you need the longer battery life.**

- Buy the Halliday G2 if you need longer battery life (12 hours vs 9) and you want adjustable lens dimming.
- Buy the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) if you want to spend $150 less ($449 vs $599) and you want a built-in camera.

## Specifications

| Spec | Halliday G2 | Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $599 | $449 |
| Optics type | waveguide | — |
| Dimming control | ✓ 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 | -12.00 to +6.00 total power (US); Gen 3 Aviator style -6.00 to +4.00 |
| Frame style | — | Wayfarer, Aviator, and Zena styles |
| Color options | — | Havana, Matte Black, Shiny Black, Transparent Black, Transparent Matte Ocean Blue, Transparent Umber, Milky Warm Beige, Milky Grey Lilac |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Battery life (hours) | 12 | 9 |
| Charging method | — | charging case (included) |
| Operating system | Halliday app: 45+ language live translation, Meeting Flow (captions, transcripts, action items), Cheatsheet teleprompter | — |
| Camera | ✕ No | 12MP, 3K Ultra HD video |
| Microphones | 4 | 6 |
| Speakers | ✕ No | open-ear |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Halliday AI ("Hey Halliday" wake word) | Meta AI |

Product pages: https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/halliday-g2/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/ray-ban-meta-gen-3/
Machine records: https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/halliday-g2.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/ray-ban-meta-gen-3.json