Meta Ray-Ban Display vs Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Meta Ray-Ban Display is the better buy for most people at $700.99 less.
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Buy the Meta Ray-Ban Display if…
- You want to spend $700.99 less ($799 vs $1499.99)
- You want the wider 20° field of view (vs 16.8°)
- You want the lighter 69g fit (vs 190g)
- You need longer battery life (6 hours vs 2)
Buy the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses if…
Going by the published specs alone, there is no clear reason to pick the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses over its rival here — compare the full table below.
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 |  Meta Ray-Ban Display $799 |  Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses $1,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $799 | $1,500 |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | — |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | -4.00 to +4.00 SPH+CYL, up to 4.00 CYL | Works alongside prescription glasses / safety frames via mounting options |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 69 | 190 |
| Frame style | wayfarer | — |
| Color options | Black, Sand | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| IP rating | IPX4 | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 6 | 2 |
| Charging method | folding charging case (USB-C) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6 | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✕ No | — |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | Standalone, iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | on-device | — |
| Operating system | Meta AI app (iOS/Android companion) | Android 9.0 (upgraded builds available; APK sideloading) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 (8-core, 2.52GHz), 6GB RAM, 64GB storage |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 12 MP, 1440x1920 video @30fps, 3X zoom | 12.8MP |
| Microphones | 6 | — |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | — | 3DoF |
| Gesture control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | — |
| AI assistant | Meta AI | — |
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Meta Ray-Ban Display vs Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses: FAQs
Which is newer: the Meta Ray-Ban Display or the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses?
The Meta Ray-Ban Display is newer, released September 2025, versus September 2019 for the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses.
Which is cheaper: the Meta Ray-Ban Display or the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses?
The Meta Ray-Ban Display costs $799 and the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses costs $1499.99, making the Meta Ray-Ban Display $700.99 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the Meta Ray-Ban Display or the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses?
The Meta Ray-Ban Display has the larger field of view: Meta Ray-Ban Display measures 20 degrees vs 16.8 degrees for the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses.
Which is lighter: the Meta Ray-Ban Display or the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses?
The Meta Ray-Ban Display is lighter at 69g. The Meta Ray-Ban Display weighs 69g and the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses weighs 190g.