Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 vs Xiaomi AI Glasses
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Xiaomi AI Glasses is the better buy for most people at $99 less, unless you need spatial audio.
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Buy the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 if…
- You want spatial audio
- You're an iPhone user
Buy the Xiaomi AI Glasses if…
- You want to spend $99 less ($280 vs $379)
- You want the lighter 40g fit (vs 52g)
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 |  Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 $379 |  Xiaomi AI Glasses $280 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $379 | $280 |
| Optics | ||
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | single vision and progressive lenses available; -12.00 to +6.00 total power (US) | yes (China channel) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 52 | 40 |
| Frame style | classic Wayfarer | — |
| Color options | Matte Black, Shiny Black, Matte Jeans, Shiny Caramel Transparent, Headliner | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| IP rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 8 | 8.6 |
| Charging method | USB-C charging case | — |
| Charging time (min) | 1 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 6 | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✕ No | — |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | — |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | phone | — |
| Operating system | Meta AI app (iOS/Android companion) | XiaoAI assistant (Chinese only); HyperOS ecosystem, smart-home control, 14 third-party apps |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 + BES2700 low-power audio chip; 4GB RAM / 32GB storage |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Microphones | 5 | — |
| Speakers | open-ear · spatial audio | open-ear |
| Tracking | — | 0DoF |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | — |
| AI assistant | Meta AI | — |
Buy the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2
Buy the Xiaomi AI Glasses
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Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 vs Xiaomi AI Glasses: FAQs
Which is newer: the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 or the Xiaomi AI Glasses?
The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 is newer, released September 2025, versus June 2025 for the Xiaomi AI Glasses.
Which is cheaper: the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 or the Xiaomi AI Glasses?
The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 costs $379 and the Xiaomi AI Glasses costs $280, making the Xiaomi AI Glasses $99 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 or the Xiaomi AI Glasses?
The Xiaomi AI Glasses is lighter at 40g. The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 weighs 52g and the Xiaomi AI Glasses weighs 40g.
What is the main difference between the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 and the Xiaomi AI Glasses?
Based on recorded specs, the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 leads on spatial audio (Has spatial audio) while the Xiaomi AI Glasses leads on price ($99 cheaper).