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| Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) | Ray-Ban Meta Audio | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | 2026, September 17 | — |
| Released | 2026-10-01 | — |
| Status | Available. Released 2026-10-01 | — |
| BODY | ||
| Build | Polycarbonate and silicone; metallic cap with beveled finish; flex-joint cuff | — |
| Dimensions | Earbud: 18.9 x 17.7 x 27.7 mm; Case: 47.5 x 26.8 x 66.0 mm | — |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | — |
| Type | Open-ear cuff true wireless earbuds | — |
| Weight | 5.9 g (single earbud), 49.9 g (case) | — |
| SOUND | ||
| ANC | No (open-ear) | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive (Snapdragon Sound) | — |
| Driver | Improved dynamic driver (deeper bass, higher volume), Bose OpenAudio technology | — |
| Features | Auto Volume, 3-band EQ (Bose app) | — |
| Microphones | 2 microphones, Bose SpeechClarity voice isolation | — |
| Spatial Audio | Immersive Audio; Cinema Mode with Bose TrueSpatial head tracking | — |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4, range up to 30 ft (9 m) | — |
| Features | Google Fast Pair | — |
| Multipoint | Yes, two devices | — |
| BATTERY | ||
| Charging Type | USB-C, wireless charging case; full charge 1 hour | — |
| Earbuds | Up to 9 hours (up to 5 hours with Immersive Audio) | — |
| Quick Charge | 10 min = up to 2 hours | — |
| Standby | Up to 20 hours (connected, no audio) | — |
| With Case | Up to 19.5 additional hours (28.5 hours total) | — |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Colors | Black, White Smoke, Cherry Chocolate, Olive Green, Sky Pink (last three limited edition) | — |
| Compatibility | Any Bluetooth-enabled phone, tablet or computer; preorders from 19 Sep 2026 | Needs the Meta AI app, a Meta account and internet access; phones on iOS 17+ or Android 10+ (MobiDevices). No camera, so camera-based Meta AI features (multimodal AI, Live AI) are not available; Meta AI chat and translation are, plus WhatsApp and Spotify (Ray-Ban). Launch markets: US (shipping 2026-10-13), UK and Europe. |
| In the Box | Earbuds, charging case, quick start guide, safety sheet (no power adapter) | — |
| Launch Price | USD 299 (Standard) — launch, 2026-09-17 | — |
| Launch Price (USD) | — | $349 |
| Models | — | RW7004 (Clubmaster), RW7005 (Burbank) |
| Notes | Personal Surround support with Bose Smart Soundbars removed versus 1st Gen | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦418,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦488,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| TESTS | ||
| Battery Endurance | — | Up to 12 h of listening, calls and Meta AI use on a single charge, plus up to 48 h more from the included charging case (60 h total) (Meta manufacturer figures) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | — | Meta |
| Category | — | Audio AI glasses with open-ear speakers (no camera) |
| Launch Date | — | September 23, 2026 |
| Model Name | — | Ray-Ban Meta Audio |
| Price | — | $349 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Type | — | Open-ear speakers |
| Sound Features | — | Dolby Atmos support |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | — | No (open-ear speakers) |
| Touch Controls | — | Swipe on the right arm to adjust volume; button to access Meta AI |
| Voice Assistant Support | — | Meta AI, hands-free with "Hey Meta" |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | — | 23 color and lens combinations across the Clubmaster and Burbank styles |
| Form Factor | — | Glasses in two styles, Clubmaster and Burbank; compatible with a wide range of optical prescriptions |
| Ingress Protection | — | IPX4 |
| Weight | — | 43 g |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | — | USB-C |
| Total Playtime | — | Up to 12 hours on a single charge, plus up to an additional 48 hours from the included charging case |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | — | Yes |
| Mic Count | — | 6 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | — | 6-mic array with advanced wind noise reduction |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | — | "Hey Meta" wake word or action button on the right temple |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | — | Not applicable (glasses with open-ear speakers) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | — | Charging case |
| Included Items | — | Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses, charging case |
| Main Device | — | Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | — | iOS 17 or later, Android 10 or later |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | — | Meta's first smart glasses without a camera, offering open-ear audio, calls and hands-free Meta AI for up to 12 hours on a single charge. |