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| Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) | Watch 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | 2026, September 23 | 2026, September 2 |
| Released | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026-09-23 | Available. Released 2026-09-23 |
| BODY | ||
| Build | Ray-Ban frames: Aviator, Wayfarer, Zena (cat-eye); prescription supported | 42mm: aluminum alloy front, polymer rear; 46mm: stainless steel front, polymer rear; sapphire glass |
| Dimensions | — | 42.3 x 42.3 x 10.2 mm (42mm); 46.4 x 46.4 x 10.9 mm (46mm) |
| IP Rating | — | 5 ATM, IP69, diving up to 40 m |
| Strap | — | EasyCross fluoroelastomer; wrist fit 120-190 mm (42mm), 140-210 mm (46mm) |
| Weight | — | 38 g (42mm); 60 g (46mm), strap excluded |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | — | 3500 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | — | 466 x 466 pixels (338 ppi 42mm, 310 ppi 46mm) |
| Size | — | 1.38 inches (42mm); 1.5 inches (46mm) |
| Type | None | LTPO 2.0 AMOLED |
| PLATFORM | ||
| Compatibility | — | Android 9.0 or later, iOS 13.0 or later |
| OS | — | HarmonyOS 7.0 |
| MEMORY | ||
| Internal | 32GB | — |
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera | 12 MP ultrawide | — |
| Features | Dynamic photos, LED capture indicator, built-in LED light | — |
| Video | 3K Ultra HD; Dolby Atmos 360-degree spatial audio recording (coming later in 2026) | — |
| SOUND | ||
| Microphones | 6-mic array (90%+ background noise reduction) | — |
| Speakers | Open-ear speakers, 76.1 dB(C) | — |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| NearLink | — | Yes |
| Positioning | — | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), QZSS |
| WLAN | — | 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz |
| eSIM | — | Yes (eSIM standalone calling) |
| FEATURES | ||
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, optical heart rate, barometer, ambient light, body temperature, ECG, depth sensor, X-TAP sensor |
| BATTERY | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours | 42mm: 3 days typical, 2 days AOD, 7 days battery saver; 46mm: 4.5 days typical, 3 days AOD, 11 days battery saver |
| Charging | — | Wireless fast charging (Watch Wireless SuperCharger, USB-C) |
| Charging Type | Charging case, up to 50 additional hours | — |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Colors | 27 color and lens combinations; limited-edition 90th-anniversary Aviator | 42mm: Frost White, Dawn Gold, Phantom Black; 46mm: Sky Blue, Firmament Black |
| Compatibility | Android 10+, iOS 17+, Meta AI app | — |
| Launch Price | USD 449 (Standard), EUR 449 (Standard), GBP 409 (Standard), AUD 679 (Standard) — launch, 2026-09-23 | GBP 399.99 (42mm), CNY 2,799 (42mm), CNY 2,899 (46mm) — launch, 2026-09-02 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦628,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦744,000 (estimate, converted from UK launch price) |