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| Headphone (1) Pro | Ray-Ban Meta Audio | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | 2026, September 29 | — |
| Status | Announced | — |
| BODY | ||
| Build | Titanium and aluminum construction; earcups tilt up to 20 degrees | — |
| Dimensions | 190.2 x 78 x 174.4 mm | — |
| IP Rating | IP52 (dust and splash resistant) | — |
| Type | Over-ear wireless headphones | — |
| Weight | 327 g | — |
| SOUND | ||
| ANC | Yes, up to 46 dB real-time adaptive hybrid ANC (5 mics per earcup) | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | — |
| Driver | 40 mm bass dynamic driver (20 Hz - 10 kHz) + 13 x 8 mm precision dynamic driver (5 kHz - 15 kHz) + 3.2 x 6.0 x 1.15 mm xMEMS solid-state treble driver (10 kHz - 40 kHz) | — |
| Features | 8-band advanced EQ with parametric adjustments, 5 spatial audio profiles, 5 genre presets | — |
| Hi-Res | 24-bit/96 kHz (LDAC and 3.5mm), 24-bit/192 kHz lossless (USB-C) | — |
| Microphones | 10 ANC mics (3 feed-forward + 2 feedback per earcup); separate 4-mic beamforming array for calls | — |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | — |
| Features | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | — |
| Multipoint | Yes, dual connection | — |
| Wired | USB-C audio, 3.5mm aux | — |
| BATTERY | ||
| Capacity | 1060 mAh | — |
| Charging Type | USB-C | — |
| Playback | Up to 68 hours (AAC, ANC off), up to 30 hours (AAC, ANC on); up to 53 hours (LDAC, ANC off), up to 28 hours (LDAC, ANC on) | — |
| Quick Charge | 5 min = 4 hours (ANC off) / 2 hours (ANC on) | — |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Colors | Black, White | — |
| Compatibility | — | 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. |
| Launch Price | USD 399 (Standard), EUR 349 (Standard), GBP 349 (Standard) — launch, 2026-09-29 | — |
| Launch Price (USD) | — | $349 |
| Models | — | RW7004 (Clubmaster), RW7005 (Burbank) |
| Models and regions | Sold via Nothing's official store and authorized retailers; India launch date not confirmed | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦558,600 (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. |