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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> SmartGlasses@groups.io <SmartGlasses@groups.io> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Sieghard Weitzel via groups.io<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 10, 2026 1:22 AM<br><b>To:</b> SmartGlasses@groups.io<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [SmartGlasses] FW: Ray-Ban Meta version 27 is now available<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>You know that you can get excellent answers for questions like this by asking any AI, be it Chat GPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Below is my simple question and the answer from Copilot, took 30 seconds to get this:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>My question:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>What are the differences between Gen 1 and Gen 2 Ray-Ban Meta Smart glasses?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Copilot's answer:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>The core differences between Gen 1 and Gen 2 Ray</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-family:"Cambria Math",serif'>\u2011</span><span lang=EN-CA>Ban Meta Smart Glasses come down to camera quality, video resolution, battery life, audio/microphone upgrades, and AI capabilities. Here\u2019s a clear, structured breakdown so you can see exactly what changed and why Gen 2 is considered a meaningful upgrade.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Quick Takeaway<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Gen 2 is a substantial upgrade: better video (up to 3K), longer battery life (up to 2×), improved microphones and speakers, and expanded Meta AI features including visual recognition, translation, and conversation focus.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Gen 1 remains functional but is limited and increasingly deprecated. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Camera & Video<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Gen 1:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 12 MP photos<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 1080p at 30 fps video<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Basic stabilization<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Gen 2:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 12 MP photos with enhanced processing<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Up to 3K (2880×1440) at 30 fps, plus 1080p at 60 fps and 720p at 120 fps<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Better low</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-family:"Cambria Math",serif'>\u2011</span><span lang=EN-CA>light performance and improved stabilization<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Slow</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-family:"Cambria Math",serif'>\u2011</span><span lang=EN-CA>motion and hyperlapse modes coming via software update<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Impact: Gen 2 footage is noticeably sharper and smoother, especially for POV content, vlogging, and social media. Gen 1 is fine for casual clips; Gen 2 is creator</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-family:"Cambria Math",serif'>\u2011</span><span lang=EN-CA>grade.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Audio & Microphones<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Gen 1:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Open</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-family:"Cambria Math",serif'>\u2011</span><span lang=EN-CA>ear speakers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Dual</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-family:"Cambria Math",serif'>\u2011</span><span lang=EN-CA>microphone setup<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Gen 2:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Upgraded directional speakers with better bass and reduced leakage<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 5</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-family:"Cambria Math",serif'>\u2011</span><span lang=EN-CA>microphone array for cleaner voice capture and noise reduction<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Impact: Clearer calls, better audio for videos, and more private listening.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Battery Life<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Gen 1:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 4 hours moderate use<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Charging case adds 32 hours<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Gen 2:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Up to 8 hours moderate use (\u22482× improvement)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Charging case adds 48 hours<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 50% charge in 20 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Impact: Gen 2 finally works as true all</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-family:"Cambria Math",serif'>\u2011</span><span lang=EN-CA>day glasses, especially important for prescription wearers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>AI Features<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Gen 1:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Basic assistant functions<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 No camera</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-family:"Cambria Math",serif'>\u2011</span><span lang=EN-CA>aware AI<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Gen 2:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Multimodal Meta AI<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Visual scene recognition<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Real</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-family:"Cambria Math",serif'>\u2011</span><span lang=EN-CA>time translation (offline packs supported)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Conversation Focus (amplifies the person you're talking to)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Better voice command processing<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Impact: Gen 2 behaves like a true wearable AI assistant; Gen 1 cannot match this.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Design<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Both generations share the same Ray</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-family:"Cambria Math",serif'>\u2011</span><span lang=EN-CA>Ban styles: Wayfarer, Skyler, Headliner.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Gen 2 adds more colorways and seasonal limited editions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Weight difference is negligible (\u22482 g).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Storage & Processor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Both Gen 1 and Genn 2:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 32 GB storage<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Price<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Gen 1: $299 (often discounted; discontinued in many regions)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Gen 2: $379<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Bottom Line<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Choose Gen 2 if you want:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Better video quality (3K, 60 fps, slow</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-family:"Cambria Math",serif'>\u2011</span><span lang=EN-CA>mo)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Longer battery life<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Stronger microphones and clearer audio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Full Meta AI capabilities (visual recognition, translation, conversation focus)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 Active software support going forward<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Stick with Gen 1 if:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 You already own it<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 You mainly use it for music and occasional photos<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>\u2022 You don\u2019t need advanced AI or high</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-family:"Cambria Math",serif'>\u2011</span><span lang=EN-CA>resolution video<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal>Groups.io Links:<o:p></o:p></p><p>You receive all messages sent to this group. <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://groups.io/g/SmartGlasses/message/5424" target="_blank">View/Reply Online (#5424)</a> | <a href="mailto:SmartGlasses@groups.io?subject=Re:%20Re%3A%20%5BSmartGlasses%5D%20FW%3A%20Ray-Ban%20Meta%20version%2027%20is%20now%20available" target="_blank">Reply to Group</a> | <a href="mailto:sieghard@live.ca?subject=Private:%20Re:%20Re%3A%20%5BSmartGlasses%5D%20FW%3A%20Ray-Ban%20Meta%20version%2027%20is%20now%20available" target="_blank">Reply to Sender</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/mt/120649584/318502" target="_blank">Mute This Topic</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/SmartGlasses/post">New Topic</a> <br><a href="https://groups.io/g/SmartGlasses/editsub/318502">Your Subscription</a> | <a href="mailto:SmartGlasses+owner@groups.io">Contact Group Owner</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/SmartGlasses/leave/13979060/318502/1127316124/xyzzy">Unsubscribe</a> [floza58@bellsouth.net]<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>