Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 lands in India at ₹44,300, ₹4,400 above Gen 2

Ray-Ban Meta has introduced its Gen 3 smart glasses in India, adding longer battery life, a six-microphone array, a customisable AI button and 27 frame and lens combinations. Dolby Atmos video capture is expected later this year.

— Source publishedSun, 27 Sept, 2026, 06:15 IST·First seen Sun, 27 Sept, 2026, 06:43 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 launches in India at ₹44,300, ₹4,400 above Gen 2. It adds longer battery life, a six-microphone array, customisable AI button and expanded

Key facts

  • ₹44,300
  • ₹4,400
  • 9 hours
  • six microphones
  • 27 colour and lens combinations

What changed

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 launches in India at ₹44,300, ₹4,400 above Gen 2. It adds longer battery life, a six-microphone array, customisable AI button and expanded frame choices, while Dolby Atmos video capture is planned later this year.

Why this matters

Merchandise Gen 3 as a premium fashion-tech upgrade, using its 27 frame-and-lens combinations, AI controls and battery gains to justify the ₹4,400 step-up from Gen 2.

What to watch

  • Whether Gen 2 remains broadly available and receives promotional pricing after Gen 3 launch.
  • Sell-through by frame/lens combination, especially prescription-compatible and sun-lens variants.
  • Evidence of localized AI utility, Indian-language support and consumer satisfaction with voice controls.
  • Return rates and customer complaints related to battery life, comfort, camera quality, heating or pairing reliability.
  • Retailer expansion beyond niche premium outlets into optical chains and broader fashion distribution.