Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 Australia: $679 price and stock
The short version: The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 smart glasses went on sale in the US on 23 September 2026 from US$449 — with a 12MP camera, 3K video and 9-hour battery. The camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio ships 13 October for US$349. Australian availability is now confirmed — the glasses are available in Australia now from $679 at OPSM (in stock), and also at meta.com/au.
Australian price CONFIRMED
- US price: from US$449 (Gen 3) / US$349 (Meta Audio)
- Australian price: CONFIRMED — from $679 AUD at OPSM (in stock)
- Where to buy: OPSM and meta.com/au
Australian pricing is now live: from $679 AUD at OPSM (in stock), and also available at meta.com/au.
Australian release date (released in Australia)
- US launch: 23 September 2026 (Gen 3 on sale); 13 October 2026 (Meta Audio ships)
- Australian release: Released in Australia — available now at OPSM and meta.com/au
- Availability: In stock now
The telling detail: EssilorLuxottica has now confirmed Australia — the Gen 3 is on sale locally from $679 AUD at OPSM (in stock) and at meta.com/au.
What are the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3?
Smart glasses that look like normal Ray-Bans. The Gen 3 has a 12MP camera that shoots 3K video, a 9-hour battery (roughly double the previous generation), and an action button for capturing photos and video hands-free. They pair with your phone for calls, music and Meta AI voice queries.
The sibling product, Ray-Ban Meta Audio, is the camera-free version — same smart features (calls, music, AI) without the camera, shipping 13 October for US$349. It’s clearly aimed at people who want the tech without pointing a camera at everyone they meet.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 Australia: key specs
- 12MP camera, 3K video recording
- ~9-hour battery life
- Action button for hands-free capture
- Calls, music and Meta AI voice assistant
- Classic Ray-Ban frame styles
- US price: from US$449
- Meta Audio (camera-free): US$349, ships 13 October 2026
What’s new in Gen 3
The big jumps are battery life (9 hours vs ~4-6 on Gen 2 — the difference between lasting a day and dying at lunch) and video quality (3K vs 1080p). The action button is new, and the overall package is Meta’s attempt to make smart glasses a daily-wear product rather than a novelty.
The Meta Audio is arguably the more interesting product: it sidesteps the entire “are you filming me?” problem that has dogged camera glasses since Google Glass. At US$349 it’s also the cheaper entry point.
Who it’s for (and who should skip it)
Consider it if: you’re a creator who wants hands-free POV video, you’re already in Meta’s ecosystem, or the Audio version appeals as smart earbuds in glasses form.
Skip it if: you’re uncomfortable with camera glasses in social settings (fair), or you just want good audio — regular earbuds are cheaper and better.
Buy local: with stock now at OPSM and meta.com/au, there’s no need to grey-import — buying locally gets you Australian warranty and fully working Meta AI features.
Our verdict
The product itself looks like a genuine step forward — 9-hour battery and 3K video address the two biggest complaints about the previous generation. And the Australian story is now simple too: it’s here, from $679 at OPSM (in stock).
Verdict: Worth it. We’ll keep tracking Australian pricing and availability as the range expands.
Alternatives worth considering
- Wait — the most sensible option if you’re not in a rush. The Australian launch has already happened, so you get local warranty, local pricing and working Meta AI now.
- Regular premium earbuds — if it’s the audio and calls you want, $300–$400 buys excellent earbuds from Apple, Sony or Bose, available in Australia today.
- Action cameras — if it’s hands-free POV video you want, a GoPro or DJI Osmo is proven, available locally, and doesn’t film people who didn’t consent to be in your content.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 FAQs
When is the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 coming to Australia?
It’s here. The Gen 3 is available in Australia now — from $679 AUD at OPSM (in stock) and at meta.com/au.
How much does the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 cost in Australia?
From $679 AUD at OPSM (in stock). The US price is from US$449.
What is the Ray-Ban Meta Audio?
The camera-free version of the smart glasses — calls, music and Meta AI without the camera. US$349, shipping 13 October 2026 in the US.
Can I buy Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 in Australia now?
Yes. It’s available now at OPSM (in stock) and meta.com/au, with Australian warranty.
Are camera glasses legal in Australia?
Recording people without consent sits in a legal grey area that varies by state. Surveillance device laws differ across Australia — check your state’s rules before filming anyone.
Sources
- Meta — Introducing Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses, new styles (Sept 2026)
- EssilorLuxottica launch market announcement (Australia now confirmed)
Disclosure: This is an editorial briefing, not a sponsored post. It’s Released has not tested the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 and has no commercial relationship with Meta, Ray-Ban or EssilorLuxottica. Australian availability and pricing were confirmed on 6 October 2026 (from $679 AUD at OPSM and meta.com/au). We may earn a commission from retailer links at no extra cost to you — we’ll always label them.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 Australia: $679 price and stock
The short version: The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 smart glasses went on sale in the US on 23 September 2026 from US$449 — with a 12MP camera, 3K video and 9-hour battery. The camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio ships 13 October for US$349. Australian availability is now confirmed — the glasses are available in Australia now from $679 at OPSM (in stock), and also at meta.com/au.
The short version: The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 smart glasses went on sale in the US on 23 September 2026 from US$449 — with a 12MP camera, 3K video and 9-hour battery. The camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio ships 13 October for US$349. Australian availability is now confirmed — the glasses are available in Australia now from $679 at OPSM (in stock), and also at meta.com/au.
Australian price CONFIRMED
- US price: from US$449 (Gen 3) / US$349 (Meta Audio)
- Australian price: CONFIRMED — from $679 AUD at OPSM (in stock)
- Where to buy: OPSM and meta.com/au
Australian pricing is now live: from $679 AUD at OPSM (in stock), and also available at meta.com/au.
Australian release date (released in Australia)
- US launch: 23 September 2026 (Gen 3 on sale); 13 October 2026 (Meta Audio ships)
- Australian release: Released in Australia — available now at OPSM and meta.com/au
- Availability: In stock now
The telling detail: EssilorLuxottica has now confirmed Australia — the Gen 3 is on sale locally from $679 AUD at OPSM (in stock) and at meta.com/au.
The telling detail: EssilorLuxottica has now confirmed Australia — the Gen 3 is on sale locally from $679 AUD at OPSM (in stock) and at meta.com/au.
What are the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3?
Smart glasses that look like normal Ray-Bans. The Gen 3 has a 12MP camera that shoots 3K video, a 9-hour battery (roughly double the previous generation), and an action button for capturing photos and video hands-free. They pair with your phone for calls, music and Meta AI voice queries.
Smart glasses that look like normal Ray-Bans. The Gen 3 has a 12MP camera that shoots 3K video, a 9-hour battery (roughly double the previous generation), and an action button for capturing photos and video hands- free. They pair with your phone for calls, music and Meta AI voice queries.
The sibling product, Ray-Ban Meta Audio, is the camera-free version — same smart features (calls, music, AI) without the camera, shipping 13 October for US$349. It’s clearly aimed at people who want the tech without pointing a camera at everyone they meet.
The sibling product, Ray-Ban Meta Audio, is the camera-free version — same smart features (calls, music, AI) without the camera, shipping 13 October for US$349. It’s clearly aimed at people who want the tech without pointing a camera at everyone they meet.
Key specs (Gen 3)
- 12MP camera, 3K video recording
- ~9-hour battery life
- Action button for hands-free capture
- Calls, music and Meta AI voice assistant
- Classic Ray-Ban frame styles
- US price: from US$449
- Meta Audio (camera-free): US$349, ships 13 October 2026
What’s new in Gen 3
The big jumps are battery life (9 hours vs ~4-6 on Gen 2 — the difference between lasting a day and dying at lunch) and video quality (3K vs 1080p). The action button is new, and the overall package is Meta’s attempt to make smart glasses a daily-wear product rather than a novelty.
The big jumps are battery life (9 hours vs ~4-6 on Gen 2 — the difference between lasting a day and dying at lunch) and video quality (3K vs 1080p). The action button is new, and the overall package is Meta’s attempt to make smart glasses a daily-wear product rather than a novelty.
The Meta Audio is arguably the more interesting product: it sidesteps the entire “are you filming me?” problem that has dogged camera glasses since Google Glass. At US$349 it’s also the cheaper entry point.
The Meta Audio is arguably the more interesting product: it sidesteps the entire “are you filming me?” problem that has dogged camera glasses since Google Glass. At US$349 it’s also the cheaper entry point.
Who it’s for (and who should skip it)
Consider it if: you’re a creator who wants hands-free POV video, you’re already in Meta’s ecosystem, or the Audio version appeals as smart earbuds in glasses form.
Consider it if: you’re a creator who wants hands-free POV video, you’re already in Meta’s ecosystem, or the Audio version appeals as smart earbuds in glasses form.
Skip it if: you’re uncomfortable with camera glasses in social settings (fair), or you just want good audio — regular earbuds are cheaper and better.
Skip it if: you’re uncomfortable with camera glasses in social settings (fair), or you just want good audio — regular earbuds are cheaper and better.
Buy local: with stock now at OPSM and meta.com/au, there’s no need to grey-import — buying locally gets you Australian warranty and fully working Meta AI features.
Buy local: with stock now at OPSM and meta.com/au, there’s no need to grey-import — buying locally gets you Australian warranty and fully working Meta AI features.
Our verdict
The product itself looks like a genuine step forward — 9-hour battery and 3K video address the two biggest complaints about the previous generation. And the Australian story is now simple too: it’s here, from $679 at OPSM (in stock).
The product itself looks like a genuine step forward — 9-hour battery and 3K video address the two biggest complaints about the previous generation. And the Australian story is now simple too: it’s here, from $679 at OPSM (in stock).
Verdict: Worth it. We’ll keep tracking Australian pricing and availability as the range expands.
Verdict: Worth it. We’ll keep tracking Australian pricing and availability as the range expands.
Alternatives worth considering
- Wait — the most sensible option if you’re not in a rush. The Australian launch has already happened, so you get local warranty, local pricing and working Meta AI now.
- Wait — the most sensible option if you’re not in a rush. The Australian launch has already happened, so you get local warranty, local pricing and working Meta AI now.
- Regular premium earbuds — if it’s the audio and calls you want, $300–$400 buys excellent earbuds from Apple, Sony or Bose, available in Australia today.
- Regular premium earbuds — if it’s the audio and calls you want, $300–$400 buys excellent earbuds from Apple, Sony or Bose, available in Australia today.
- Action cameras — if it’s hands-free POV video you want, a GoPro or DJI Osmo is proven, available locally, and doesn’t film people who didn’t consent to be in your content.
- Action cameras — if it’s hands-free POV video you want, a GoPro or DJI Osmo is proven, available locally, and doesn’t film people who didn’t consent to be in your content.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 FAQs
When is the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 coming to Australia?
It’s here. The Gen 3 is available in Australia now — from $679 AUD at OPSM (in stock) and at meta.com/au.
It’s here. The Gen 3 is available in Australia now — from $679 AUD at OPSM (in stock) and at meta.com/au.
How much does the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 cost in Australia?
From $679 AUD at OPSM (in stock). The US price is from US$449.
What is the Ray-Ban Meta Audio?
The camera-free version of the smart glasses — calls, music and Meta AI without the camera. US$349, shipping 13 October 2026 in the US.
The camera-free version of the smart glasses — calls, music and Meta AI without the camera. US$349, shipping 13 October 2026 in the US.
Can I buy Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 in Australia now?
Yes. It’s available now at OPSM (in stock) and meta.com/au, with Australian warranty.
Are camera glasses legal in Australia?
Recording people without consent sits in a legal grey area that varies by state. Surveillance device laws differ across Australia — check your state’s rules before filming anyone.
Recording people without consent sits in a legal grey area that varies by state. Surveillance device laws differ across Australia — check your state’s rules before filming anyone.
Sources
- Meta — Introducing Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses, new styles (Sept 2026)
- Meta — Introducing Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses, new styles (Sept 2026)
- EssilorLuxottica launch market announcement (Australia now confirmed)
Disclosure: This is an editorial briefing, not a sponsored post. It’s Released has not tested the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 and has no commercial relationship with Meta, Ray-Ban or EssilorLuxottica. Australian availability and pricing were confirmed on 6 October 2026 (from $679 AUD at OPSM and meta.com/au). We may earn a commission from retailer links at no extra cost to you — we’ll always label them.
Disclosure: This is an editorial briefing, not a sponsored post. It’s Released has not tested the Ray- Ban Meta Gen 3 and has no commercial relationship with Meta, Ray-Ban or EssilorLuxottica. Australian availability and pricing were confirmed on 6 October 2026 (from $679 AUD at OPSM and meta.com/au). We may earn a commission from retailer links at no extra cost to you — we’ll always label them.
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