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Paid a Ray-Ban Meta pre-order deposit? This Gen 3 model is the equivalent of the Gen 2 option you chose. Deposit holders are supplied first from the first shipment, and your $100 deposit comes off the price — use code META-DEPOSIT-100 at checkout or ask us to send your invoice.
Ray-Ban Meta Aviator Optical (Gen 3) — smart optical frames dispensed, glazed and fitted in-practice by the optometrists and dispensing opticians at Rose Optometry, Hamilton.
Iconic Ray-Ban. Quietly clever.
The original pilot shape — thin metal front, teardrop lenses — with a camera, open-ear speakers and microphones built in. Capture a moment, take a call, listen to music or ask Meta AI a question without reaching for your phone.
What they do
- Camera in the frame front for hands-free photos and video, with a visible capture light
- Open-ear speakers for music, podcasts and calls — nothing in your ears, so you stay aware of traffic and conversation
- Microphones and Meta AI for hands-free questions, messages and calls
- Charging case that tops the glasses up between wears
- Built for Rx lenses — designed for optical mounting across most prescriptions
Gen 3 vs Gen 2: what's changed
Gen 3 keeps Gen 2's 12 MP camera, 3K video, open-ear audio, Meta AI and 32 GB of storage, then improves the everyday details:
| Gen 2 | Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Up to 8 h (+48 h case) | Up to 9 h (+50 h case) |
| Camera | 12 MP ultra-wide | 12 MP ultra-wide, 36% smaller opening |
| Video | 3K Ultra HD | 3K Ultra HD, plus 1080p at 60 fps, slow-mo and hyperlapse |
| Microphones | 5-mic array | 6-mic array with advanced wind-noise reduction |
| Speakers | Open-ear | Open-ear with adaptive volume |
| Controls | Voice, touchpad, capture button | Adds a customisable action button |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6 |
| Phones | iOS and Android | iOS 17+ and Android 10+ |
| Fit | Classic Gen 2 frames | Slimmer temples, adjustable temple tips |
Aviator Optical in Gen 3: it's the pilot shape, ready for your prescription. The adjustable temple tips matter most on an Aviator, where a secure fit keeps the larger lens positioned correctly.
Also: IPX4 water resistance, and a quick charge to 50% in about 20 minutes. Read our full Gen 2 vs Gen 3 comparison →
Supplied Rx-ready
These come with a clear demo lens and are made to be glazed to your prescription. Choose your frame colour above; we make them up in single vision, progressive, sun tint, blue-light filter or Transitions after measuring you in practice.
Prescription range
The Aviator front carries a narrower supported prescription range than the acetate shapes: -6.00 to +4.00 total power. Our optometrists check your script against it before you commit and will tell you plainly if it can't be made up. Prisms and some specialty designs are generally not available.
What's included, and what costs extra
The price shown covers the frame as supplied, with its clear demo lens. Prescription lenses, and non-prescription treatments such as photochromic (light-reactive) lenses, tints, polarisation, mirror finishes and blue-light filters, are quoted separately and may carry an additional cost. We'll price your exact frame and lens combination before you commit.
Frame measurements
Measured by Ray-Ban (mm). Compare them with a pair you already wear. The size is usually printed inside the arm, e.g. 50□22 150. Lens height matters most if you want progressives, which need enough lens depth below the pupil (usually 14–18 mm).
| Size | Lens height | Bridge | Temple | Lens diagonal | Hinge to hinge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One size (54) | 47.0 mm | 18 mm | 150 mm | 61.0 mm | 133.9 mm |
Not sure which size suits you? Send us a photo of your current glasses or book a quick fitting in Hamilton and we'll check it for you.
Why buy them from an optometrist
These aren't an ordinary pair of glasses, and they shouldn't be posted out like a phone case. The electronics sit in the temples, the weight sits differently on your face, and the optical centres still have to line up with your pupils — which matters more on a front-heavy frame.
- Pupil distance and fitting height measured in person, not typed into a box
- App set-up done with you before you leave
- Genuine NZ stock with local support — not a grey-market import without warranty
- Optometrist-owned, Hamilton, since 1969
Shipping
Smart eyewear ships by tracked, insured courier and is excluded from our standard free-shipping offer. Signature is required on delivery.
Try a frame on at 38 Lake Road, Frankton, Hamilton — we ship nationwide across New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get Ray-Ban Meta Aviator with prescription lenses in New Zealand?
Yes. The Gen 3 Aviator accepts prescription lenses from -6.00 to +4.00 total power (single vision, progressive, Transitions or tinted). Our optometrists check your script against that range before you commit, and refund your deposit if it can't be made up.
What's the difference between Aviator Optical and the Aviator sunglasses?
The Optical version ships with a clear demo lens and is designed to be glazed to your prescription; the sunglasses version comes with a finished sun or Transitions lens. Same frame, camera, speakers and Meta AI in both.
What's the difference between Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 and Gen 3?
Gen 3 has a 36% smaller camera and capture light, a 6-mic array instead of 5, up to 9 hours of battery (Gen 2: up to 8), slimmer temples, adjustable temple tips and an assignable action button. Camera resolution (12 MP ultra-wide) and 3K video are the same. Gen 3 also adds the Aviator and Zena shapes.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 9 hours of mixed use on a single charge, with up to 50 additional hours from the charging case. Heavy video or Live AI use drains it faster.
Can they record without people knowing?
No. A capture light on the frame turns on whenever the camera is recording, and the glasses will not take photos or video if that light is covered, tampered with or damaged.
Are Ray-Ban Meta glasses waterproof?
They are IPX4 water resistant, which means splash and sweat resistant. They are not for swimming or heavy rain.
Which phones work with Ray-Ban Meta?
iOS 17 and later, or Android 10 and later, with the Meta AI app installed. They connect over Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6.
Do I have to buy in person, or can you ship them?
Both. We ship nationwide by tracked, insured courier with signature on delivery. We recommend a fitting at 38 Lake Road, Frankton, so we can adjust the frame, set up the app and check your prescription.
Is there an age limit?
We sell camera glasses to adults 18 and over only, and every pair's serial number is recorded against the buyer under our terms and conditions.
Is Rose Optometry an authorised Ray-Ban Meta stockist?
Yes. Rose Optometry is an approved authorised stockist of Ray-Ban Meta in New Zealand, with genuine NZ stock and local warranty support.