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TDK Meta-Optic DRP prototype

A lens-embedded mirror for direct retinal projection

Connection
Not verified
Power
Not verified

Keep in mind Manufacturer concept illustration; the pictured frame is not a confirmed retail product.

Meta Ray-Ban Display

Glanceable messages, captions, camera viewfinder and AI

Connection
Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3; iOS 15.2+ / Android 10+ ↗
Power
Up to 6 h mixed use; up to 30 h total with case ↗

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TDK Meta-Optic DRP prototype versus Meta Ray-Ban Display
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TDK Meta-Optic DRP prototype - Manufacturer concept illustration; the pictured frame is not a confirmed retail product.
TDK / QD LaserTDK Meta-Optic DRP prototypeConcept
Meta Ray-Ban Display
Ray-Ban / MetaMeta Ray-Ban DisplayReleased
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$799 USD≈ €715 EURECB 2026-10-12US · Launch price · Unverified
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$799 USD≈ €715 EURECB 2026-10-12 US · Launch price
Unverified

Glasses + Meta Neural Band

September 2025 US starting price includes band. Current checkout price and local stock unverified.Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12
Designed forA lens-embedded mirror for direct retinal projection ↗Glanceable messages, captions, camera viewfinder and AI ↗
DisplayMonochrome demonstration; full colour under development ↗Full-color display in one lens ↗
Display resolutionNot verified600 × 600 pixels ↗
Field of viewNot verifiedNot verified
Refresh rateNot verifiedNot verified
Brightness & measurement basisNot verifiedNot verified
CameraNot verified12 MP; 3K/30 fps; 3× digital zoom ↗
Battery / powerNot verifiedUp to 6 h mixed use; up to 30 h total with case ↗
Battery contextNot verifiedGlasses mixed-use claim; Neural Band separately rated up to 18 h ↗
WeightNot verifiedNot verified
Connection & compatibilityNot verifiedWi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3; iOS 15.2+ / Android 10+ ↗
TrackingNot verifiedNot verified
ControlsNot verifiedMeta Neural Band gestures, voice and touch ↗
AudioNot verified2 open-ear speakers; 6 microphones ↗
Vision correctionNot verifiedSingle-vision Rx options; -4 to +4 total power ↗
Camera video modesNot verifiedNot verified
StorageNot verifiedNot verified
Development stageCEATEC from 13 October 2026; mass-production goal within the next few years ↗Not verified
Optics150 nm meta-optic mirror; approximately 80% visible-light transmission (maker claims) ↗Not verified
AvailabilityAnnounced October 2, 2026, with a planned CEATEC demonstration from October 13. No named consumer retail edition, price or sales date.Official release confirmed US retail sales from September 30, 2025. Current country expansion and store stock require confirmation.
Important context
  • Manufacturer concept illustration; the pictured frame is not a confirmed retail product.
  • Current demonstration is monochrome. Full colour and mass production are development targets.
  • The separate 4K-capable laser controller is not evidence of a 4K prototype display.
  • No final fit, field of view, battery or prescription compatibility is established.
  • Manufacturer specifications; not independently hands-on tested.
  • AI features vary by country and language.
Editorial pick & release#13 · Upcoming Smart glassesAnnounced: Oct 2, 2026Japan prototype announcement; CEATEC demonstration planned from October 13#6 · Our Top 10 Smart glassesReleased: Sep 30, 2025Initial US release; later countries have separate rollout dates
EvidenceManufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12

Battery claims use different conditions and are not a controlled benchmark. “Not verified” is an evidence gap, not a missing feature. Prices are dated regional snapshots. Deposits, bundles and historical launch prices are labelled. Brightness measurement methods and battery workloads vary by manufacturer.