TDK Meta-Optic DRP prototype
A lens-embedded mirror for direct retinal projection
- Connection
- Not verified
- Power
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A lens-embedded mirror for direct retinal projection
Keep in mind Manufacturer concept illustration; the pictured frame is not a confirmed retail product.
Glanceable messages, captions, camera viewfinder and AI
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| Prices · all markets | Price not verified 0 offer records & sourcesNo verified price in this audit. | $799 USD≈ €715 EURECB 2026-10-12US · Launch price · Unverified 1 offer records & sources$799 USD≈ €715 EURECB 2026-10-12 US · Launch price UnverifiedGlasses + Meta Neural Band September 2025 US starting price includes band. Current checkout price and local stock unverified.Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12 |
| Designed for | A lens-embedded mirror for direct retinal projection ↗ | Glanceable messages, captions, camera viewfinder and AI ↗ |
| Display | Monochrome demonstration; full colour under development ↗ | Full-color display in one lens ↗ |
| Display resolution | Not verified | 600 × 600 pixels ↗ |
| Field of view | Not verified | Not verified |
| Refresh rate | Not verified | Not verified |
| Brightness & measurement basis | Not verified | Not verified |
| Camera | Not verified | 12 MP; 3K/30 fps; 3× digital zoom ↗ |
| Battery / power | Not verified | Up to 6 h mixed use; up to 30 h total with case ↗ |
| Battery context | Not verified | Glasses mixed-use claim; Neural Band separately rated up to 18 h ↗ |
| Weight | Not verified | Not verified |
| Connection & compatibility | Not verified | Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3; iOS 15.2+ / Android 10+ ↗ |
| Tracking | Not verified | Not verified |
| Controls | Not verified | Meta Neural Band gestures, voice and touch ↗ |
| Audio | Not verified | 2 open-ear speakers; 6 microphones ↗ |
| Vision correction | Not verified | Single-vision Rx options; -4 to +4 total power ↗ |
| Camera video modes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Storage | Not verified | Not verified |
| Development stage | CEATEC from 13 October 2026; mass-production goal within the next few years ↗ | Not verified |
| Optics | 150 nm meta-optic mirror; approximately 80% visible-light transmission (maker claims) ↗ | Not verified |
| Availability | Announced 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. |
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| 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 |
| Evidence | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12 | Manufacturer 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.