Meta and EssilorLuxottica used Meta Connect 2026 to introduce the third generation of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, including an Aviator design and a limited-edition warm-beige version.
The official Ray-Ban product listing identifies the model as the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 Aviator Limited Edition. A Connect attendee who received a pair described it as a development device they planned to test after previously owning first-generation Meta glasses.
Gen 3 changes the frame more than the concept
EssilorLuxottica says the Gen 3 line has a slimmer, more comfortable design, longer battery life and a customizable action button for quick access to Meta AI. The broader collection spans 27 frame-and-lens combinations, with Aviator joining the established Wayfarer style and the new Zena cat-eye frame.
The limited Aviator is a launch treatment rather than a separate computing platform. It still requires a smartphone and the Meta AI app, according to Ray-Ban's product page. The official listing and event reports establish the product's existence and design, but a user's enthusiasm after pickup is an early impression rather than a performance review.
