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The long-awaited Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses (MRBDG) have spent some time in the wild. The verdict so far is positive – ranging from praise to minor caveats. The latter includes shortcomings expected in a gen-1 product, or non-performance factors like price and availability.
There are also standard gripes about things like repairability and prescription customizability, which are legitimate issues. We’ll see if these factors are addressed in future generations. Meanwhile, a consistently-lauded and differentiating element is the interface and neural band.
Overall, the device is a win for Meta. It’s the embodiment of the current generation of AR hardware that’s more practical and realistic than its forbears (more on that can be seen in our UX and use case analysis). We’ll see similar from the likes of Apple and the Android XR universe.
Meanwhile, what are pro reviewers saying about sheer gadgetry and UX? We’ve assembled a few of the early reviews below for your viewing pleasure. And for good measure, we’ve included some of our own analysis, as well as a teardown video from the skilled gearheads at iFixit.
The latter, though it’s not a traditional review, is eye-opening in terms of the device’s design and construction. You’ll get a new appreciation for the precision and rigor that goes into AR glasses, and maybe some wincing and cringing as an $800 piece of electronics is torn down.
So here’s our roundup, in no particular order…
Tested
Marques Brownlee
Viper VR
HotShottek
iFixit Teardown
Our Analysis
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