Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: Two New Models in the Pipeline

Documents have appeared in the FCC database that point to two new models of the Ray-Ban Meta brand. According to the documents, two models designated “Ray-Ban Meta Scriber” and “Ray-Ban Meta Blazer” were tested for radio conformity as part of the FCC approval process at the end of 2025, with the Blazer model also being offered in a larger version. The tech newsletter Lowpass drew attention to the documents.

The jump in model numbers is striking, suggesting more than just a minor model update: instead of the previous RW40xx range, the new models are designated RW7001 and RW7002. This indicates a new internal product generation but does not in itself prove a fundamental leap in functionality.

Although the tests were conducted some time ago, the associated documents were only published this month. They document a highly advanced approval process, but without formal release yet. Since FCC applications are usually submitted at a late stage of development, they are considered an indication of advanced product maturity and impending market launch. This is also supported by the classification of the models as production units.

What models could they be?

The model designation “Ray-Ban Meta” suggests that these are not devices from the Oakley brand or a new generation of the Meta Ray-Ban Display, but rather an evolution of the standard version available since 2023 without an integrated display. The order of the brand names supports this. Although there are reports that a second generation of the Meta Ray-Ban Display is planned for later this year, “Scriber” and “Blazer” are unlikely to be it.

The jump from the previous 4000 series to the 7000 series model designation could indicate a new chipset. Meta's current smart glasses consistently use the outdated Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 from 2023. An upgrade to the Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1, introduced in summer 2025, or a proprietary Meta development would be conceivable. The most significant innovation of the Snapdragon chipset is the ability to run smaller AI language models directly on the device, which could reduce reliance on smartphones and the cloud and make interaction with Meta's AI assistants more direct. This would be a significant quality leap for Meta's AI glasses.

However, the fact that Meta only introduced the current, second product generation in September 2025 argues against an imminent chip upgrade or new generation of Ray-Ban Meta glasses. Given upcoming competition from Google and Apple, the market leader could already be positioning itself for the next stage of development.

Last year, Meta and EssilorLuxottica sold around seven million devices. At the beginning of the year, Bloomberg reported that the partners are considering increasing production capacity to 20 million units per year.

(mack)