Meta Ray‑Ban Display Review Roundup: Actually Useful or $799 Gimmick? (ft MKBHD, Tested, TechSpurt)

Mwta Ray-Ban Display Smart glasses that finally don’t feel like a toy. We watched all the early hands‑ons so you don’t have to. From MKBHD and Mrwhosetheboss to The Verge, CNET, Tested, Tech Spurt & more—here’s the consensus on Meta’s Ray‑Ban Display + Neural Band.

🕶️ Design & Comfort
* ~69g frames; chunkier than regular Ray‑Bans but nowhere near a headset (Mrwhosetheboss).
* New over‑extension hinges = easier on/off and better flex (Tested).
* Charging case folds flat and still holds ~4 extra charges—genuinely clever (MKBHD).

🖥️ Display (What You See)
* Bright, full‑color micro‑display up to 5,000 nits; 600×600, ~20° FOV (The Verge, Tested).
* Nearly invisible to bystanders—minimal light leak (MKBHD).
* Social quirk: people may sense you’re “not fully present” when you glance at the HUD (The Verge).

✋ Neural Band = New Input
* EMG wristband reads tiny finger gestures; reviewers say it becomes second‑nature fast (CNET, Mrwhosetheboss, Jasmine Uniza).
* Handwriting on air (!) is shockingly accurate for text input (MKBHD).

📸 Everyday Use Cases
* In‑eye camera viewfinder + instant review of shots.
* “Turn the knob” gesture to zoom when filming (Jasmine Uniza).
* Dictation and WhatsApp replies feel natural—5 mics help (Mrwhosetheboss).
* Heads‑up turn‑by‑turn with arrows that rotate as you turn; live transcription works in noisy rooms (The Verge, Tech Spurt).

🧱 Limitations & Trade‑Offs
* First‑party apps only at launch; no open app store yet (Tested, MKBHD).
* UI isn’t phone‑level smooth/60fps; missing quick “glanceable” widgets (Tested).
* Single‑eye display and subtle “I’m looking at something” vibe can be socially awkward (MKBHD).

💰 Price & Who Should Buy
* $799 for glasses + band; US timing cited as late September; UK/EU unclear (TechRadar).
* Prescription limited (e.g., up to around −4 in demos), so not for everyone (CNET).
* Verdict: Early adopters and creators will love the genuinely useful HUD + EMG input. Most people should wait for broader apps, lighter design, and social norms to catch up.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Design & Build
01:41 The Display Experience
02:51 Neural Band & Controls
03:54 Features & Use Cases
05:34 Limitations & Trade‑Offs
06:59 Price & Value
07:47 Verdict & Who Should Buy

Watch full videos:
@Mrwhosetheboss  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTKC-LExZlI
@tested  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jDorDsi9JM
@techradar  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5xoYFP95dw
@TheVerge  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cVGKvl7Oek
@TechSpurt  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLzqcRteb0M
@meta  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80s0chTOsK0
@CNET  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVMDEx6dZU8
@TheiCollection  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtWrgLnqeOg
@vrwithjasmine  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu1OJVzFh8Q
@mkbhd  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gtc1DW2Tgo