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TDK Meta-Optic DRP prototype

A lens-embedded mirror for direct retinal projection

Display: Monochrome demonstration; full colour under development ↗

Keep in mind Manufacturer concept illustration; the pictured frame is not a confirmed retail product.

Meta Ray-Ban Display

Glanceable messages, captions, camera viewfinder and AI

Display: Full-color display in one lens ↗
Connection & compatibility: Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3; iOS 15.2+ / Android 10+ ↗
Battery / power: Up to 6 h mixed use; up to 30 h total with case ↗
Vision correction: Single-vision Rx options; -4 to +4 total power ↗

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TDK Meta-Optic DRP prototype versus Meta Ray-Ban Display
Smart glassesAdd a model	Smart glasses · TDK / QD LaserTDK Meta-Optic DRP prototypeConcept	Smart glasses · Ray-Ban / MetaMeta Ray-Ban DisplayReleased
Prices · all markets	Price not verified 0 offer records & sources No verified price in this audit.	CA$1,149 CAD≈ €721 EUR · $807 USDECB 2026-10-13CA · Store price · Listed 3 offer records & sources $799 USD≈ €714 EURECB 2026-10-13 US · Launch price Unverified Glasses + Meta Neural Band September 2025 US starting price includes band. Current checkout price and local stock unverified.Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12 £749 GBP≈ €887 EUR · $992 USDECB 2026-10-13 UK · Store price Listed Ray-Ban official UK store Polished Black, Clear/Grey Transitions, size 51-23; Meta Neural Band colour Black, band size selectable Price is supported for this exact frame and glasses size. Neural Band size must still be selected; current stock and delivery date remain unverified. Shipping: Final address-specific delivery and shipping require checkout. Taxes: Official UK consumer price shown; the retrieved page did not separately state VAT treatment. Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-13 CA$1,149 CAD≈ €721 EUR · $807 USDECB 2026-10-13 CA · Store price Listed Ray-Ban official Canada store Polished Sand, Clear/Grey Transitions, size 54-23; Meta Neural Band colour Sand, band size selectable Price is supported for this exact frame and glasses size. Neural Band size must still be selected; current stock and delivery date remain unverified. Shipping: Canada listing only; final address-specific delivery and shipping require checkout. Taxes: Provincial sales tax and final total require checkout. Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-13
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 ↗
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 ↗
Connection & compatibility	Not verified	Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3; iOS 15.2+ / Android 10+ ↗
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 ↗
Development stage	CEATEC from 13 October 2026; mass-production goal within the next few years ↗	Not applicable to this model
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 Ray-Ban listings confirm priced Meta Ray-Ban Display configurations in the UK and Canada. Current stock is not claimed because the retrieved delivery dates were stale. France, Italy and Germany were scheduled for October 13 availability, but a live regional store offer was not verified in this check.
Important context	Concept Research or prototype system. A demonstration or clinical trial does not establish a consumer release or a product you can order. Manufacturer concept illustration; the pictured frame is not a confirmed retail product. Current demonstration is monochrome. Full colour and mass production are development targets. The separate 4K-capable laser controller is not evidence of a 4K prototype display. No final fit, field of view, battery or prescription compatibility is established.	Manufacturer specifications; not independently hands-on tested. AI features vary by country and language.
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 2026-10-13

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.