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Thanksgiving is fast approaching, which means Black Friday will bring big deals; in fact, many discounts on gadgets like the Meta Ray-Bans are already available.
If you’re content with simply snagging a discount on the last-gen model, you can buy Ray-Ban Meta glasses for their cheapest-ever price – that is, a basic clear or shaded pair are as low as $238.99 at Amazon (from $299), though I’d opt for a transitions pair at $303.20 (down from $379).
Those of you after the Gen 2 Ray-Bans, or Oakley specs like the HSTN or Vanguard glasses, are out of luck… or you would be if not for a trade-in deal Meta is trialling.
If you head to the AI glasses section of Meta.com and add a pair of AI glasses to your basket (unfortunately, the Ray-Ban Meta Display glasses are ineligible for the trade-in offer), you can head to your basket and should see the option to trade in a device for a discount.
PSA: Meta Offers Trade In! (for now) from r/RaybanMeta
Per Meta’s rules the device must be in full working order, and the eligible trade-in devices are:
- Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1)
- Apple AirPods Pro 2
- Apple AirPods 4
- Apple AirPods 3
- Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
- Beats Studio Buds +
- Beats Fit Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Buds3
- Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
As this is a pilot, some users are noticing some inconsistencies with the system. That is, users need to check different browsers across different devices to actually have the trade-in offers appear, and when they do appear, folks are seeing different trade-in rates.
For example, the Reddit post above shows folks being offered up to $113 for their Ray-Ban Gen 1 glasses, while our sister site Android Central reports being offered $122 in credit.
Meta has been known to offer deals that can’t be seen by all users in the past, with some Meta Quest software sales, so this could be a repeat of those tactics – or because it’s a pilot program, it might not want to provide the offer to every user that shops at its site.
It’s yet to be seen if this pilot will be a permanent fixture either. It’s set to end on December 31 for the lucky few who can see the deal, and presumably based on the success or failure of the pilot, Meta may choose to expand the trade-in deal or scrap it entirely.
If you’re unable to see the trade-in offer, as I mentioned before, you can still find deals on the Gen 1 Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
I gave them four stars in my Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses review, and that was when they were at full price. Yes, the Gen 2 model is better, and forking out extra for transitions makes a lot of sense as they’re a lot more versatile than lenses that are permanently clear or shaded, but at 20% off, these glasses are an undeniable treat thanks to their fun first-person camera, solid open-ear audio, and useful AI assistant.
Today's best Ray-Ban Meta Black Friday deals
Save 20%Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: was US$299 now US$238.99 at AmazonIf you want the absolute best deal on the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, look no further. This one saves you over $60 on a pair with clear lenses. But if I were you, I'd get a pair of transitions for $303.20. You're still saving over $70 and getting smart glasses you can wear all day long.
View DealSave 20%Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: was £299 now £239 at CurrysThose of you after the absolute best deal will appreciate the very low price of the cheapest Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, but as I've said above, I'd shell out for the pricier transitions. Currys has them for just £303, which saves you £76.
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Hamish HectorSocial Links NavigationSenior Staff Writer, NewsHamish is a Senior Staff Writer for TechRadar and you’ll see his name appearing on articles across nearly every topic on the site from smart home deals to speaker reviews to graphics card news and everything in between. He uses his broad range of knowledge to help explain the latest gadgets and if they’re a must-buy or a fad fueled by hype. Though his specialty is writing about everything going on in the world of virtual reality and augmented reality.
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