The Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 Matte Black is the second-generation camera-and-audio smart glasses from Meta and Ray-Ban in the classic Wayfarer shape, here with a matte black frame and Transitions lenses that are clear indoors and darken to grey outdoors. Ray-Ban lists the Gen 2 model as RW4012. Inside the frame sit a 12MP ultra-wide camera that now records up to 3K video, two open-ear speakers, a five-microphone array and Meta AI, which you talk to by voice. The matte black finish is the low-key choice of the family: no shine, no colour cast in the lens, and a look that passes for ordinary glasses in an office or a car park alike.
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Why a matte frame with grey lenses
On the Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 Matte Black, the frame reads quieter than gloss. It does not throw reflections in photos or under shop lights, and small fingerprints and smudges are much less visible on a soft matte surface than on a polished one. Grey is also the most neutral Transitions tint: when the lenses darken, colours keep their natural balance instead of shifting towards green, brown or blue, which matters if you drive, shoot photos or simply want the world to look the way it is. The Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 Matte Black therefore suits people who want one pair for work, errands and weekends without drawing attention. The trade-off is that matte coatings can show shiny wear spots over time where the frame is handled most, so wipe it with the cloth rather than a shirt.
Camera: 12MP photos and 3K video
Ray-Ban lists a 12MP ultra-wide sensor with photos at 3024 × 4032 pixels. On the Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 Matte Black, video is the big Gen 2 step: 3K Ultra HD at 30fps, 1080p at 30 or 60fps, and 720p at 120fps for slow motion, with adjustable stabilisation at 1080p 30fps. Capture modes include hyperlapse, slow motion and autocapture. Because the lens sits at eye level, the Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 Matte Black records what you are actually looking at, hands free. A capture LED on the front lights up while recording so people around you know the camera is on; that light is part of the design and should not be covered.
Meta AI, translation and apps
Meta AI is built into the Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 Matte Black and answers by voice. Ray-Ban lists a conversational assistant, multimodal AI that can describe what the camera sees, Live AI, text translation and live translation. Meta says live translation covers six languages and can work in airplane mode once the language packs are downloaded. The glasses connect over Bluetooth 5.3 to the Meta AI app on your phone and work with Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Spotify, so calls, messages and music reach the frame while the phone stays in your pocket.
Open-ear audio and five microphones
Two custom open-ear speakers sit in the temples of the Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 Matte Black. Sound reaches you without blocking the ear canal, so you still hear traffic, announcements and the person next to you. The honest downside is leakage: at high volume someone close by will hear part of what you play. A five-microphone array handles calls and voice commands. Ray-Ban rates continuous audio playback at up to 5 hours and continuous calls at up to 5.5 hours; those are single-activity figures, not a mixed day.
Battery, case and storage
For the Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 Matte Black, Meta rates a full charge at up to 8 hours of typical use, and the glasses reach about 50% in roughly 20 minutes in the case. The included charging case adds up to 48 hours of extra charging on the go. Heavy video recording drains the battery well below the typical-use figure. Storage is 32GB, which Ray-Ban translates into more than 1,000 photos in three-shot burst or more than 100 clips of 30 seconds. Water resistance is IPX4: splashes, rain and sweat only.
Who This Is Not For
The Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 Matte Black is not for swimming or showering: IPX4 covers splashes, not immersion. There is no display in the lenses, so you will not see notifications or directions in front of your eyes. These are standard Transitions lenses, not prescription lenses. Transitions react to UV light, and car windscreens block most UV, so the lenses stay lighter behind the wheel than outdoors. Matte coatings can polish to a slight shine where handled most. And the capture LED means recording is never hidden from people around you.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 Matte Black brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. It reaches any emirate within 3 business days at most, with free delivery on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Wearable Devices range, or see the official Meta page for the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Gen 2) Matte Black with Grey Transitions.
Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 Matte Black Specifications
- Model: Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer (Gen 2), RW4012
- Frame: Matte black, Wayfarer shape
- Lenses: Transitions, clear to grey
- Camera: 12MP ultra-wide; photos 3024 × 4032
- Video: 3K Ultra HD at 30fps; 1080p at 30/60fps; 720p at 120fps
- Capture modes: Hyperlapse, slow motion, autocapture
- Audio: Two custom open-ear speakers
- Microphones: 5-microphone array
- Battery: Up to 8 hours typical use; about 50% in roughly 20 minutes
- Continuous use: Up to 5 hours audio; up to 5.5 hours calls
- Charging case: Included; up to 48 extra hours
- Storage: 32GB (1,000+ photos in 3-shot burst or 100+ 30-second videos)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3
- Water resistance: IPX4 (splash, rain, sweat)
- AI and translation: Meta AI, Live AI, text and live translation (six languages)
- Works with: Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, Spotify via the Meta AI app
- Frame weight: Not published separately by Meta or Ray-Ban
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 Matte Black FAQ
Does the Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 Matte Black record 3K video?
Yes. 3K Ultra HD at 30fps is the top mode, with 1080p at 30 or 60fps and 720p at 120fps for slow motion.
Do the grey lenses change colours like green lenses do?
No. Grey is the most neutral tint, so colours look closer to natural when the lenses darken; the green G-15 style tint adds more contrast.
Does the matte finish show fingerprints?
No, not much. A matte surface hides smudges better than gloss, though it can show slight shine where the frame is handled most.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 8 hours of typical use per charge according to Meta, with up to 48 more hours from the included charging case.
Can I wear them in the pool?
No. The rating is IPX4, which covers splashes, rain and sweat only, not swimming or showering.
Do I need a phone app?
Yes. Setup and most features of the Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 Matte Black run through the Meta AI app on iOS or Android.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 Matte Black, brand-new in its sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
3 business days at most across the UAE. Orders from AED 300 ship free, and the checkout page shows any current fee for your order.
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