Comparison · Ray-Ban Meta
Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer vs Skyler vs Headliner: Same Glasses, Three Faces
The camera, the battery, the speakers and the app are identical across all three Gen 2 frames — Android Central lists the same spec table for each. So this is a fit-and-face decision: which shape, which size options, which bridge, which colors. Here is how to make it without trying them on.
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What is the same
Everything that plugs in. Android Central's Gen 2 spec table covers all three frames with one column: 12 MP camera, 3K/30 and 1080p/60 video, five mics, two open-ear speakers, up to 8 hours, 32 GB, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, the same case. Every lens type — clear, sun, polarized, Transitions — is available on every frame, and every one takes a prescription. The launch price was the same $379 for all three.
What is different
| Wayfarer | Skyler | Headliner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Classic squared Wayfarer | Butterfly / cat-eye, lifted outer corners | Round |
| Sizes | Standard (131 mm) and Large (137 mm) | One size | One size |
| Bridge fits | Standard | Standard or High bridge (Meta store) | High or Low bridge (Android Central) |
| Frame colors (Gen 2) | Six | Seven | Six |
| Launch-exclusive colors | Shiny Cosmic Blue / Transitions Sapphire (also Large); Shiny Transparent Gray (spring 2026) | Shiny Mystic Violet / Transitions Amethyst; Shiny Transparent Peach (spring 2026) | Shiny Asteroid Gray / Transitions Emerald; Matte Transparent Peach (spring 2026) |
| Face shapes it suits | Most; the default | Narrower faces; softer, more feminine line | Oval and angular faces; vintage look |
Sizes and bridges, plainly
Only the Wayfarer has a width choice, and it is a real one: 137 mm across versus 131, 155 mm temples versus 150 (Tom's Guide) — the Standard vs Large page is that decision. The Skyler and Headliner are one width each but offer bridge fits instead: a High bridge sits the frame higher for a prominent nose bridge; a Low bridge (Headliner only) adds nose-pad depth for a flatter bridge so the frame does not rest on the cheeks. If a normal Ray-Ban slides down your nose, the Low-bridge Headliner is the frame designed for you; if a normal Ray-Ban sits too low and touches your cheekbones, the High-bridge Skyler or Headliner. Amazon lists the Headliner Low Bridge as a separate item.
Which looks least like a gadget
All three are thick because the temples hold speakers and a battery. Android Central: “the Wayfarers are the default look, boxy and a bit generic to blend in the most, while the rounded-edge Headliners and Skylers soften the thick-framed look somewhat.” If disappearing is the goal, the Skyler and Headliner read slightly less like tech; the Wayfarer reads as the Wayfarer everyone recognizes, which is its own kind of disappearing.
What we cannot tell you
How any of them feel on your face. We have not worn them. The safest online purchase is the Wayfarer in the size that matches the lens width printed inside a pair you already own; the sizes guide explains that. Meta's store lists free returns, which is the real fitting room.
Picks
The three frames
Same hardware. Pick by shape, size and bridge.
Key specs
- Camera
- 12 MP · 3K/30 or 1080p/60
- Battery
- Up to 8 h + 48 h case
- Sizes
- Standard · Large
Scores · editorial, out of 10
- Camera & capture
- 8
- Audio & mics
- 8
- Battery & case
- 8
- Fit & lens options
- 8
- Everyday value
- 8
Pick 01 · Camera AI glasses
Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Gen 2)
Ray-Ban Meta
The default smart glasses: a 12 MP camera with 3K/30 or 1080p/60 video, up to 8 hours per charge with 48 more in the case, 27 frame-and-lens combinations, and a Large size for wider heads.
Best for
Most people buying their first (or second) pair of AI glasses
Pros
- 3K video at 30 fps plus a 1080p/60 mode, with the stabilization introduced on Oakley Meta HSTN (Android Central)
- Meta rates up to 8 hours per charge — nearly double Gen 1 — and the case adds about 48 hours; 50% in 20 minutes
- Standard and Large frame sizes; clear, polarized and Transitions lenses; prescription available through Meta or Ray-Ban
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, 32 GB (about 500 photos or 100 30-second clips)
Cons
- About 52 g — reviewers call the frames thick and heavy for all-day wear
- Prescription range is narrower than a regular Ray-Ban and is quoted differently by sources (see the prescription guide)
- Camera sensor is unchanged from Gen 1; low-light video is still weak in named reviews
Specs from Android Central — Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) price, specs and styles.
Key specs
- Frame
- Butterfly · one size
- Bridge
- Standard or High
- Battery
- Up to 8 h + 48 h case
Scores · editorial, out of 10
- Camera & capture
- 8
- Audio & mics
- 8
- Battery & case
- 8
- Fit & lens options
- 7
- Everyday value
- 8
Pick 02 · Camera AI glasses
Ray-Ban Meta Skyler (Gen 2)
Ray-Ban Meta
Gen 2 hardware in a butterfly (cat-eye) frame that is one-size-fits-all with a Standard or High bridge — the narrowest-looking Ray-Ban Meta, in seven frame colors.
Best for
Narrower faces and anyone who finds the Wayfarer too boxy
Pros
- Same 12 MP / 3K camera, five-mic array and 8-hour rating as the Wayfarer (Android Central)
- Seven frame colors — the widest color run of the three Gen 2 styles
- High-bridge option for faces the standard bridge slides on
Cons
- One frame size only; no Large
- The lifted outer corners are a stronger style statement than the Wayfarer
Specs from Android Central — Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) price, specs and styles.
Key specs
- Frame
- Round · High or Low bridge
- Camera
- 12 MP · 3K/30 or 1080p/60
- Battery
- Up to 8 h + 48 h case
Scores · editorial, out of 10
- Camera & capture
- 8
- Audio & mics
- 8
- Battery & case
- 8
- Fit & lens options
- 7
- Everyday value
- 8
Pick 03 · Camera AI glasses
Ray-Ban Meta Headliner (Gen 2)
Ray-Ban Meta
The round-lens Gen 2, sold in High- and Low-bridge fits rather than sizes — the pair to pick if a Wayfarer sits on your cheeks.
Best for
Oval or angular faces, and low-bridge fits
Pros
- Low-bridge version is listed on Amazon — the only Gen 2 style with an explicit low-bridge fit
- Same electronics, lenses and prescription path as the Wayfarer
- Rounder shape reads less like a gadget on the face
Cons
- No Large size
- Round lenses show a strong prescription's edge thickness more than a rectangular frame
Specs from Android Central — Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) price, specs and styles.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is there a difference between Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer, Skyler and Headliner?
Only the frame: shape, sizes and bridge fits, colors. The camera, speakers, battery, app and lens options are identical (Android Central spec table).
Which Ray-Ban Meta frame is best for a small face?
The Skyler — it is narrower than the Wayfarer with a lifted cat-eye line and a High-bridge option. The Headliner's Low-bridge fit suits a flatter nose bridge.
Which Ray-Ban Meta frame comes in a large size?
Only the Wayfarer: Large is 137 mm hinge to hinge with 155 mm temples (Tom's Guide). Skyler and Headliner are one size with bridge-height options instead.
Do all three frames take prescription lenses?
Yes, every lens type on every frame, ordered through Meta or Ray-Ban (Android Central).
Read next
The Ray-Ban Meta sizes guide →Keep reading
Related guides
- Ray-Ban Meta sizes guide →
Every frame's size and bridge options with the millimeters.
- Wayfarer Standard vs Large →
The one frame with a width choice.
- Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 review →
The shared hardware in full.
- Best smart glasses for big heads →
If the Large is not wide enough.
- Best smart sunglasses →
Lens options across the three.
Sources
- —Android Central — Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 review (frame colors, bridge fits, 'blend in' note) · androidcentral.com
- —Android Central — Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) specs and launch colors · androidcentral.com
- —Tom's Guide — Wayfarer Standard vs Large dimensions · tomsguide.com
- —Meta newsroom — spring 2026 colors for Skyler, Headliner, Wayfarer · about.fb.com
- —Meta store — Ray-Ban Meta Skyler (Gen 2): Standard & High bridge · meta.com