Meta Rayban Smart Glasses Teardown: Uncovering the Manufacturing Process and Design

TLDRIn this video, we tear down the Meta Rayban smart glasses to analyze their manufacturing processes, uncover the internal components, and evaluate their design. We also assess their performance through various tests and share our final quality and design score.

Key insights

🔍The Meta Rayban smart glasses are manufactured using a self-molding process, eliminating the need for post-processing finishes.

🔋The glasses house a small battery with a capacity of 154 milliamps, providing up to 4 hours of usage before requiring a recharge.

🎧The speaker module inside the glasses supports spatial audio and is well-designed to fit within the frame.

📷The glasses feature a camera module connected to the main board PCB via Pogo pins, allowing for seamless integration.

💡The Meta Rayban smart glasses utilize insert molding techniques to create connections between components for efficient assembly.

Q&A

What is the battery life of the Meta Rayban smart glasses?

—The glasses have a battery capacity of 154 milliamps, providing up to 4 hours of usage before requiring a recharge.

Do the glasses support spatial audio?

—Yes, the speaker module inside the glasses is designed to support spatial audio, enhancing the audio experience for the user.

How are the components connected within the glasses?

—The components are connected using a combination of adhesive, screws, and insert molding techniques, ensuring secure and efficient assembly.

Are the lenses scratch-resistant?

—The lenses have a scratch resistance rating of 3H, providing good durability and resistance to everyday wear and tear.

Are the Meta Rayban smart glasses water-resistant?

—The glasses do not have an IPX rating for water resistance, so they should be protected from exposure to water and moisture.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the Meta Rayban smart glasses teardown and overview of the objectives.

02:18Disassembly of the glasses' arms to reveal the internal electronics and components.

06:00Tear-down of the glasses' charging case to analyze its design and components.

09:20Evaluation of the glasses' manufacturing decisions, including the use of self-molded plastics and insert molding techniques.

11:50Testing the hardness of the materials used in the glasses and assessing their scratch resistance.

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