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Sanuj Bhatia

I wore the most popular Ray-Ban Meta alternatives for a month — and they’re a lot better than I expected

Rokid AI Glasses Style.

2026 is shaping up to be the year of smart glasses. While display-based glasses still feel like they're finding their footing, the display-free form factor continues to dominate. After the success of the Meta Ray-Bans, it's clear every brand wants a piece of the action, and that's exactly what Rokid is doing with the AI Glasses Style.

After showcasing its Rokid Glasses that bring AR and AI together at IFA last year, Rokid is back with a device clearly meant to rival the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses (Gen 2). The Rokid AI Glasses Style promises a similar core experience, and after spending time with them, it feels like the company might actually be onto something.

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