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Ray-Ban, part of EssilorLuxottica, is an eyewear brand whose sunglasses and optical frames are built around a few enduring shapes: the Aviator, the Wayfarer, the Clubmaster, the Round and the Erika. Most designs come in several sizes, frame materials and lens options, including polarised, gradient and mirrored lenses, and many styles can be fitted with prescription lenses through opticians or the brand's own site. Ray-Ban also offers smart glasses developed with Meta that add cameras, open-ear audio and voice features to familiar frames. The brand is sold through its own stores and website, optical chains, department stores and sunglass retailers worldwide. Buyers should pay attention to lens width and bridge size, as the same model can fit very differently across sizes. Prices vary considerably by lens type, and adding polarisation or prescription lenses raises the cost.

Accessory Categories: Sunglasses, prescription eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses, polarized sunglasses, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, custom sunglasses
Signature Product Lines: Aviator (patented 1939), Wayfarer, Clubmaster (1980s), Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses collection
Key Technologies: Polarized lens options, prescription lenses, smart glasses with camera and audio (Ray-Ban Stories 2021; Meta Ray-Ban Display announced Sept 2025)
Personalisation Options: Custom sunglasses configurator on ray-ban.com (select markets); engraved and customised products are generally not returnable
Warranty: EU: 2 years from delivery (longer where local law requires) for material and manufacturing defects; excludes accidents, misuse, normal wear and lens scratches; must be bought from an authorised Luxottica dealer
Repair & Aftercare: Parts & service support via ray-ban.com; US: optional Ray-Ban Protection Plan; prescription lens issues handled by the authorised retailer

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Classic frame shapes such as the Aviator, Wayfarer and Clubmaster
Multiple sizes and lens options, including polarised
Prescription lenses available on many frames
Smart glasses option developed with Meta

×Watch out for

Fit varies notably between sizes of the same model
Polarised and prescription upgrades add significant cost
Widely sold, so checking the retailer is authorised is sensible

Brand specifications

Accessory Categories: Sunglasses, prescription eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses, polarized sunglasses, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, custom sunglasses
Signature Product Lines: Aviator (patented 1939), Wayfarer, Clubmaster (1980s), Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses collection
Key Technologies: Polarized lens options, prescription lenses, smart glasses with camera and audio (Ray-Ban Stories 2021; Meta Ray-Ban Display announced Sept 2025)
Personalisation Options: Custom sunglasses configurator on ray-ban.com (select markets); engraved and customised products are generally not returnable
Warranty: EU: 2 years from delivery (longer where local law requires) for material and manufacturing defects; excludes accidents, misuse, normal wear and lens scratches; must be bought from an authorised Luxottica dealer
Repair & Aftercare: Parts & service support via ray-ban.com; US: optional Ray-Ban Protection Plan; prescription lens issues handled by the authorised retailer

Ratings breakdown

Cleanliness

4.9

Location

4.8

Service

4.6

Value

4.3

Rooms

4.4

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Ray-Ban

Accessory Categories: Sunglasses, prescription eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses, polarized sunglasses, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, custom sunglasses
Signature Product Lines: Aviator (patented 1939), Wayfarer, Clubmaster (1980s), Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses collection
Key Technologies: Polarized lens options, prescription lenses, smart glasses with camera and audio (Ray-Ban Stories 2021; Meta Ray-Ban Display announced Sept 2025)
Personalisation Options: Custom sunglasses configurator on ray-ban.com (select markets); engraved and customised products are generally not returnable
Warranty: EU: 2 years from delivery (longer where local law requires) for material and manufacturing defects; excludes accidents, misuse, normal wear and lens scratches; must be bought from an authorised Luxottica dealer
Repair & Aftercare: Parts & service support via ray-ban.com; US: optional Ray-Ban Protection Plan; prescription lens issues handled by the authorised retailer

⇄ Add to compare

+What we like

Classic frame shapes such as the Aviator, Wayfarer and Clubmaster
Multiple sizes and lens options, including polarised
Prescription lenses available on many frames
Smart glasses option developed with Meta

×Watch out for

Fit varies notably between sizes of the same model
Polarised and prescription upgrades add significant cost
Widely sold, so checking the retailer is authorised is sensible

Brand specifications

Accessory Categories: Sunglasses, prescription eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses, polarized sunglasses, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, custom sunglasses
Signature Product Lines: Aviator (patented 1939), Wayfarer, Clubmaster (1980s), Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses collection
Key Technologies: Polarized lens options, prescription lenses, smart glasses with camera and audio (Ray-Ban Stories 2021; Meta Ray-Ban Display announced Sept 2025)
Personalisation Options: Custom sunglasses configurator on ray-ban.com (select markets); engraved and customised products are generally not returnable
Warranty: EU: 2 years from delivery (longer where local law requires) for material and manufacturing defects; excludes accidents, misuse, normal wear and lens scratches; must be bought from an authorised Luxottica dealer
Repair & Aftercare: Parts & service support via ray-ban.com; US: optional Ray-Ban Protection Plan; prescription lens issues handled by the authorised retailer

Ratings breakdown

Cleanliness

4.9

Location

4.8

Service

4.6

Value

4.3

Rooms

4.4

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