Earlier this year, Meta launched the second generation of its Ray-Ban smart glasses alongside select Oakley models and the Meta Ray-Ban Display. Now, Meta is piloting a trade-in program that offers discounts toward new wearable purchases, although with some notable exclusions.
Meta's New Trade-In Program for Smart Glasses
Starting November 14 and running through December 31, Meta is offering up to $113 in trade-in discounts for various smart glasses. The discount applies to most available Meta models but excludes the Meta Ray-Ban Display, limited edition, and refurbished units. Eligible devices for trade-in include:
- Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1
- Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2
- Oakley Meta Vanguard
- Oakley Meta HSTN
Eligibility and Restrictions
While the trade-in program does accept several smart glasses models, the Meta Ray-Ban Display is notably excluded from the offer. Additionally, limited edition and refurbished devices cannot be used to qualify for trade-in discounts. Users have reported needing to try multiple browsers before accessing the trade-in page.
The Meta Ray-Ban Display is excluded from the trade-in program. | Image credit – Meta
Devices Accepted for Trade-In
- Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1
- Apple AirPods Pro 2
- Apple AirPods 4
- Apple AirPods 3
- Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
- Beats Studio Buds +
- Beats Fit Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Buds3
- Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
User Sentiment on Trading In
A recent poll asked users if they would trade in their device for new Meta smart glasses:
- No, I don’t want smart glasses — 60%
- Maybe, if the offer is good enough — 40%
- Yes, I’ll upgrade my Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 — 0%
- Yes, I’ll trade in a third-party device — 0%
Votes: 5
The Value Proposition
This trade-in initiative could make upgrading to newer Meta smart glasses more affordable for some users. Coupled with current deals such as Mint Mobile’s $15/month unlimited plans, which reduce yearly costs by 50%, consumers exploring wearable tech might find these offers enticing.
