# I test smart glasses for a living and even ignoring privacy problems there’s too many reasons you shouldn’t buy cheap Meta Ray-Ban alternatives

> Cheap smart glasses are selling out as people look for Meta Ray-Ban alternativesMore camera glasses are leading to more privacy concerns for manyI wouldn't buy them for plenty of other reasons If you want a pair of…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/budget-meta-ray-ban-alternatives-are-selling-out-in-stores-but-please-dont-buy-them?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7258c56a7b80a58448286d)
- **Published:** 2026-08-04
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #cameras #meta #glasses #smart #cheap #privacy #reasons #alternatives
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