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Want Meta's smart glasses? Trade in your old tech to save big on a new pair - here's how
Publish Time: 28 Nov, 2025
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Key takeaways

  • Meta is introducing a new trade-in program for its smart glasses.
  • You can trade Meta glasses or Beats, Apple, and Samsung earbuds.
  • Values range from about $70 to about $110.

If you're thinking about picking up Meta's latest smart glasses, there's a new program you'll want to know about. For the first time, you can trade in older devices and get credit toward the purchase of new Meta Oakley or Ray-Ban smart glasses.

Meta hasn't officially announced anything, but there is a terms and conditions page for the new program on Meta's site.

Also: I tried Meta's new Oakley smart glasses in my production studio - my verdict as a content creator

You can trade in the original Meta glasses or a number of different earbuds, including those from Apple, Beats, and Samsung. Eligible devices do need to be in working condition, Meta explained, and must include the charging case to properly charge the device. You can only trade in one device for each new item purchased.

According to a post on Reddit, current prices are around $110 for Meta Ray Bans first generation, $70 for Apple, Samsung, or Beats ear buds.

The complete list of devices you can trade in includes:

  • 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

This is the first time Meta has offered a trade-in program. If you want to work, you need to act quickly, though, as the program only runs through Dec. 31, 2025.

How to trade in your old devices for new Meta smart glasses

Here's how the process works:

Start by purchasing a trade-in eligible new device from the Meta Store. This includes the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1, the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, the Oakley Meta HSTN, and the Oakley Meta Vanguard. After your purchase is complete, you'll get an order confirmation email with a trade-in questionnaire link. Answer all the questions about your trade-in, and you'll get a quote and instructions for packaging and mailing your current device. If you accept, you'll get a pre-paid shipping label to mail in your device and receive your credit. You need to mail in your old device within 30 days.

Also: Your Meta Ray-Bans are getting several video-recording upgrades for free - and Oakley models, too

If you decide you want to return your new purchase, Meta warned, you'll get your purchase amount less the value of your trade-in.

I've reached out to Meta for more details. 

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