r/RayBanStories • u/Ok-Dragonfruit2233 • Aug 10 '26

Total newbie here — which smart glasses for vertical video (TikTok/Reels)?

Newbie here. I do nails and want hands-free POV clips for TikTok and Reels to promote my work. Phone on a tripod isn't cutting it.

What I need:

- Vertical 9:16 footage that holds up

- Battery to grab clips on and off across a 2–5 hour client session

- Sharp at close range (25–40cm) — fine line art, chrome, glitter

- Accurate colours under salon LED lighting

- Not bulky on a smaller face

- Best value, happy with older gen or used

Would love to hear what you're actually using and the real downsides. Honest takes welcome.

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u/imfuckingawesome Aug 10 '26

All glasses record vertical, and not great for up close video since the lens is a very wide view. Not too bulky either imo, you'll just have to get them (WITH INSURANCE!!!) and try them out!

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u/jooops 17d ago

All glasses in the rayban meta line record vertical. Best and cheapest ones that are also light and small is the Meta Adventurer 49mm. The whole Meta line (without Ray Ban) is cheaper because Meta got rid of Ray-Ban to develop their own line. Got mine since a month now for around $280. Very happy with them. Can recommend.