Oakley Meta HSTN: Difference between revisions

|image = [[File:Oakley_Meta_HSTN.jpg|300px]]

|Type = [[Smart glasses|AR Glasses]]

|Subtype = Standalone AR

|Platform = [[Meta]] AI Glasses

|Creator = [[Meta Platforms, Inc.]]

|Developer = [[Meta Platforms, Inc.]]

|Requires = [[Smartphone]] (iPhone 10+ with iOS 15.2+ or Android 10+), Meta AI app

|Predecessor = [[Ray-Ban Meta]]

|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon]] AR1 Gen1

|HPU = N/A

|Storage = N/A (relies on smartphone storage)

|Memory = N/A

|SD Card Slot = No

|Subpixel Layout = N/A

|Peak Brightness = N/A

|Resolution = N/A (no display)

|Refresh Rate = N/A

|Pixel Density = N/A

|Persistence = N/A

|Precision = N/A

|Field of View = N/A (no display)

|Horizontal FoV = N/A

|Vertical FoV = N/A

|Visible FoV = N/A

|Rendered FoV = N/A

|Binocular Overlap = N/A

|Average Pixel Density = N/A

|Peak Pixel Density = N/A

|Optics = [[PRIZM Lens Technology]] (select models)

|Ocularity = [[Binocular vision|Binocular]]

|Tracking Frequency = N/A

|Base Stations = None

|Face Tracking = No

|Hand Tracking = No

|Body Tracking = No

|Update Rate = N/A

|Tracking Volume = N/A

|Play Space = N/A

|Latency = N/A

|Connectivity = [[Bluetooth]] 5.4, [[Wi-Fi]] (via smartphone)

|Wired Video = No

|Power = Rechargeable [[lithium-ion battery]]

|Battery Capacity = N/A

|Material = [[O-Matter]] frame material, steel hinges

|Sensors = [[Inertial measurement unit|IMU]], ambient light sensor, [[proximity sensor]], capacitive touchpad

|Compliance = [[IP Code|IPX4]] water resistance

|Cable Length = N/A

 

The '''Oakley Meta HSTN''' (pronounced "how-stuhn") are [[augmented reality]] [[smart glasses]] developed through a collaboration between [[Meta Platforms, Inc.]] and [[Oakley]], a subsidiary of [[EssilorLuxottica]]. Announced on June 20, 2025, they represent Meta's expansion beyond the [[Ray-Ban Meta]] smart glasses into the performance and athletic eyewear market, marketed as "Performance AI glasses" designed specifically for athletes and active users.<ref name="meta-announcement">{{cite web|url=https://about.fb.com/news/2025/06/introducing-oakley-meta-glasses-a-new-category-of-performance-ai-glasses/|title=Introducing Oakley Meta Glasses, a New Category of Performance AI Glasses|publisher=Meta|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref>

* '''[[O-Matter]] frame material''': A proprietary polymer that is 25% lighter and twice as strong as traditional acetate, providing flexibility for impact sports<ref name="samaa">{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/2087335260-oakley-meta-glasses-vs-ray-ban-meta-2025-comparison-features|title=Oakley Meta Glasses vs Ray-Ban Meta: 2025 comparison & features|publisher=Samaa TV|date=June 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref><ref name="wired">{{cite web|url=https://www.wired.com/story/metas-oakley-smart-glasses-have-3k-video-watch-out-ray-ban/|title=Meta's Oakley Smart Glasses Have 3K Video—Watch Out, Ray-Ban|publisher=WIRED|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref>

Industry analysts noted the glasses' positioning as a premium alternative to the Ray-Ban Meta, targeting athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.<ref name="tomsguide">{{cite web|url=https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/i-was-wrong-oakleys-meta-smart-glasses-actually-look-better-than-the-ray-bans-and-they-bring-massive-upgrades|title=I was wrong — Oakley's Meta smart glasses actually look better than the Ray-Bans, and they bring massive upgrades|publisher=Tom's Guide|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> The improved battery life and video quality were highlighted as significant upgrades over previous Meta smart glasses.<ref name="9to5mac">{{cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/20/oakley-x-meta-smart-glasses/|title=Oakley x Meta smart glasses: 8h battery life, better camera, more|publisher=9to5Mac|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="tomsguide">{{cite web|url=https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/i-was-wrong-oakleys-meta-smart-glasses-actually-look-better-than-the-ray-bans-and-they-bring-massive-upgrades|title=I was wrong — Oakley's Meta smart glasses actually look better than the Ray-Bans, and they bring massive upgrades|publisher=Tom's Guide|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="wired">{{cite web|url=https://www.wired.com/story/metas-oakley-smart-glasses-have-3k-video-watch-out-ray-ban/|title=Meta's Oakley Smart Glasses Have 3K Video—Watch Out, Ray-Ban|publisher=WIRED|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref>

* [https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/oakley-meta-hstn/ Official Oakley Meta HSTN page]

* [https://www.oakley.com Oakley official website]

* [https://www.meta.com Meta official website]

 

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