Oakley Meta HSTN
| Oakley Meta HSTN | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | AR glasses |
| Subtype | Performance AI glasses |
| Platform | Meta AI (Android / iOS companion app) |
| Creator | Meta Platforms & Oakley |
| Developer | Meta Reality Labs |
| Manufacturer | EssilorLuxottica |
| Announcement Date | 20 June 2025 |
| Release Date | Limited-Edition preorder 11 July 2025; full line “Summer 2025” |
| Price | US$499 (Limited Edition) / from US$399 (standard) |
| Website | https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/oakley-meta-hstn/ |
| System | |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Image | |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Open-ear stereo speakers, 5-mic array |
| Camera | 12 MP ultra-wide, 3 K @ 30 fps |
| Connectivity | |
| Battery Life | 8 h typical • 19 h standby (48 h with case) |
| Device | |
| Material | O-Matter frame, steel hinges |
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Oakley Meta HSTN (pronounced “HOW-stuhn”) is a pair of performance-oriented AI-enhanced smart glasses jointly developed by Meta Platforms and Oakley. Unveiled on 20 June 2025, the glasses combine Oakley’s sport-centric HSTN frame with the camera, audio hardware and on-device Meta AI assistant first seen in Ray-Ban Meta—adding a higher-resolution 3 K camera, double the battery endurance and an IPX4 water-resistance rating to target athletes and outdoor creators.[1][2]
Overview
Oakley Meta HSTN is the first product in Meta’s new “Performance AI glasses” category. The device captures hands-free photos and 3 K (≈2880 × 1920) video, streams live to social platforms, plays music through open-ear speakers, and answers context-aware queries via Meta AI—all without an optical display.[3][4] By blending Oakley’s sports design language with Meta’s wearable stack, the HSTN is positioned as a training, travel and lifestyle accessory for athletes who already wear protective or corrective eyewear.[5]
Design and materials
- Frame — Based on the HSTN silhouette and moulded from Oakley’s proprietary O-Matter polymer, claimed to be 25 % lighter and twice as strong as acetate while retaining flexibility for impact sports.[5]
- Lenses — Interchangeable framed options include Oakley PRIZM tints, PRIZM Polarized variants, and photo-chromic Transitions lenses. Prescription inserts are supported at extra cost.[6][7]
- Water resistance — Rated IPX4 for sweat, rain and splash protection, making the glasses suitable for running, cycling or golf, though not for full submersion.[2]
- Controls & privacy — Capacitive touchpad on the right temple, a physical “Capture” shutter button on the left, and an LED indicator that must be visible for recording to initiate (cover detection prevents covert capture).[1]
Hardware specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Camera | 12 MP ultra-wide; 3 K @ 30 fps video; f/2.0 equivalent |
| Audio | Open-ear stereo speakers; 5-microphone beam-forming array |
| Processor | Qualcomm multi-core wearable SoC (model undisclosed) |
| Battery | ~8 h “typical use”; 19 h standby; 0 → 50 % in 20 min; charging case provides up to 48 h additional runtime |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.x & Wi-Fi (via paired phone); USB-C on charging case |
| Sensors | IMU, ambient light, touch, proximity; camera-assisted scene understanding |
| Durability | IPX4 splash-proof certification; impact-rated O-Matter chassis |
Lens & colour variants
| Frame colour | Lens type | Edition | MSRP (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Grey | PRIZM Ruby | Standard | 399 |
| Black | PRIZM Polar Black | Standard | 399 |
| Brown Smoke | PRIZM Polar Deep Water | Standard | 399 |
| Black | Transitions Amethyst | Standard | 399 |
| Clear | Transitions Grey | Standard | 399 |
| Desert (gold accents) | PRIZM 24 K Polar | Limited Edition | 499 |
Software and features
- Meta AI assistant supports visual Q&A, live translation (English, French, Italian, Spanish at launch) and hands-free media control via the wake phrase “Hey Meta.”[3][8]
- Companion app (Android & iOS) syncs media, manages firmware updates and lens-matching settings, and surfaces an activity feed for new features.[1]
- Accessibility—voice-driven capture, Be My Eyes integration for low-vision users and real-time scene description.[1]
Release and availability
Meta and Oakley announced HSTN on 20 June 2025; preorder for the limited-edition gold variant opened 11 July 2025. General-availability models will ship “later this summer” starting at US$399. Launch territories include the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Australia, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark, with planned expansion to Mexico, India and the UAE in Q4 2025.[9][10]
Reception
Early coverage highlighted the doubled battery life over Ray-Ban Meta, improved video fidelity and sport-oriented styling—while noting the absence of any true AR display.[11][7] Analysts view the device as Meta’s first step toward performance wearables and as a test-bed ahead of fully featured see-through AR glasses slated for the Orion project.[4][12]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Meta Platforms. “Introducing Oakley Meta Glasses, a New Category of Performance AI Glasses.” About FB Newsroom, 20 June 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Alex Heath. “Meta Announces Oakley Smart Glasses That Shoot 3 K Video.” The Verge, 20 June 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Daniel Sims. “Meta’s Oakley AI Glasses Start at $399 With 3 K Video.” TechSpot, 21 June 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 David Heaney. “Oakley Meta HSTN Glasses Have Double the Battery Life of Ray-Bans & Capture 3 K Video.” UploadVR, 20 June 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verity Burns. “Meta’s Oakley Smart Glasses Have 3 K Video—Watch Out, Ray-Ban.” WIRED, 20 June 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- ↑ Jade Bryan. “Meta Intros Oakley Glasses That Want to Capture It All.” Nextpit, 23 June 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Hamish Hector. “I Adore My Meta Ray-Bans, but These New Oakley Smart Glasses Are Making Me Jealous.” TechRadar, 20 June 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- ↑ CBS News. “Meta Partners With Oakley on New Smart Glasses.” 20 June 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- ↑ Reuters. “Meta Partners With Sports Eyewear Brand Oakley to Launch AI-Powered Glasses.” 20 June 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- ↑ Aisha Malik. “Meta Unveils Its Oakley Smart Glasses.” TechCrunch, 20 June 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- ↑ James Pero. “GoPro Should Be Worried About Meta’s New ‘Performance’ Smart Glasses.” Gizmodo, 20 June 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- ↑ Optometry Times. “EssilorLuxottica and Meta Team Up to Launch Oakley Meta.” 20 June 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
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