Device hub · Smart glasses · Desk research
Oakley Meta HSTN
HSTN is the Oakley-shaped Meta camera/AI pair: IPX4, 3K video, up to 8 hours typical / 19 hours standby, case up to 48 hours, from $399 (LE $499).
Product images
Placeholder — OEM press not licensedHSTN product photography stays on about.fb.com, meta.com, and oakley.com.
Credit: GadgetShowdown labeled placeholder (not an Oakley, Meta, or EssilorLuxottica asset). View official product image
Studio still only. Manufacturer press JPEGs are not hosted here. See the official product page for the real product photo.
Placeholder — OEM press not licensedOakley Meta HSTN
Credit: GadgetShowdown labeled placeholder (not an Oakley, Meta, or EssilorLuxottica asset). View official product image
Studio still only. Manufacturer press JPEGs are not hosted here. See the official product page for the real product photo.
In short
HSTN is the Oakley-shaped Meta camera/AI pair: IPX4, 3K video, up to 8 hours typical / 19 hours standby, case up to 48 hours, from $399 (LE $499). Buy it for sports styling and the published IPX4 line. Skip it for an in-lens HUD (Display) or a USB-C cinema screen (XREAL / VITURE).
Who it is for
- Athletes and fans who want Oakley HSTN styling with Meta AI, open-ear audio, and a built-in camera.
- Buyers who specifically want the newsroom IPX4 line on a Meta AI pair.
- People comparing sports Oakley vs everyday Ray-Ban inside the same camera/AI family.
Who should skip it
- Shoppers who want an in-lens display + Neural Band. That is [Meta Ray-Ban Display](/glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/).
- Shoppers who want the wraparound IP67 / 12 MP sports pair. That is [Oakley Meta Vanguard](/glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/).
- Shoppers who want everyday Wayfarer camera glasses. That is [Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2](/glasses/ray-ban-meta-gen-2/).
- Shoppers who want a USB-C personal monitor. That is XREAL / VITURE, a different family.
- Anyone who refuses a camera — use Even G2 or Echo Frames.
Key differentiators
- Oakley HSTN frame + Meta AI stack, marketed as performance AI glasses (newsroom).
- Published IPX4 water resistance — the Gen 2 newsroom post we cite does not restated IPX4, so this is the Meta pair with an explicit IP line on the cited page.
- Same 8-hour typical / 20-minute 50% / 48-hour case class Meta also used on Gen 2, plus a 19-hour standby row Oakley’s post actually printed.
Caveats
- Manufacturer claims only. We have not worn HSTN.
- Do not assume HSTN and Gen 2 share the same camera sensor. The Oakley post says Ultra HD (3K) video; it does not publish megapixels.
- Limited Edition vs core collection: lock one SKU in any vs-page H1. This hub covers the HSTN line as announced, with both prices dated.
- PRIZM / Transitions stories belong only if Oakley or Meta publish them on a page you cite. This newsroom post does not name PRIZM.
- Product photography is not hosted.
Glasses-category specs
Same rows on every glasses page (Meta, Oakley, Even, Amazon, XREAL, VITURE). Camera/AI pairs, everyday HUDs, and AR display glasses stay in one grid — missing cells stay asNone or Not published, not deleted rows.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Product family | Camera / AI / audio eyewear | Meta newsroom, 2025-06-20 / 2025-09-17Performance / sports styling. Not a USB-C cinema pair. |
| Frame style(s) / SKU | Oakley HSTN (pronounced HOW-stuhn), based on Oakley’s HSTN style. Limited Edition and later core collection | Meta newsroom |
| Frame material | O-Matter frame (Meta buyer guide, 2026-05-08: “lightweight, durable O-Matter frame”). Launch newsroom (2025-06-20) did not name the alloy — do not treat O-Matter as a 2025-06-20 launch-post row | Meta newsroom buyer guide, 2026-05-08 |
| Weight | Not published | Cited Meta/Oakley page |
| Finishes / colors | Limited Edition plus a later collection — lock a color on oakley.com / meta.com before quoting | Meta newsroom |
| Display type | None — Technology 101 states Oakley Meta glasses do not include a built-in display | Meta Technology 101 |
| Display resolution | None — no in-lens display | Meta Technology 101 |
| Field of view (OEM) | None — no in-lens display | Meta Technology 101 |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | None — no in-lens display | Meta Technology 101 |
| Refresh rate (OEM) | None — no in-lens display | Meta Technology 101 |
| Virtual screen size (OEM) | None — camera/AI sports glasses, not a personal monitor | Meta newsroom |
| Tint / electrochromic | Not published | Cited Meta/Oakley page |
| Camera | Built-in camera (newsroom). Sensor megapixels not published on that post | Meta newsroom |
| Video capture | Ultra HD (3K) video | Meta newsroom |
| Privacy / recording indicator | Not specified on the cited newsroom post (accessed 2026-09-19). Use Meta’s live capture-LED copy on the next edit. | Cited Meta/Oakley page |
| Audio / speakers | Open-ear speakers in the frames (playlists, podcasts, Meta AI) | Meta newsroom |
| Microphones | Not published | Cited Meta/Oakley page |
| Chip / processor | Not named on the cited newsroom post (accessed 2026-09-19) | Cited Meta/Oakley page |
| Assistant / AI | Meta AI out of the box (“Hey Meta” examples on the newsroom post) | Meta newsroom |
| Battery — glasses (OEM) | Up to 8 hours typical use; up to 19 hours standby | Meta newsroom |
| Battery — case (OEM) | Charging case up to 48 hours | Meta newsroom |
| Charging (OEM) | Up to 50% in 20 minutes | Meta newsroom |
| Power source | Onboard glasses battery + charging case | Meta newsroom |
| Water / dust resistance | IPX4 | Meta newsroom |
| Prescription / diopter | Not published | Cited Meta/Oakley page |
| IPD / fit | Sold as HSTN eyewear sizes, not cinema IPD SKUs. Numeric IPD not on the cited post | Cited Meta/Oakley page |
| Controls / input | Voice (Hey Meta) plus on-frame capture. Neural Band is Display-only | Meta newsroom; Technology 101 |
| Connection to phone / PC | Meta AI glasses companion stack. Not USB-C DP cinema | Meta newsroom |
| Device compatibility | Technology 101 mentions Oakley Meta integration with the Strava app and Garmin devices (sold separately) — verify on the live Technology 101 page. Phone OS floor not on the newsroom post | Meta Technology 101 |
| Wireless (Bluetooth / Wi-Fi) | Not published | Cited Meta/Oakley pages |
| Sensors / tracking | No OEM 6DoF cinema-tracking claim. Performance AI + camera, not an XR headset | Meta newsroom |
| App / OS | Meta AI; Technology 101 also mentions Strava app and Garmin devices (sold separately) — re-check live | Meta newsroom; Technology 101 |
| US MSRP (dated list) | Limited Edition preorder $499 from 11 July 2025; rest of collection from $399 later that summer | Meta newsroom |
| Price band | Performance camera / AI ($399–$499 announce) | Derived from newsroom prices |
| Announced | 20 June 2025; page updated 17 September 2025 | Meta newsroom |
| Availability | LE preorder 11 July 2025; broader collection later summer 2025. Launch countries listed on the post (US, Canada, UK, Ireland, FR, IT, ES, AT, BE, AU, DE, SE, NO, FI, DK; Mexico, India, UAE later that year) | Meta newsroom |
Oakley Meta HSTN extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other glasses keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Standby (OEM) | Up to 19 hours standby — printed on the Oakley newsroom post; Gen 2’s cited post does not give this row | Meta newsroom |
| Limited Edition vs collection | $499 LE preorder (2025-07-11) vs $399 later collection start. Lock one SKU on vs-pages | Meta newsroom |
| Strava / Garmin (OEM mention) | Not published | Meta Technology 101 |
| Conversation focus | Gen 2 newsroom: conversation focus coming soon to Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta HSTN (software) | Meta newsroom, 2025-09-17 |
Overview
Oakley Meta HSTN is camera / AI / audio sports eyewear. It shares Meta AI and 3K-class capture with Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 and does not share a job with XREAL One Pro or VITURE Luma Pro.
Battery and durability (OEM)
| Claim | Oakley newsroom |
|---|---|
| Typical use | Up to 8 hours |
| Standby | Up to 19 hours |
| Fast charge | 50% in 20 minutes |
| Case | Up to 48 hours |
| Water | IPX4 |
Quote IPX4 as splash resistance the way IEC uses it — not swimming, not “battle tested.”
Camera
Built-in camera; Ultra HD (3K) video. No megapixel number on the cited post. Do not invent a shared sensor with Gen 2.
Software extras
Technology 101 mentions Strava and Garmin (sold separately). Re-check the live page before a vs-table. Conversation focus was a forthcoming software add on the Gen 2 newsroom post for both Ray-Ban Meta and HSTN.
Sources
- Meta Newsroom — Introducing Oakley Meta Glasses (HSTN) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Meta — AI Glasses Technology 101 (no display; Strava / Garmin mention) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Meta Newsroom — Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 (conversation focus also coming to HSTN) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Meta Newsroom — Which AI Glasses Are Right For You (O-Matter on HSTN; 2026-05-08) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is HSTN the same as Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2?
Same Meta AI camera/AI family, different brand and job. HSTN is Oakley performance styling with a published IPX4 line and a 19-hour standby row. Gen 2 is everyday Ray-Ban from $379. See /glasses/ray-ban-meta-gen-2/.
Does HSTN have a display?
No. Technology 101 says Oakley Meta glasses do not include a built-in display. The HUD SKU is Meta Ray-Ban Display.
Which price do I quote?
Date both: Limited Edition preorder $499 from 11 July 2025; rest of the collection from $399 later that summer. Lock one SKU before a vs-page H1.
Official product page: Oakley Meta HSTN. Specs: Oakley Meta HSTN specs.