Oakley Meta Smart Glasses: AI Eyewear Built for Athletes and Adventure

Meta’s latest collaboration with Oakley has birthed a new class of wearable tech: the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses, blending performance-grade hardware with Meta’s cutting-edge AI. Officially launched on June 20, 2025, these smart glasses are specifically designed for athletes, cyclists, skiers, and runners seeking hands-free access to AI tools and immersive media features while in motion. 

Unlike the Ray-Ban Meta glasses that lean toward fashion and casual use, Oakley Meta AI Glasses are built for movement—engineered to handle sweat, splashes, and the wear and tear of real-world adventure. With Oakley’s rugged design lineage and Meta’s AI prowess, these glasses offer serious functionality in a sleek frame. Meta calls it “Performance AI,” and for the first time, the label fits like a glove—or a lens.

Central to the Oakley Meta experience is its ultra-wide 12 MP camera, capable of capturing vivid 3K video at 30 frames per second. Positioned slightly off-center for optimal stability, the camera is designed to minimize shakiness during intense movement—ideal for filming a downhill ride, mountain trail run, or surf session. 

An LED recording indicator ensures transparency, notifying people nearby when footage is being captured. Compared to Ray-Ban Meta’s 1080p camera, this 3K upgrade brings crisper, cinematic-quality footage directly from your point of view, without needing extra gear. No more fiddling with helmet cams or GoPros; just say, “Hey Meta, record a video,” and capture the world around you in action.

Battery endurance is where Oakley Meta smart glasses stand apart from competitors. The smart glasses offer up to eight hours of active use, 19 hours on standby, and an additional 48 hours through the included charging case. Whether you’re trail running in El Yunque or biking across Old San Juan, this performance eyewear keeps up with your lifestyle. Fast charging is another win: you can hit 50% charge in just over 20 minutes and 80% in under 45. 

That means you can top off your glasses during a coffee break or while prepping for your next session. The charging case is compact and designed for portability, even though it’s not water-resistant like the glasses themselves.

These glasses are built for rugged conditions. Using Oakley’s proprietary O-Matter frame material, they’re 25% lighter yet significantly more durable than traditional acetate frames. The Oakley Meta HSTN also boasts an IPX4 water resistance rating, meaning it can handle sweat, light rain, and splashes—perfect for all-weather activities. 

Available with PRIZM lenses that enhance contrast and detail, they help athletes track terrain changes and motion more precisely, whether it’s road biking or beach volleyball. Style isn’t sacrificed for substance, either. From Warm Grey with Prizm Ruby to the 50th-anniversary gold-accented Desert 24K Prizm Polar Limited Edition, these glasses wear like high-end sports gear with tech muscle under the hood.

The Oakley Meta smart glasses are equipped with discreet directional speakers that deliver open-ear audio, allowing you to hear your media while staying alert to your surroundings. This is crucial when exercising outdoors or navigating urban areas. Unlike earbuds that block environmental sound, this setup ensures you stay safe and aware.

A five-microphone array captures voice commands with remarkable clarity, even in windy conditions or noisy environments. Voice control is seamless, letting you answer calls, play music, or record videos simply by speaking. Combined with Meta AI, this hardware transforms everyday eyewear into a command center for your workout, commute, or travel adventures.

The built-in Meta AI assistant is a powerful tool for hands-free productivity and information. Activated with the wake word “Hey Meta,” the AI can perform a range of tasks—from checking the weather or wind speed to translating languages and sending messages. Whether you're cycling through mountains or walking through San Juan’s cobbled streets, your eyewear becomes your guide. 

Meta AI enables context-aware commands, and when paired with the Meta View app, it creates a unified ecosystem for managing content, adjusting preferences, and syncing recordings. For those chasing personal bests or documenting journeys, this AI assistant is more than just a gimmick—it’s a performance partner.

The Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses are available in multiple colorways and lens types, catering to both performance and aesthetic preferences. Standard models retail for $399, while the limited-edition Desert 24K Prizm Polar variant is priced at $499 USD. Pre-orders for the premium edition begin July 11, 2025, with global availability rolling out across North America, the UK, the EU, Australia, and Scandinavia. 

Additional launches are planned for India, Mexico, and the UAE later in the year. With this release, Meta signals its intent to scale up smart eyewear production significantly, especially after its recent €3 billion investment in EssilorLuxottica.

What sets the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses apart is how intentionally they serve the active lifestyle. They’re not just smart—they’re built smartly. The high-res camera, water-resistant frame, immersive audio, and advanced AI integration create a product that genuinely adds value to daily life and performance routines. 

It’s a major pivot from vanity gadgets to purpose-built wearables. These smart glasses do more than enhance your vision—they expand your capabilities. Whether you're conquering trails, syncing playlists, or capturing sunsets over the Caribbean, Oakley Meta is less about novelty and more about necessity in motion.