Meta has announced a new line of smart glasses in collaboration with Oakley, marking its latest push into the wearable tech space. The launch introduces the Oakley Meta HSTN—a limited-edition model priced at $499 and set for preorder on July 11—as well as a broader lineup of frames starting at $399 that will be available later this summer.
These smart glasses continue Meta’s strategy of integrating everyday eyewear with lightweight tech features. Similar to the existing Meta Ray-Ban glasses, the Oakley models include built-in open-ear speakers, microphones, and a front-facing camera. Once paired with a smartphone, the glasses support hands-free music playback, phone calls, and interactions with Meta AI. The AI assistant can process audio and visual inputs to answer contextual questions and perform real-time translation.
Designed with athletic users in mind, the new Oakley glasses have a water resistance rating of IPX4 and offer improved battery performance. Meta claims the glasses can be used for up to 8 hours on a single charge, doubling the battery life of the Ray-Ban version. The included charging case can extend total use to 48 hours. A notable hardware upgrade is the camera, which now records 3K video, compared to the 1080p capture of the earlier Ray-Ban model.
The lineup includes five frame and lens combinations, all compatible with prescription lenses for an additional fee. Color options range from clear and black to warm grey and brown smoke, with lenses available in several finishes, including transitions. The limited-edition HSTN model features gold detailing and Oakley’s signature PRIZM lenses.
Meta’s broader strategy in wearables is supported by a multi-year partnership with EssilorLuxottica, the parent company of Oakley and Ray-Ban. While Meta’s smart glasses have already surpassed two million units sold, EssilorLuxottica is reportedly aiming to scale production to 10 million units annually by 2026.
This launch represents Meta’s first foray into what it describes as the “performance” category of wearables. Whether this signals a broader expansion into sport-specific tech remains to be seen, but the Oakley collaboration suggests that Meta is positioning its smart glasses not only as lifestyle accessories but also as tools for active users seeking more functionality in their eyewear.
