Customer Ratings & Reviews

Made it for a quick capture content, love the style of the glasses

Quality and sound excellent. voice activation super easy to use. Wish it could be louder with music, that’s only problem.

The Oakley Meta HSTN are smart performance glasses designed for outdoor and active users. They combine Oakley’s sporty style with Meta’s AI-smart functionality. If you’re considering smart glasses, here’s what to expect.

Fantastic glasses they truly do everything as advertised

The Oakley Meta - HSTN glasses - Clear to Amethyst Transitions Lenses - Black come well packaged in a relatively small box. In the box, you will find: glasses, case, cleaning cloth, Get Started guide and Safety and Warranty document. You do not receive a USB-C cable which you need to charge the glass case. The glasses charge when placed in the case. When I opened the case, the glasses had a 78 percent charge. So you are ready to go. This is my third pair of Meta glasses. I have the Rayban Stories and Meta glasses. And now I have the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses. I will not get into comparing the different Meta glasses versions in this review. The Oakley Meta HSTN case is very sturdy and will protect the glasses well. There is a QR code on the box to get you started with the Meta app. I already had the app on my Google Pixel 10 so I was ready to go in no time. Pairing the glasses to my phone was a breeze. Using the glasses is a breeze. One touch on the right arm button for a picture. You can see the picture I took with the glasses. The Oakley Meta glasses have a 12 MP camera. The details are sharp for pictures and video. Long hold on the right arm button to start or stop a video. Play your music from your paired phone. Move your finger up and down the glasses right arm to turn up and down the volume. I was REALLY impressed with the quality of the audio when listening to music. This was a surprise for me as the other Meta glasses were just OK for audio. The glasses are comfortable to wear as I wore them for about 3 hours straight with no issues. After listening to music for about 3 hours there was still about 38 percent battery left. You can use these all day with no issues depending on what you are using them for. I tried to capture a few pictures to show the lenses in different stages of transition. I could not get the glasses super dark.. The transition feature is super cool and I really liked this feature. It is really nice to not take off and put on your glasses while moving inside or outside. These are not as dark as typical sunglasses. I did not have any issues in the sun. Pros/Cons: Pros: - Great battery life. The documentation stated 8 hours of battery life. My personal experience was I used 62 percent of the battery listening to music for 3 hours. - Great sturdy case - Awesome audio - Great quality pictures and video. See the attachment to the review for the specs of the picture. - Very comfortable. - Transition lenses work very well. - Well built and sturdy glasses Cons: - I am not a huge fan of the looks of the glasses. They look too sharp and angled near the nose area for my liking. Or maybe they just do not look good on me? This is a personal preference thing. You may love it. But please try them on and make your own decision. - The arms feel a little tight on my head. I never had a problem with a fatigue point. They were comfortable for many hours of use. They just felt tight to me. Maybe I have a big head? I also like the hook on the end of the arms to hold your ear. But these are the typical straight armed Oakley arms. In summary, I rate these Oakley Meta HSTN glasses 4 out of 5 stars. I am removing 1 star for the look and fit. This is a personal preference. You may be fine with these features. Overall, these are very impressive Oakley Meta glasses. The transition feature is GREAT!.

Is better than ray ban one, but is little bit small for me and have some dizzy while wearing this. Overall is pretty good

Glasses are going to be the future of personal wear tech. There is something so liberating about having Meta AI, my music, texts, phone calls, the ability to take pics and videos all without a single piece of tech in my hands…no phone…just me and these Oakley Meta glasses….just remarkable. It’s so freeing and intuitive to just …Speak.. and boom! Out of the box, I could feel the quality of the build in both the glasses and the case. The case is solid, protective and a smooth tactile feel when in the hand. I cannot believe how small the case is considering it’s a full charger for the glasses that will give me up to 48 hours of charge. The glasses advertise 8 hours, but like any electronic device… the more you play music or record videos, the more it cuts into the time. The glasses themselves are thicker than normal sunglasses just a bit. There is a lot of tech to crunch into the frames. I have worn Oakley Gascans and some other bigger frames before but if your used to wire frames…it’s gonna be a big change. Overall, back to battery life, combining the batter life of the glasses with the case… Plenty of power for a day out and about or maybe two or three days! That was really important to me… a device that is only good for 2-4 hours…that’s just a novelty and not a real world use case. The glasses fit snug in the case and a little tricky to get out of the case. After a few days with the glasses, it is not super easy to get out of the case. I found that grabbing the corners where the arms fold on either side, then pulling up at the same time pops them out. I guess that’s good in a way… I would not want them falling out. The case and the glasses are snug enough and secure enough that I would not worry about putting them in a small bag or day pack and heading out. Setting up is remarkable easy as well. Scan the QR code and your off and running. NOTE: To really get all the amazing tech that the glasses can do you have to sign over a lot of rights to Meta. Like links to your google, phone contacts, music service ect. I just went for it because I am willing to give up some privacy for the convenience. And If Meta really cares so much about what little ole me is up to… to try to sell or build me a better experience…I’m ok with that. I liked the looks of the glasses strait away. I have the black with amethyst transition lenes. As noted above, the frames are a little thicker than any of my traditional bigger rimmed sunglasses but considering the tech that is crammed inside is just down right amazing. They feel solid and well built and incredibly light. The lens inside are crystal clear and what you would expect from Oakly… sharp and crisp! I am glad Meta partnered with Oakley instead of trying to deliver their own product direct. I am sure that will come but the partnership of a trusted brand like Oakley or Ray-ban is a big deal and helps ensure quality control and accountability of performance which I appreciate. When I put the glasses on and they feel great… a tinge tight but I think that is because they are brand new and have not been broken in. They sit securely and comfortably on my face. I can move around and I found that I would forget that I was wearing them. It’s weird but because they are transitions (this is my first pair of transitions) I went from eating my breakfast inside my house while listening to a podcast, to getting in my car to go pick up groceries seamlessly. They just went from clear as ice inside to being sunglasses without me even really noticing. Super cool. The audio is really impressive as well. Now if you want to really rock out with base or ANC, these are not for that but if you want great sounding music magically funneling into your ears… it’s like a real world soundtrack as I walked though my day… The Oakley Meta will blow you away…. I could hear everything around me but I could also hear my music overlaying it all. Magical. So, I played with the music and the transition lenses and I wanted to see how good it would handle the phone calls and voice to texts. A note about the lenes… I was afraid that they might be too purple but they are not, it’s a darker black with a hint of purple. I also wished they were a little darker when fully in the sun… It’s a minor gripe because they work amazing as sunglasses and I would rather have the transitions ability and not be as dark. I like blacked out lenses so people can’t see who or what I am looking at… People can see my eyes when I am wearing these. I called my spouse and I heard them clear as a bell and they me. The glasses have 5 microphones to make sure they pick up the audio. Texts were quick and responsive as well and I could send and receive with ease. The photo’s look good (12mp camera) and the video is also good considering these are sunglasses! The video can do 1080P @ 30 and 60 frames per second or 3K at 30 frames per second. It is smooth. If I was shooting for a work project, I would use another camera. But for personal stuff or to stream on insta…great tool. I shot a selfie in the mirror and it’s weird to not have a camera in the hand and watch the video play back. There is also a white blinking light when you are recording so people know you are recording. I could not find a way to turn that off anywhere. Probably for the best! The last thing though that really sets this device for the next big tech wave is Meta’s AI…. Next level stuff. “Hey Meta set SimpliSafe to home.” “Hey meta take a pic” or “Hey meta shoot a video”, play my pod cast, call my mom, ect ect… and she gets it fast and accurately! What’s the wind speed, where’s the closest gas station… Note… It can’t give direction which I thought was weird.. but will give an address and distance and even traffic conditions. I also love, “Hey meta how do you spell synchronicity” I am a terrible speller and that comes in handy… but it’s more than that… her tone and inflection and she even has a sense of humor which brings to mind the movie “Her.” The fact that I think of it as a “her” and not an it is a testament to their engineers. Interacting with these sunglasses is a very unique immersive experience that feels weirdly human and personal and just a little unnerving in a good way. I can see how the ubiquitous (another word Meta helped me spell lol) cell phones days are numbered in favor of the glasses. Overall Meta (the company) has put itself in an amazing position. Partnering up with Oakley and Ray-Ban to produce the most sophisticative wearable and functional glasses that are also high quality sunglasses that are also a cell phone on my face….Impressive. I have their Meta Quest 3 and love it. When they can combine their glasses with the AR/VR of Quest… our world will change. I would guess that will be sooner than later so go on and buy these glasses and buckle up.

Let me get the one big issue these have out of the way - these glasses come in one one standard size. And anyone who wears glasses knows that there are a million possible combinations of sizes based on head size, nose size, pupil distance, etc. So, if you are considering getting a pair of these, I would strongly recommend you first go to a store where you can try them on and see if they fit you the way you want. Unfortunately for me, they do not fit so well - I do have the smallest adult male head known to mankind so I should have probably known better. I'm sure Oakley tried to make these a size that would work for the widest range of people. I have a coworker who also owns a pair of these and he wears them all day, every day as his new prescription glasses - they fit him great and look great on him. On me, they look like clown glasses and also are too big to be comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time. And that's too bad because the tech in these and the way they work is freakin' awesome! Hopefully, in the future they will come in at least 3 or 4 various sizes to accommodate more people. Now, on to the functionality of these glasses. In general, I love it! And everything works great with the exception that the AI could be better and more helpful. It was super simple to set these up by installing the app. There are a few things you can customize and a brief tutorial so you know how things work, then you're good to go. I'm gonna go over all the features one by one and let know my opinion on them. Speakers: These have speakers built into the arms - there is a speaker grill on the top and bottom of each arm. The sound is unbelievably good! It is way better than what I had expected out of the arms of glasses. I played music. I listened to an audiobook. And of course the Meta AI responses are all through them. Everything is clear and easy to hear and even music sounded great - on par with a good pair of earbuds. I'm super impressed with the quality of the sound which definitely surpassed my expectations. 5 out of 5 for sound! Camera: This is one of those things you never thought you needed until you've had it. Then you'll never want to be without it. How many times have you seen something and wanted to take a picture, but by the time you got your phone out of your pocket, unlocked it, and opened the camera, it was too late? If you're wearing these glasses, that will never happen. You see something, you just look at it and reach up with your right hand and press a button and you got the picture! Or long press the button to start recording video. It's simple and awesome. But of course, none of this would matter if the quality wasn't good. Thankfully, Oakley didn't skimp on the camera so the quality of pics and vids is top notch. Everything looks great. And it's awesome to take video and just look at what you want to film. 5 out of 5 for Pics/Vids META AI: These are, after all, marketed as AI glasses. The integration is pretty awesome, though META as an AI doesn't seem quite as "smart" as some of the competitors out there. And there are limitations as to what META can do. But it's still nice to have and hopefully will get better with time. You can call META up by saying "Hey Meta" OR by long pressing the side of your glasses' right arm which is a touch control area. "Hey Meta" can be activated or deactivated in the app - if it's active, you'll lose some battery length, but still should be able to get 6-8 hours if you're not doing a lot of other stuff with the glasses. The "Hey Meta" wake command worked great in quieter environments, but I found if there's much ambient noise going on (especially voices) then it doesn't pick it up. You can't train it to learn your voice like most phone or speaker assistants which would probably help with this. Once META is listening you can ask anything you'd ask any AI and get answers, but you can also say "what am I looking at" or "identify this plant I'm looking at" or something like that and META will take a picture with the glasses and then try to answer you. Again, META wasn't the smartest with this type of thing. I looked at a Plumeria flower and asked META to identify it and it said it was a Gardenia which it clearly wasn't. I looked at a Hyundai Ioniq5 and asked META to identify it and all it could do was tell me it was an SUV and gave 3 different possible manufacturers. So it's a long way from being able to visually identify things as well as a human can. Also, I asked if I could introduce Meta to people and have Meta remember who they are and identify them (could be useful for remembering names) but Meta said it couldn't do that. I'm assuming it's a security thing, but it's a bummer that some of the things that would be most useful in an AI that can see what you see, isn't possible. Overall, I can see how having an excellent AI built into glasses COULD be an amazing assistant, but at the moment as is and with the current limitations, I don't find Meta in my glasses to be much more useful than Gemini on my phone. Hopefully it'll improve in the future. 3 out of 5 for Meta AI Buttons/Controls: Besides the button on top of the right arm you use to take pictures or start recording video, there are touch controls on the side of that arm. These work great! Tap to play/pause media. Long press to call up Meta AI. Swipe forward or back to increase/decrease volume. You can also customize some of the controls to behave slightly differently if you want. Very simple and intuitive and no problems with accidental touches or anything. 5 out of 5 for physical controls. Battery Life: Quite frankly unbelievable. I mean, these are just glasses. And they have a ton of tech in them. So the fact that with the wake command enabled I can get 6-8 hours or without that enabled 10-12 with no problem is very impressive. And on top of that, the case itself has a battery built in so you can drop them in the case to get a charge - only takes 20ish minutes to get them up to 50% from 5% which is great. 5 out of 5 for battery life. Phone Integration: These glasses are connected to your phone and are using your phone for a lot of their stuff. But they also offer you some cool integration. You can have callers announced - you can have messages read to you - you can tell Meta to play your tunes on Apple Music or Spotify. Of course you can use them to have a phone conversation if you want though I do prefer actually using my phone for that. Of course you can't control everything on your phone since Meta is not your phone assistant, but it still offers some cool features - it's nice to not have to pull my phone out of my pocket to know who's calling me (but since I have an Apple Watch that is a bit redundant). 4 out of 5 for phone integration. Transition Lenses: Oakley's glasses are available with different lenses - I got ones with transition lenses. The transition is excellent! They go from clear to tinted almost instantly and without affecting my view. I can't even tell they've transitioned from looking through them other than not having to squint. They transition back to clear quickly as well. Definitely high quality lenses used in these. 5 out of 5 for Transition Lens quality. While the AI integration still has a lot of room to grow before it becomes the always-with-me digital assistant I've always dreamed of, these are definitely a step in the right direction. It's amazing how much tech is built into this simple pair of glasses and how well all of it works. The glasses are worth it just for the camera and video feature along with always having the ability to listen to music and do some basic phone interactions without having to use your phone. The fact that you can use Meta to get general information about things is a nice bonus for now even if it's not quite as useful as it could be. But all in all, I absolutely love these glasses! I just wish they made them in a size that was suitable to my face so I could wear them as my regular prescription glasses.

Awesome technology with this Oakley amethyst transition lenses and hands free built in camera. The advance Meta Ai helped answer questions and comands from just say Hey Meta or just press the side of the glasses. The 12mp camera takes awesome pictures and videos by just pressing the side of the glasses or just say Hey Meta take a picture, I use this glasses for my daily bike rides and when I go to theme parks and always get crystal clear pictures and videos downloaded to the Meta app and with the built in speakers I can listen to my favorite music from Amazon Music and Apple Music apps or just take phone calls. The battery life last me all day , max 8 hours but I was able to get additional battery charge from the case ( 48 hours additional). There’s different lenses that you can use with this meta glasses Including prescription lenses. The glasses weight 1.88 ounces but they are a bit bulky for my like, glasses are water resistance and stereo sound but the speakers should have a better sound quality. The Oakley meta glasses are great, but the bulky style and sound should improve with future models.

Meta Oakley HSTN These glasses work surprisingly well! I have the transitional lenses in the HSTN version of the Oakley’s. They almost look like reading glasses when wearing them indoors, and they darken for the outdoor sun. I’ve used the glasses on a bike ride, and it was easy to capture video footage along the way. It’s just as easy to grab a quick pic. The quality of the video is so good that my friends are shocked to know that it was captured by the Meta glasses. I’ve also used the glasses to capture video as I went for a morning walk. There is no stabilization in the video, so some footage was a bit “bouncy.” My friends weren’t even aware that I was taking a video. The slow throbbing light on the corner of the glasses wasn’t very visible for anyone to notice. The light only flashes while in record mode. Once the glasses were paired to my cell phone, Meta would read my text messages to me as they were received. I could hear the voice through the arm of the glasses whether I wore them on my face or on top of my head. The music played through Meta was also heard in the same manner. If a text was received while listening to music, the text would pause the music and resume play once the message was read aloud. The glasses are comfortable to wear and easy to use and get started. I was a little disappointed to learn that only one owner could use the glasses. If someone else tried to pair the glasses to their phone, all information would be deleted from the previous user who downloaded the app and used the glasses. Hopefully, this will change with a future update, but for now, they have to get their own pair of glasses! Highly suggested.

The Oakley Meta HSTN glasses are the second generation of smart glasses from Meta (Facebook). They are the first model available from the cooperation between Oakley and Meta. The Generation 1 Meta glasses were restricted to just Ray Ban frames. The HSTN's came next and now there are gen 2 Ray Bans and Oakley Vanguards. I have copies of the Gen 1 and 2 Ray Ban Wayfarers (which were great) but these were my first Oakley models. For those unfamiliar, the Meta smart glasses have a sound system, camera, and AI assistant built into familiar glass frames. They look like a regular pair of Oakley HSTNs, just a slight bit bigger and a camera on the front. The bigger size helps conceal the battery and electronics needed for them to perform. There is no display in this model. They use standard sunglass lenses that are either tinted or transitional. Then lenses can be replaced with prescription lenses too at additional costs. This pair was the black HSTNs with ruby transition lenses. The transition lenses go clear indoors and tint red outdoors. Functionally, the HSTNs work great. They come with a charge case for storing the glasses and recharging them. Oakley/Meta advertises 8 hours of operation on each charge of the glasses and I was getting very close to that in real life use. The case offers another 7-8 complete top offs of the glasses before needing to be recharged. I didn't test this, but I was able to recharge the glasses multiple times with plenty of battery power left in the case. The glasses link to the Meta AI app on your phone. I used the iOS version of the app. It was solid and performed well. The glasses power on and connect to your phone automatically. Once powered, you can play music, have the system read texts, or operate the AI assistant using the built in speakers in each leg of the frame. Volume is controlled either on your phone or by swiping forward or back on the right leg of the frame. There are speakers and microphones built into the frames. The microphones allow you to make and receive calls. The sound on the calls is pretty good and will get you by but it picks up a lot of background noise. The speakers are plenty loud, but if you dial them up too far, you get significant bleed where those around you can hear the sound. The right leg also has a single button. Press once to take a 12 Mp photo. Press and hold for up to 3k video. Both the photos and videos look great. They won't complete with your phone camera, but for something built into a pair of glasses, they look good. Photos/videos are stored locally and can be downloaded to your phone. The Meta AI works well. You can ask it about the weather, for directions, or even say "Meta, what am I looking at?" and the system will tell you. It's not groundbreaking, but for the basics, it works well. I was impressed with the performance. It's a big step up from the Gen 1 Ray Bans I had. The battery lasts twice as long and the video resolution increased from 1080p to 3k. Most of everything else is the same between Gen 1 and Gen2. The downsides of the HSTNs are they are a bit chunkier than non-smart glasses. The AI is not cutting edge, it does the basics, but not much more. But probably the biggest issue might be the HSTN design. They are polarizing. The Wayfarers are more traditional. The HSTNs much more design forward. You either love them or hate them. I don't vcare much for them, but my wife liked the look so she's getting to keep the glasses. The other issue is the size. The Ray Bans are offered in standard and large sizes. I have a bigger head and need the large size. The HSTNs are offered only in the standard size. They were a little tight on my head. Mosre size offerings would be nice. Overall, I highly recommend these if the design suits you. They work great, meet the battery endurance levels, and are really ahndy to have when a quick picture/video is needed.

picked up the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses a couple weeks ago, and they’ve honestly impressed me more than I expected. The lenses are crystal clear, with a slight blue light filter hardly noticeable. The camera quality is surprisingly solid too, quick snaps and short videos look clean and don’t feel like a gimmick. Battery life has been good for me, usually lasting most of a full day with light to moderate use. They pair fast, the audio is clear enough to take calls or listen to music without feeling like earbuds, and I’ve already gotten used to using the voice assistant on the fly. They fit securely, which is a bonus if you’re active or outdoors a lot. My only real knock is style versatility. These lean heavily sporty, so they’re not exactly something I’d wear in a more formal setting.

The Oakley Meta HSTN glasses shows that a lot of thought has been put into usage of Smart Glasses. A few years ago, when Bose released their Bose Tempo glasses, they were smart sunglasses and while that was nice outdoors, it was very limiting indoors. I really like that these Oakley Meta HSTN glasses have transition lenses. They are clear indoors and then they gradually darken to a dark purple (amethyst) in sunlight. So I can use them inside and outside without issue. In the box, you get a large case, sunglasses that are tightly held, safety book and a decent sized cleaning cloth. I did not see any kind of charging cable, but there is a USB-C port on the case to recharge the case. There is a plastic tab that sits under the battery pads below the bridge of the glasses that you'll remove before first use. The glasses are held in pretty tight. I was pulling on the arms for the first few times, but my personal preference is to push on the temple area with my index finger which rocks up the other side, where I can then get under the other temple area with my thumb and pull the glasses out. The frames are a little thicker than my normal style. It does have to carry the tech, wiring and battery to make them smart after all. On the right side on top of the arm is the capture button. A quick press takes a picture, a long press starts the video recording and another long press stops the video recording. There is a sensor on the outside of the right temple that is used for volume control. Swipe forward to increase the volume, swipe back to decrease. Inside the left temple is the on/off switch. The camera is on the left (when wearing the glasses). There is a LED light on the right that signals to other users that you are capturing either a photo or video. For safety sake, you can't tape over the light. There is also a signal LED just below the temple for the wearer. I was able to catch when the light is on in my peripheral vision. The Meta AI responds to "Hey Meta" but I have to say that the response is somewhat slow. It's still very much effective though. I was very impressed that they tied the AI to the camera. So I could ask the AI things like, "What kind of tree am I looking at?" and it will snap a picture to match what I'm seeing and interpret the results. It does correctly identify the tree. I can also ask the AI to take a picture or video without having to touch the capture button. Photos and videos aren't going to be as good as a modern phone camera, but they still come out superb. I found the results add in a little bit of High Dynamic Range and that really made the colors pop. The video captures have a limit of 3 minutes. All the content imports to your phone pretty quickly. Sound is projected towards your ears via speakers that are in the arms just in front of your ears. They have plenty of volume and I was able to take phone calls without any issues and the caller could not tell I was using a Bluetooth device. Since they are outside of your ears, others can hear the speakers if they are very close to you. Overall, the Oakley Meta HSTN Glasses really demonstrates the evolution of smart wearables that integrate an AI assistant, with photo, video, audio and transition quite seamlessly and I really like they thought to allow transitions between outdoors and indoors.

I have to say, these are AWESOME! I have several other smart glasses, but these are really nice. First things first. The hardware; these glassed feel like most plastic frame glasses, but they just have a different style to them. Matte on the bottom portion of the frames, and high gloss on the top and the rest. I would prefer all matte, but this is now they are out together. It's a nice design overall, and I think most will like them once they get them in hand. They don't feel cheap, and are well made. The speaker volume is very loud, and I was not expecting that at all with them being open design. Not just loud, but also crystal clear sound. Cameras: They are actually really good, (I've attached a sample photo), it looks GOOD. You can take photos, and also take great video as well. The ability to just say 'hey meta' and get things done is really cool, and I can see myself using this more than reaching up and touching the glasses to control them. While there are physical buttons, you don't need to use them. Just use your voice. Overall I'd for sure recommend these, with only ONE con. The price. They are almost double other brands, and some will make a decision on just the price alone. I'd say, give them a chance to see if you like them. The price is high, but the product is SOLID.

I’ve been having an absolute blast with these glasses! I didn’t expect them to become part of my daily routine this fast, but they honestly feel like the kind of tech you slip on once and then wonder how you lived without it. The biggest game changer for me has been being able to snap photos and quick video clips of my kids without even pulling out my phone. Those little moments, bike rides, basketball practice, backyard chaos, I’m actually catching them now instead of fumbling for my camera and missing it. Just look and tap. It feels so natural it’s almost like cheating. And the lenses themselves? Super fun. The transition has this cool vibe where they still look stylish indoors and then shift outdoors with this subtle, almost futuristic tint. I’ve had multiple people ask what they are because they stand out in a good way. The audio blew me away too. Calls sound crisp, music is surprisingly full for open-ear audio, and I can still hear what’s going on around me. Walking around with a soundtrack without feeling closed off is perfect for a parent. One more thing that deserves a shout-out: the AI features. Quick commands, hands-free controls, and the way it ties everything together make the glasses feel way smarter than I expected. It never feels gimmicky and is genuinely helpful. Overall, these glasses are just fun. They’re stylish, they’re clever, and they’ve given me a whole new way to capture memories with my kids without breaking the moment. I didn’t realize how much I wanted something like this until I put them on.

This is my review of the Oakley Meta - HSTN glasses - Clear to Amethyst Transitions Lenses, upon which I rate at 4 out of 5 stars.  To get this out of the way, what does HSTN mean?  HSTN is simply the name of the style and not an acronym and is pronounced HOW-stuhn. Out of the box the glasses are beautifully packaged.  The packaging was well conceived as to when you open the box and pull back on the arrow tab, the box sides all fold backwards to expose the glass case containing the Oakley Meta glasses.  Upon opening the glass case you will find the glasses housed within.  Included in the box is a QR code stating, "SCAN TO GET STARTED".  Doing this will launch a window allowing you to download the Meta AI - Vibes & AI Glasses app.  Also included in the box is a microfiber cloth and GET STARTED quick-start user's guide.  To remove the glasses from its case, it's best to place your index finger between the edge of the temple and the lens frame.  Doing so will release the glasses from its retainer clip.  You will need to remove the white cotton-fiber temple covers and the clear plastic film covering the nose bridge and the glass case charging connectors.  Now, you may place the glasses back into the case and fully charge using a USB-C cable. To start using your glasses, you will need to create a Meta AI account using the app.  Using the glasses, ensure the power switch located near the left temple hinge is forward to the on position.  You will see a flashing white light on the inside of the right lens frame.  It will change to a blinking green light when paired with your phone.  When you place them on your head, you will hear the battery percentage along with a set of chimes indicating the glasses are ready to use. Here are some features you will need to know.  The action button is located on the front top of the right temple just abobe the Oakley logo.  A short press will take a photo.  A long press will take a video.  On the front top left corner of the frame is the camera/video indicator.  The light will flash once for a photo and strobe while taking a video.  The white light is required to allow people withing your viewing distance that they have either had a photo/video taken.  On the front top right corner of the frame is the 12 MP UHD camera.  On the bottom of each temple where it starts to taper, you will find the speakers to provide stereo sound.  On the right outside temple behind the Oakley symbol is a built-in touch pad used to control volume and also to add a featured short-cut. The battery is rated up to 8 hours and with the use of its case and add an additional 48 hours of use.    As for the AI experience, it is simply an extension of your smartphone.  For example, you can look at something and state, "Hey Meta, what am I looking at?"  In my instance Meta AI told me it was looking at a domestic short-haired cat with orange and brown coloring.  Then I looked at a picture of an orange and brown monkey on my computer monitor.  Meta AI told me it was looking at a computer monitor and keyboard and the picture on the monitor was a bird.  Hmmm, so you will need to be careful to filter out erroneous responses.   As for taking pictures and videos, these glasses do a great job along with picking up crystal clear sound.  The sound quality also carries through the use of taking phone calls and was told my speak was very audible without any distortions.  As for listening to music, there is a shortfall.  The audio was in stereo but overemphasized the treble and attenuated the bass.  You need to remember; these are glasses and not headphones. Let me get into something I call form versus function.  As for form, the glasses are very chunky and may not be suited for everyone's taste.  They also only come in one size and do not have adjustable nose pads or temples.  These glasses possess transition lenses going from clear to amethyst.  They are not to be confused with sunglasses as this color only blocks 12% sunlight, but 100% UV rays.  I highly suggest anyone interested in these glasses needs to try on a pair and take note of the darkening in the transition lens too.  As for function, they do everything they are supposed to do, some things better than others.  First and foremost, these are AI glasses, not headphones as mentioned earlier.  They are heavy, so would be cautious to run out and add prescription lenses to them without giving them a trial run.  AI is still very new and evolving on a daily basis.  I could only imaging what glasses like these will look like in 5 years! In summary, I recommend these Oakley Meta AI glasses for those who like to be early adopters in technology, but not for those looking for a well-polished product.  Since I wear prescription glasses, I don't expect to make these into my EDC - everyday carry list as having the need to then wear contacts in unison.  They are a conversation starter for sure, just in appearance alone, but not sure how people take-in the fear of, "is that person filming me" phobia. I hope you enjoyed reading my review and it helped in your purchasing decision.  

A week ago, I opened my first pair of smart glasses. Super excited to try them out. Here is my experience over the last week trying them out. Unboxing and Setup: Everything fit in a small, clean box: glasses, charging case, cloth, one QR card. The app paired in under a minute. Live AI on, firmware updated, done. Case charged the glasses and were fully charged in about three hours. Fit & Feel: Light, secure, sporty black frames. I wore them on long walks, and a few other daily activities throughout the day. The high nose bridge works for my face with no slipping, no pressure. Although appearance wise, they look better on my wife, making me look a little nerdy with this style of glasses. Lenses: Clear indoors, soft amethyst tint outside in about 30–40 seconds. Back to clear just as fast. Full UV protection, no need to swap shades. Tint is subtle, not the bold purple as you might have seen in the ads. There is also no polarization, since glare seemed to show up on our dog walks near water. Camera & Capture: Amazing, that I was able to just easily tap to shoot a 12 MP photo or 3K video. Daylight results are sharp and easy to share. Low light seems to get a little noisy I noticed. I’ve now taken some POV clips on hikes, dog walks, and a few coffee runs. They exported instantly to my phone with no issues. Also able to share videos and photos easily with my wife. Audio & Calls: Speakers in the arms play music and podcasts clearly in calm settings. Actually, better than I was expecting. I noticed on a few of the days, that the wind picked up, the sound seemd to muddie a bit. So probably not the best on a really windy day. Tested the call feature as well and the calls seemed to come through really crisp with no issues. AI: Love the AI! This simple promt “Hey Meta” is amazing and got me quick answers whether I was asking for the weather, directions, reminders etc. Extremely cool feature that comes in handy throughout the day for whatever you are doing. Battery I was able to get around seven to eight hours of mixed use per charge. I would charge as needed. The case charger is easy and convenient protecting the glasses as well. Pros: Seamless lens transitions Tint is light and not dramatic (could be a con for some) Solid fit for active days Easy, high-quality daylight capture Reliable battery with case Hands-free AI that actually helps Cons: Wind kills the audio a bit Tint is light, not dramatic (could be a Pro for some) Frames look bold and slightly nerdy for my facial structure No polarization for bright reflections One-Week Verdict: The Oakley Meta HSTN turned a total beginner into a daily user. It’s not perfect, but it’s useful, fun, and stays out of the way until I need it. Already looking forward to planning week two to enjoy this new technology.

I was really excited to try out these glasses because I saw a chance to easily capture fun moments with my newborn son and my wife. The great part is, even when my hands are full holding him, I can still activate the camera to record video or snap a photo using the Meta AI voice assistant. Speaking of the AI, the feature that lets you choose different voices for the assistant is pretty cool. I picked John Cena to handle my voice activated questions. Learning how the glasses work was also pretty simple. You can record videos up to three minutes long and take as many photos as you want, provided you have the storage to save your content. To activate the camera, you can use your voice, or just use the button on the top right temple: a long press records a video, and a short press takes a photo. Plus, Meta AI is always connected to the internet through my phone, so it can identify what I’m looking at in real time and even give me some background info if I ask. Overall, I found the most value in having an option to capture a special moment at literally any moment's notice. The one thing that's a bummer is the design. I honestly don't like how they look on me, which is why I really only wear them around the house when the baby is awake and playing, or when I'm walking the dogs around the neighborhood. I haven't been comfortable wearing them out in public because, for my taste, the design is just a little bulky and awkward. Despite the design issue, they are still great smart glasses and they excel at that. They're awesome when I want to listen to a podcast or music but don't want to mess with headphones or drain the battery on another pair of earphones. They're great for capturing awesome, portrait style videos and photos in moments where I definitely wouldn't have had my phone out, and great for getting real time answers to questions about something I'm looking at or just a random thought that popped into my head. And the sound quality is great. You can hear everything clearly, even at lower volumes in quiet spots, but you can still hear what's going on around you even when the volume is turned up. Overall, I really like the Meta AI glasses, but I'll definitely be holding out for a better design next time.

I’ve been wearing the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses for a week—black frames, clear-to-amethyst Transitions lenses. Meta’s tech in an Oakley shell: 12 MP camera, open-ear speakers, and Meta AI that can translate signs, explain context, and give instant answers. It’s a solid first-person POV tool for content creation, live streaming, or just capturing family memories. The frames are thick. I can live with the look, but since I don’t normally wear glasses, there’s no reason to keep them on 24/7. They feel bulky. If I were buying again, I’d go Ray-Ban—they fit my face better. That said, once I swap in real polarized Oakley lenses, these could easily hit 5 stars. The lenses themselves are…disappointing, I’d argue, specifically focusing on the sunglass aspect. They tint purple in sunlight but only cut about 10 % of the brightness and zero glare. On bright days, I’m still swapping to polarized Oakleys, so another thing to carry. If you already wear prescription glasses full-time, these are a no-brainer upgrade but don’t toss your favorite pair of sunglasses quite yet. For me, the back-and-forth is annoying and while I’m getting used to it, I look forward to some polarized lenses which is a simple fix. Camera and video are easy, just press the button on the right arm for a photo, hold for video. The quality is sharp enough that I often leave my phone in my pocket. POV clips are steady, even when running or jostling, about (AI removes a considerable amount of camera shake). It’s super easy to snap something, ask Meta AI what it is, and boom you get the right answer right away—honestly impressive and compelling reason to wear these 24x7 (ideally). If you already have corrective lenses and can have them made for this frame, I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone. Audio is clear for music, podcasts, or calls. I’ve worn them all day without issue, but turn the volume down in quiet spots; people will hear them if it’s quiet or you have them cranked up. Also, the charging case is great: fast and holds several charges while protecting the glasses, too. USB-C so whatever you charge your phone with should work just fine for this. **8/10** The camera, AI, and audio are genuinely useful, but they’re not a full sunglasses replacement for me. I’m putting in polarized lenses soon and plan to use them daily for the tech. Excited to keep them in the rotation and see the product improve via software updates!

The Oakley Meta HSTN glasses are a nice improvement to their previous generation of smart glasses. Packaging and unboxing – The glasses come in a nicely designed minimalistic box containing the glasses, charging case, and cleaning cloth. Download the Meta AI app, create/sign in to your Meta account, and pair to get started. If it is your first pairing attempt simply remove the plastic tab between the case and the glasses and wait until the LED light starts flashing. Otherwise, place the glasses back in the case and hold the button on the back of the case for 5 seconds to enter pairing mode. The whole process is quick and painless. Once paired, there is a short tutorial to teach you how to use the main functions of the glasses. Camera and recording – The camera on these glasses takes great pictures during the day; however, low light images suffer from noticeable digital noise. I really like the ability to record video clips up to 3 minutes in duration without having to reach for my phone. If you want higher resolution video, make sure to go into the app and change it from the default Full HD (1080p at 30 fps) to High Resolution (3k at 30 fps). Also make sure to turn on auto import so your media will automatically upload while your glasses are in the charging case. Battery life – The battery life is quite respectable for how small the batteries are in the glasses. They are reported to last up to 8 hours with typical use. The charging case provides an additional 48 hours of charging on the go. I typically listen to audiobooks/music, take phone calls, and occasionally golf while wearing them without any battery concerns. Lenses – The transition lenses are decent while outside but definitely do not replace standard sunglasses. If you want more “traditional” sunglasses that filter out more light Oakley Meta HSTN also offers Prizm and Prizm polarized lenses depending on your use case. These transition lenses also don’t work well in the car since the windshield blocks the necessary UV light for activation. Future improvements – I would really like to see a “find my device” option. As it currently stands there is no way to track or report lost/stolen. A simple factory reset allows them to be attached to a different account. Overall, I think these glasses have some really innovative ideas and are an improvement over the last generation.