Meta just announced its latest AR glasses with the new Oakley Meta HSTN (pronounced HOW-stuhn). These offer a few upgrades over the Ray-Ban Meta with the ability to record video in up to 3K resolution and longer-lasting battery life.
Oakley Meta HSTN are targeted at athletes and offer the same basic functions as the Ray-Ban model but now record videos at 3K resolution compared to 1080p on the original.
You get 5 microphones for voice pickup and built-in Bluetooth speakers for “immersive audio experience”. The glasses can be used entirely hands-free with Meta AI assistant. You can start and end video recordings, play music, call and message contacts and ask general questions.
Oakley Meta HSTN
There’s an integrated LED on the right corner to let others know you are recording. The right temple also features a touchpad for controls and a physical capture button on top. Oakley Meta HSTN offers IPX4 water resistance rating.
Meta is also claiming up to 8 hours of battery life, which is double that of the Ray-Ban model. The bundled charging/carrying case extends the total endurance to 48 hours. Meta also shared that a recharge to 50% will only take 20 minutes.
The Meta AI iOS/Android app is your one-stop shop for managing your settings, photos and videos.
Oakley Meta HSTN come in Warm Grey, Black, Brown Smoke, and Clear colors. The new glasses come with five lens combinations and all of them are compatible with prescription lenses.
Pre-orders for the Oakley Meta HSTN limited edition start on July 11 for $499. Meta is also expanding the lineup later this summer with more Oakley smart glasses that will retail for $399.