Key Takeaways
- Oakley Meta HSTN launches in India on December 1 at ₹41,800
- Ray-Ban Meta starts at ₹29,900 with more style options
- Oakley offers 8-hour battery and 3K video for sports enthusiasts
- Both feature 12MP cameras, voice controls, and prescription support
Meta has announced the India launch of Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses on December 1, marking its second smart eyewear offering after Ray-Ban Meta. Priced starting at ₹41,800, the Oakley variant targets athletes with enhanced battery life and video capabilities.
While both glasses operate within Meta’s AI ecosystem, they cater to different user needs. Ray-Ban Meta focuses on casual everyday wear with multiple style choices, while Oakley HSTN is engineered for sports performance and superior video recording.
Price and Design Comparison
Oakley Meta HSTN comes in one frame style with Tinted (Prizm), Transitions, and clear lens options starting at ₹41,800. Ray-Ban Meta offers three frame styles with similar lens choices at a more accessible ₹29,900 starting price.
Battery and Performance
Oakley HSTN delivers up to 8 hours of battery life with the charging case providing an additional 48 hours – double the 4-hour runtime of Ray-Ban Meta, whose case offers 32 hours extra power.
Video Recording Capabilities
For content creators and athletes, Oakley HSTN records 3K resolution video at 30fps, significantly higher than Ray-Ban Meta’s 1080p+ recording capability.
Shared Core Features
Both smart glasses include:
- 12MP ultra-wide camera with 100-degree field of view
- Open-ear speakers and 5-mic array for calls and music
- Voice controls (“Hey Meta”), capture button, and touchpad
- Prescription support from -6.00 to +4.00
Exclusive Oakley HSTN AI Features
The Oakley launch brings significant software upgrades to India, including Hindi language support through Sarvam’s “Talk to Meta” feature. Users can now interact with their glasses entirely in Hindi.
Meta AI’s Celebrity Voice feature now includes Bollywood star Deepika Padukone among global celebrity voices for personalized assistant interactions.
Coming soon is Scan and Pay via UPI, enabling users to make payments by looking at QR codes and saying “Hey Meta, scan and pay.” Transactions will process through UPI Lite via WhatsApp-linked bank accounts.
