It seems Meta cracked the smart glasses code. According to the latest earnings report from the eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses sales have tripled in the past year. Rising popularity no doubt inspired the launch of Oakley Meta HSTN, a pair of AI-powered, picture-taking glasses aimed at a sportier audience.
Comparing the Ray-Ban Meta vs. Oakley Meta smart glasses, there are plenty of similarities especially when it comes to the core Meta AI experience tailored to visual intelligence. I’m referring to the “look and tell me” prompts that started with styling tips but have evolved the AI into a location identifier, recipe helper, lawncare resource, art expert and a whole lot more.
But there are also a couple of spec upgrades to justify the $200 premium you’ll spend for the Oakley version over the Ray-Ban styles: 3K video support, polarized lenses by default and a boosted battery life.
