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Oakley Meta Glasses Set to Go on Sale in India in December at This Price
Pre-orders are open via Sunglass Hut and major eyewear retailers The Oakley Meta Glasses will be available for purchase in India beginning next month, the company has announced. Meta launched the AI-powered smart glasses in June, in collaboration with the sports performance equipment manufacturer Oakley. They combine the HSTN style of Oakley glasses with Meta's AI technology stack. Like the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, the Oakley Meta Glasses support the Meta AI voice assistant and allow users to record video clips in up to 3K resolution. Oakley Meta Glasses Price in India, Availability Pricing for the Oakley Meta HSTN Glasses starts at Rs. 41,800 in India. Customers can choose from a variety of lens styles, including Prizm, Prizm Polarised, Clear and Transition lenses. In global markets, the Oakley Meta Glasses are offered in the following frame and lens combinations: The smart glasses are available for pre-order at Sunglass Hut and leading optical and eyewear retailers in the country beginning today. Meta says they will go on sale on December 1. Oakley Meta Glasses Features, Specifications Meta says that the Oakley Meta Glasses are performance AI glasses that cater to athletes and sports enthusiasts. They are equipped with a 12-megapixel camera, which supports video recording in up to 3K resolution -- an upgrade over the 1080p resolution offered in the first-gen Ray-Ban Meta Glasses. The camera and an LED light, which is also expected to double up as a recording indicator, are placed on either side of the frame, enabling the user to capture point-of-view (PoV) footage via a dedicated capture button. They can also do first-person livestreaming on apps like Instagram. There is a penta-microphone array for recording audio. Like the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses (Review), the Oakley Meta Glasses allow users to take calls and send messages. They can invoke the built-in voice assistant with a simple'Hey Meta' prompt to enable hands-free functions. The glasses allow them to ask for real-time information about the weather, leisure activity planning, culinary advice, and music playback through integration with Apple Music, Spotify, and other apps. As per the company, the Oakley Meta HSTN Glasses are claimed to deliver up to eight hours of typical usage on a single charge and up to 19 hours on standby. The Oakley Meta glasses come with a charging case that is said to provide up to 48 hours of charging. They feature an IPX4 rating for protection against dust and water ingress.
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Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses to launch in India: Check price, availability, features and more
Oakley and Meta have introduced performance AI glasses in India, combining Oakley's design with Meta's AI features for hands-free capture and real-time assistance. Oakley and Meta have announced that the Oakley Meta HSTN in India. According to Meta, it is a new category of AI glasses that features Oakley's sport-focused design and Meta's AI and spatial computing technologies. The companies said the new line aims to give athletes deeper insights into their performance while offering hands-free content capture and real-time assistance. The Oakley Meta glasses mark an expansion of Meta's wearables portfolio, which already includes the Ray-Ban Meta line that is said to have sold "millions of units" since launch. The HSTN series made its debut in a global campaign in June earleir this year featuring Team Oakley athletes Kylian Mbappé and Patrick Mahomes. "For 50 years, we've been pushing the boundaries of what is possible," Caio Amato, Global President of Oakley, said. "Together with Meta we are setting new bounds of reality... this is just the first chapter of a new era for sports." Rocco Basilico, Chief Wearables Officer at EssilorLuxottica, said the collaboration reflects a multi-brand, multi-technology strategy to build a connected eyewear category. "We're combining design, utility, and emotion to deepen human connection and unlock new potential," he said. Oakley Meta HSTN comes with a built-in camera capable of capturing Ultra HD 3K video completely hands-free, along with open-ear speakers integrated into the frame. The glasses carry an IPX4 water resistance rating, allowing use during high-intensity outdoor activity. The glasses also support Meta AI, enabling users to access real-time information, weather updates, navigation or hands-free photos and videos through voice commands. Users can interact in English and Hindi, with Meta adding localised features including Hindi voice control and upcoming UPI Lite payment support. Meta AI on the HSTN line also includes a celebrity voice option featuring actor Deepika Padukone. Oakley Meta HSTN is said to offer up to 8 hours of typical use, 19 hours on standby and fast charging that reaches 50% in about 20 minutes. A portable charging case adds up to 48 hours of additional power. The glasses integrate with fitness apps such as Strava and Garmin for real-time performance tracking. The Oakley Meta HSTN line will be available in six frame-lens combinations, all prescription-ready: Warm Grey with PRIZM Ruby lenses, Black with PRIZM Polar Black lenses, Brown Smoke with PRIZM Polar Deep-Water lenses, Black with Transitions Amethyst lenses, Clear with Transitions Grey lenses, and Black with Clear lenses. The glasses will be priced from Rs 41,800. Pre-sales open on November 25 on sunglasshut.in, with retail availability beginning December 1, 2025 across Sunglass Hut online and leading optical stores nationwide. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses to launch in India on Dec 1
The Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses are set to launch in India starting December 1, introducing a new line of performance-focused smart eyewear, after it was introduced back in June. This collection is positioned for athletes, sports enthusiasts, and active individuals. The Oakley Meta HSTN model is designed to withstand high-intensity activities. Key features focused on performance and durability include: The glasses integrate Meta AI directly, enabling users to receive real-time insights and hands-free assistance. Users can activate the assistant by simply saying, "Hey Meta." A significant feature for the Indian market is the inclusion of full Hindi interaction support with Meta AI. Users can enable Hindi via the Device Settings in the Meta AI app, allowing them to ask questions, control media, make calls, and capture content entirely in Hindi. This feature is powered by Sarvam's language tools. The integrated Meta AI will also feature Celebrity AI Voice, providing responses in familiar, expressive voices. The AI voice of actress Deepika Padukone is among the first celebrity voices available in English for the assistant in India. Additionally, a new feature is being tested that will allow users to make secure UPI QR-code payments directly from their Oakley Meta HSTN glasses. By looking at a QR code and saying, "Hey Meta, scan and pay," users will be able to complete a UPI Lite payment via their WhatsApp-linked bank account without needing their phone. The Oakley Meta HSTN glasses will be available in six frame and lens color combinations, all of which are Rx-ready (prescription-ready). These combinations include: Prices for the Oakley Meta HSTN collection start at Rs. 41,800 and go up to Rs. 47,600 depending on the model. The glasses are available for pre-order on Sunglass Hut beginning today, and they will subsequently be available nationwide at Sunglass Hut and other major optical and eyewear retailers, with official launch set for December 1st.
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Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses set to launch in India on Dec 1: Price, features and everything new
Supports upcoming UPI Lite QR payments directly through the glasses using WhatsApp-linked bank accounts. Oakley Meta HSTN AI smart glasses will be available in India starting next week. The new smart glasses, as per the company, are specifically designed for performance-centric eyewear designed for athletes, creators, and active users and blends Oakley's sport-oriented design with Meta's AI ecosystem, offering hands-free capture, real-time insights, and voice-enabled assistance in both English and Hindi. Check out the Oakley Meta HSTN AI smart glasses India price, availability and features below. Oakley Meta HSTN will go on sale in India starting Rs 41,800, with pre-orders live on Sunglass Hut. The collection will be available at major optical and eyewear retailers nationwide from December 1. Buyers will get access to six frame-lens combinations, all of which are prescription-ready. The Oakley Meta HSTN AI smart glasses have a lightweight, sport-focused frame with Meta's AI features. It has an integrated camera for hands-free photo and 3K video recording, open-ear speakers, and IPX4 water resistance. It also has a battery life of up to 8 hours of active use and 19 hours of standby, with a charging case providing an additional 48 hours of power. Users will be able to activate Meta AI by saying Hey Meta to receive real-time updates on surf conditions, weather, and other topics. The glasses also support full Hindi interaction, thanks to Sarvam's language tools. Meta is also introducing Celebrity AI Voice, with Deepika Padukone among the first English voice options. The company is also testing a new feature called UPI Lite QR payments, which will allow users to scan and pay directly through their glasses by looking at a QR code and saying, "Hey Meta, scan and pay," while using their WhatsApp-linked bank account. The lineup includes six colour options: Warm Grey with Prizm Ruby lenses, Black with Prizm Polar Black, Brown Smoke with Prizm Deep Water, Transitions, and a Clear-lens variant.
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Meta and Oakley are bringing their performance-focused AI smart glasses to India starting December 1, featuring 3K video recording, Hindi voice support, and innovative UPI payment capabilities through WhatsApp integration.

Meta and Oakley have announced the December 1 launch of their performance-focused AI smart glasses in India, marking a significant expansion of Meta's wearables portfolio beyond the successful Ray-Ban Meta line
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. The Oakley Meta HSTN glasses will be priced starting at ₹41,800, with pre-orders opening on November 25 through Sunglass Hut and major optical retailers nationwide2
.The collection offers six frame-lens combinations, all prescription-ready, ranging from Warm Grey with PRIZM Ruby lenses to Black with Clear lenses, with prices extending up to ₹47,600 depending on the model
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. This strategic pricing positions the glasses as premium wearable technology targeting athletes, sports enthusiasts, and active individuals.The Oakley Meta HSTN glasses represent a significant technological advancement over previous generations, featuring a 12-megapixel camera capable of recording Ultra HD 3K video completely hands-free
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. This marks an upgrade from the 1080p resolution offered in first-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses, positioning these devices for high-quality content creation.The glasses incorporate open-ear speakers integrated directly into the frame, along with a penta-microphone array for superior audio recording
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. An IPX4 water resistance rating ensures durability during high-intensity outdoor activities, while the lightweight, sport-focused frame design caters specifically to athletic performance requirements4
.Battery performance delivers up to 8 hours of typical usage and 19 hours on standby, with fast charging capabilities reaching 50% capacity in approximately 20 minutes
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. The included portable charging case provides an additional 48 hours of power, ensuring extended usage during outdoor activities.A standout feature for the Indian market is comprehensive Hindi language support powered by Sarvam's language tools, enabling full interaction with Meta AI in Hindi
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. Users can activate the assistant with "Hey Meta" commands to control media, make calls, capture content, and receive real-time information about weather, navigation, and performance insights entirely in Hindi.The glasses also introduce Celebrity AI Voice functionality, with actress Deepika Padukone among the first celebrity voices available for English responses
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. This localization strategy demonstrates Meta's commitment to adapting their technology for Indian consumers while maintaining global feature parity.Related Stories
Perhaps the most innovative feature being tested is UPI Lite QR payment capability, allowing users to make secure payments directly through the glasses
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. By looking at a QR code and saying "Hey Meta, scan and pay," users can complete transactions via their WhatsApp-linked bank accounts without requiring their smartphones, representing a significant advancement in wearable payment technology.This integration with India's Unified Payments Interface demonstrates Meta's understanding of local payment preferences and could revolutionize how consumers interact with digital payment systems through wearable devices.
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