Oakley Meta HSTN Performance AI Glasses vs Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 is the better buy for most people at $20 less.
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Buy the Oakley Meta HSTN Performance AI Glasses if…
Going by the published specs alone, there is no clear reason to pick the Oakley Meta HSTN Performance AI Glasses over its rival here — compare the full table below.
Buy the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 if…
- You want to spend $20 less ($379 vs $399)
- You want spatial audio
Verdict generated from the recorded spec differences shown in the table below — when a spec is missing for either product, it is left out rather than guessed.
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Specs Comparison
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| Specification |  Oakley Meta HSTN Performance AI Glasses $399 |  Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 $379 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $399 | $379 |
| Optics | ||
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | -12.00 to +6.00 total power (Oakley.com order or certified-retailer install; warranty requires certified install) | single vision and progressive lenses available; -12.00 to +6.00 total power (US) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 53.15 | 52 |
| Frame style | — | classic Wayfarer |
| Color options | — | Matte Black, Shiny Black, Matte Jeans, Shiny Caramel Transparent, Headliner |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| IP rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 8 | 8 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C charging case |
| Charging time (min) | — | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 6 |
| Tethered | — | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | phone |
| Operating system | Meta AI app (iOS/Android companion) | Meta AI app (iOS/Android companion) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Microphones | 5 | 5 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 0DoF | — |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Meta AI | Meta AI |
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Oakley Meta HSTN Performance AI Glasses vs Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2: FAQs
Which is newer: the Oakley Meta HSTN Performance AI Glasses or the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2?
The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 is newer, released September 2025, versus July 2025 for the Oakley Meta HSTN Performance AI Glasses.
Which is cheaper: the Oakley Meta HSTN Performance AI Glasses or the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2?
The Oakley Meta HSTN Performance AI Glasses costs $399 and the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 costs $379, making the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 $20 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the Oakley Meta HSTN Performance AI Glasses or the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2?
The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 is lighter at 52g. The Oakley Meta HSTN Performance AI Glasses weighs 53.15g and the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 weighs 52g.