Oakley's Meta HSTN rectifies the principal issue encountered in Ray-Ban's Meta Smart Glasses, prompting expressions of satisfaction in me.
In the world of smart glasses, battery life has long been a significant concern for users. However, a recent development in the market has seen Oakley's Meta HSTN smart glasses emerge as a frontrunner, offering extended battery life that sets it apart from its competitors, particularly the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.
According to official product announcements and initial user reviews, the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses offer about 8 hours of active battery life in real-world use. This is roughly double the typical 4-hour active battery life reported for the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
The Oakley Meta HSTN glasses are designed with endurance athletes and active users in mind, offering extended sessions without the need for recharging. In contrast, the Ray-Ban Meta glasses last about 4 hours during typical use, but a review noted they lasted around 6 hours in some real-world active scenarios.
Both smart glasses come with charging cases, but the Oakley case provides up to 48 hours of additional charge, compared to about 36 hours with the Ray-Ban case. Furthermore, the Oakley Meta glasses support fast charging, reaching 40-50% in just 20 minutes, enhancing practical usability on the go.
When it comes to video recording, the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses can livestream for around 10-15 minutes longer than Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. In a lab test, Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses recorded 50 minutes of video until the battery drained, compared to Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses' 30 minutes.
It's worth noting that the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses have a larger battery than Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, which is why they take slightly longer to charge. The charging case for Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses can fully charge the glasses around 6 times before needing to be recharged itself. It takes 50 minutes to charge Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses from 0 to 100%.
The Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses are the first time Meta has adopted a new brand owned by EssilorLuxottica. The glasses come with Prizm 24K Polarized lenses, adding a unique flair to their design.
In summary, for real-world usage scenarios, especially prolonged outdoor or athletic activities, the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses significantly outperform Ray-Ban Meta glasses in battery life, offering more continuous use time and better charging support. Ray-Ban Meta glasses remain a solid choice for casual or shorter daily use. Actual battery life may vary based on specific usage patterns, but current evaluations consistently highlight Oakley Meta’s substantial advantage in endurance.
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[2] Ray-Ban. (2022). Ray-Ban Smart Glasses. Retrieved from https://www.ray-ban.com/gb/en/products/SMART-GLASSES
[3] TechRadar. (2022). Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses review: A fantastic pair of smart glasses. Retrieved from https://www.techradar.com/reviews/oakley-meta-hstn-smart-glasses
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- Users seeking smart glasses that can handle endurance activities might prefer the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses, given their extended battery life of up to 8 hours in real-world use, which is twice that of the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.
- Both the Oakley Meta HSTN and Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses come with charging cases, but the Oakley case offers an additional 12 hours of charge compared to the Ray-Ban case, enhancing its practicality for continuous use.
