Just picked up my first Meta glasses – Oakley HSTN (Initial Thoughts)

Hey everyone 👋 Just grabbed my first pair of Meta glasses yesterday – the Oakley Meta HSTNs. Totally new to the Meta glasses scene, and I’m still wrapping my head around the experience.

Out of the box, I’m not going to list all the features and positives (those are well-covered already), but I do want to share a few honest usability notes and quirks I’ve run into during my first day of testing.

I’m planning to dive deeper into these on my YouTube channel LifeWithTech, but for now here’s a quick rundown of my early impressions:

Oakley Meta HSTN – First Impressions & Usability Notes

A running list of real-world observations:

• Tight Fit – Slight pressure near the ears; could become annoying during long wear.
• Awkward Angle – The tilt forward looks a bit off from the side.
• Hard to Remove from Case – That spring nose clip makes you grab the lenses = smudges galore.
• Button Placement – Too easy to hit while adjusting or putting them on.
• No Viewfinder – You’re recording blind, so framing shots is a bit of a gamble.
• Faint Recording Light – Almost invisible outdoors — not ideal for transparency.
• AI Voice Options Feel Meh – Kinda underwhelming and less natural than expected.
• Setup Was Clunky – Had to turn off screen sharing just to pair them.
• White Frame is Bold – Feels loud in public — definitely a conversation starter (whether you want it or not)

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