Meta Oakley Vanguard Smart AI Glasses White, Prizm Black

I will admit: I have not been a fan of Oakley sunglasses in the past - the styles have been a bit "too out there" for my tastes. I ordered a pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarer Meta sunglasses and was impressed with the tech built into them. That led me to checking out these Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses. While I am coming to terms with the styling, I really appreciate the fit and comfort of these glasses. And then the tech: a 3k video camera that is centered (as opposed to the camera on the far left of the Ray-Bans). The 122º field of view works well for action shots. 12 meg still photos. Great audio. Easy to set up. Make and receive phone calls. Listen to music or podcasts. The battery life depends on your usage: if you shoot a lot of videos, it may only be a couple hours; if you listen to some music or make an occasional phone call, you might actually see that advertised 8 to 9 hours. I wish the camera would offer horizontal format, but I have cropped from the vertical format when necessary. The case is huge - I hope someone comes up with a cable to charge direct to the nose piece instead of having to use the case as the only way to charge. The price seems high until you figure that these are quality sunglasses AND an action camera AND great audio built-in when you want to take a call or listen to music. They are made to be used - I haven't had any issues with them slipping or moving around. The Meta AI is mostly meh for me, and I have it set to not give Meta my photos/video/messages/audio... which also helps with battery life.

I was skeptical going in because smart glasses usually feel gimmicky. The Oakley Meta Vanguard changed my mind pretty quickly. These feel like real Oakleys first, with smart features layered in naturally. Comfort and Design The fit is comfortable and secure, even during extended wear. They look like premium sunglasses, not tech on your face. The Prizm Black lenses are excellent, providing clear contrast and eye comfort in bright conditions. Audio Experience The open-ear audio is surprisingly good. It’s clear enough for calls, music, and prompts without blocking surrounding sounds. Volume is solid, and conversations come through clean without needing earbuds. Photo and Video Capture This is where they shine. Being able to capture photos and short videos hands-free is incredibly convenient. The quality is better than expected for quick moments, especially when you want to capture something without pulling out your phone. Meta AI Integration The Meta AI features feel useful, not intrusive. Voice commands are responsive, and it’s easy to ask questions or trigger actions without touching anything. It feels natural once you get used to it. Everyday Use I’ve used these while walking, traveling, and during casual outings. They are especially useful when your hands are full or when pulling out a phone would break the moment. Pros Premium Oakley build and comfort Excellent Prizm Black lenses Convenient hands-free photo and video capture Clear open-ear audio Useful voice and AI features Cons Not meant to replace high-end cameras Audio is best in quieter environments Requires charging like any smart device Final Verdict The Oakley Meta Vanguard feels like a mature, well-executed smart glasses product, not a novelty. If you want hands-free photos, audio, and AI features built into sunglasses you would actually wear, these are a strong option. I’m glad I picked them up and use them regularly. Five stars.

My wife and I both have a pair, comes in handy; plays spotify on our walks, takes pictures, can do recordings. (All we are missing is a Jarvis HUD (heads up display) in the glasses.) Recommended.

These meta glasses are amazing!!! My only problem with them was that they would start sliding off my face whenever I tilted my head down, but that was solved when I purchased the silicone earpieces. Notes, they’re secure on my face and I can be more active while wearing them. The live translation feature worked wonders for me while I was working. I’ve purchased four pair of Oakley metas. One pair was stolen. The battery life drains quickly when you use the video recording feature. I’m looking into getting another pair. I need some with better nighttime visibility, that I can wear while patrolling during the evenings and in low light situations. One of the best purchases I’ve ever made. They’re just kinda expensive.

Update2: trying to get warranty service because the video quit working because it thinks it doesn’t have enough battery power even when it’s fully charged and last like it’s actually fully charged. The warranty is incredibly difficult for “smart” glasses. In fact the lens cracked in the middle for no reason that I could tell and I couldn’t get warranty and bought replacement lenses myself. These glasses are just too glitchy. Have had issues with not being able to play music after receiving a call and now video issues. Even the smart app telling me how to reset the glasses left out steps making the instructions incorrect. The glasses have a touchpad and sensors that keep getting triggered when I’m bike riding and while sweat from my brow so it won’t go into my glasses and the features to turn them off can’t be instructed with voice so you have to dig into the app to turn them off….but if during the ride I pause and take off my glasses to wipe my sweat and close the hinges it thinks I put them in the case and resets, causing the touchpad to be active again. These were clearly designed by techy people with no sports understanding.

Highly recommend them! I use them for running and they’re super comfortable. Also love the speakers! They have good volume

These glasses are very tight on my big head. They have some nice functionality that will improve in later iterations of the software. Can't wait to see what is coming down the road.

Learning curve, but nice product. recommended

Excelente tecnología, muy buen resolución de imágenes y vídeo. Envió rapido y paquete sin daños. Aplicación meta fácil de usar y exportar. Muy recomendados!

Incroyable ces lunettes ! Vive le future 😉

Delivery to NZ was super fast. Very happy with the product. It’s easy to set up and to use.

Great idea and concept, but battery life isn’t great and arms are pretty weak too. I used these on a 9hrs gravel race and they really didn’t meet the expectations I was hoping for.

excellent amazing quality looks and feels great very happy