On February 3, 2026, Meta and Oakley officially launched the Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses in India. Priced at ₹52,300, the Vanguard is positioned as a premium, performance-driven alternative to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, specifically designed for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.
1. Key Features & Athlete Focus
Unlike the lifestyle-oriented Ray-Ban models, the Vanguard uses Oakley’s signature full-wrap lens design for an expanded field of view and compatibility with cycling helmets.
- POV Action Camera: A centrally placed 12MP camera captures point-of-view footage in 3K resolution. It supports hands-free recording, hyperlapse, and slow-motion video.
- Rugged Build: The glasses carry an IP67 rating, making them fully dust-proof and waterproof (can be submerged in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes), a significant upgrade over the IPX4 rating of previous models.
- Athletic Intelligence: Using Meta AI, the glasses integrate with Garmin and Strava. Athletes can ask, “Hey Meta, what’s my heart rate?” or check their pace via audio or a glanceable Status LED inside the frame.
2. India-Specific Localizations
Meta has introduced several features tailored specifically for the Indian market to enhance daily utility:
- Hindi Voice Support: Users can interact with the AI, send messages, and control media entirely in Hindi.
- UPI Lite Payments: For the first time, users can make hands-free payments using voice commands. By saying “Hey Meta, pay ₹500,” the glasses can initiate a UPI transaction via linked accounts.
- Celebrity Voice: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has been added as a selectable voice for the Meta AI assistant in India.
3. Performance & Battery Life
The Vanguard is built for long-duration outdoor activities like marathons or long-distance cycling.
| Feature | Specification |
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours of normal use; 6 hours of continuous audio. |
| Total Runtime | Up to 45 hours total with the charging case. |
| Fast Charging | 0% to 50% in 20 minutes. |
| Audio | Open-ear speakers (6dB louder than previous Oakley models). |
| Storage | 32GB internal storage (stores ~100+ 30-sec videos). |
4. Pricing & Availability
The Oakley Meta Vanguard is available in four colorways featuring Prizm Lens Technology (24K Gold, Road, Sapphire, and Black) to enhance contrast in various lighting conditions.
- Price: ₹52,300 onwards.
- Where to Buy: Available nationwide at Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and select premium optical retailers.
