Meta has launched the Oakley Meta Vanguard, a new pair of sports-smart glasses aimed at runners, cyclists, and outdoor athletes, priced at $499.
Key Features of Oakley Meta Vanguard
- A 12-megapixel camera with a 122° wide-angle lens capable of recording up to 3K video.
- Open-ear speakers, louder than previous Oakley/Meta models, and a 5-microphone array with wind-noise reduction.
- Rugged design: IP67 dust and water resistance, wraparound Oakley PRIZMTM lens tech to protect against sun, wind, and dust.
- Battery: Up to 9 hours of use (music playback ~6 hours), plus 36 extra hours via the charging case; 50% charge possible in 20 minutes.
- Fitness integration: Syncs with platforms like Garmin and Strava, allowing overlay of performance metrics on video/photos.
Availability
- Launch date: October 21, 2025 in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Europe and other select countries.
- Later this year: planned rollout to India, Mexico, Brazil, UAE. TechCrunch
Why This Matters
With the Oakley Meta Vanguard, Meta is clearly pushing deeper into fitness-oriented wearables, offering features tailored for performance and outdoor conditions. Compared to previous Ray-Ban and Oakley models, these enhance durability, sensory input (camera, audio), and seamless integration with fitness tracking — all while keeping battery life competitive. For athletes and sport enthusiasts, this provides a powerful tool to record, analyze, and share their activity in real time.
