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Oakley Meta Vanguard vs Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen)
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) is cheaper at $270. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Oakley Meta Vanguard | Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $499 (MSRP, base colorway) | $270 (Starting MSRP $269.99, prescription-ready rectangular style) |
| Brand | Meta / Oakley | Amazon |
| Released | 2025-10-21 | 2023-12-07 |
| type | camera | audio |
| camera mp | 12 | — |
| battery hours | 9 | 6 |
| weight g | 66 | 38 |
| display resolution | — | — |
| open ear audio | true | true |
| water resistance | IP67 | IPX4 |
| release | 2025-10-21 | 2023-12-07 |
Sources — Oakley Meta Vanguard: techcrunch.com (verified 2026-06-15). Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen): digitaltrends.com (verified 2026-06-15).