Meta / Oakley · Updated June 2026
Oakley Meta Vanguard: price, specs & release date
Oakley Meta Vanguard, released 2025-10-21. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: techcrunch.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Oakley Meta Vanguard is listed at $499 on techcrunch.com as of 2026-06-27, #8 cheapest of 11 smart glasses (median $429); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 49/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 5 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Oakley Meta Vanguard a good buy?
At $499, the Oakley Meta Vanguard is #8 cheapest of the 11 smart glasses we track, where the median is $399. On the spec sheet, its battery hours of 9 is above the median of the 5, and its weight of 66 g is below the median of the 11. By release date, it is the newest of the 11 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $499 MSRP, base colorway |
|---|---|
| Brand | Meta / Oakley |
| Released | 2025-10-21 |
| Type | camera |
| Camera (MP) | 12 |
| Battery hours | 9 |
| Weight (g) | 66 |
| Display resolution | — |
| Open ear audio | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP67 |
Source: techcrunch.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by roadtovr.com. Price ($499), 12 MP 122-deg camera (3K video), IP67, weight 66 g, up-to-9-hours mixed use (+36 h case), and Oct 21 2025 release confirmed via TechCrunch, Road to VR, and UploadVR. Real-world reviews note lower active-use battery.
Is the Oakley Meta Vanguard worth it vs cheaper smart glasses?
Oakley Meta Vanguard against its closest cheaper and pricier smart glasses on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked
| Product | Price | Type | Camera (MP) | Battery hours | Weight (g) | Open ear audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Meta Vanguard this | $499 | camera | 12 | 9 | 66 | Yes |
| Viture Pro XR | $459 | ar_display | — | — | 77 | Yes |
| Xreal One Pro | $599 | ar_display | — | — | 87 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Oakley Meta Vanguard cost?
The Oakley Meta Vanguard has a US price of $499 (MSRP, base colorway), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Oakley Meta Vanguard compare on price?
At $499, the Oakley Meta Vanguard is #8 cheapest of the 11 smart glasses we track, where the median is $399.
When was the Oakley Meta Vanguard released?
The Oakley Meta Vanguard was released 2025-10-21.
What are the Oakley Meta Vanguard's key specs?
Oakley Meta Vanguard (Meta / Oakley): type camera, camera mp 12, battery hours 9, weight g 66, open ear audio Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $499 at techcrunch.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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