# Oakley Meta Vanguard

The text version of the iDevice Guide at https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap. Same data as the page, last updated 2026-10-02.

> Oakley Meta Vanguard puts the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2's camera and AI in Oakley sport frames built for athletes, at $499. Fine on a trail, obvious at dinner.

- Status: On sale
- List price: $499 (The maker's own starting price.)
- Released Oct 21, 2025 (source: [meta.com](https://www.meta.com/blog/oakley-meta-vanguard-pre-order-performance-ai-glasses/))
- Guide: https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap
- Last updated: 2026-10-02

## Can it do this?

- **Do I need a subscription?** No. A paid subscription is not required for normal use, so the $499 purchase does not automatically come with a recurring fee. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#can-do-i-need-a-subscription))
- **How long does the battery last?** It runs for up to 9 hours of normal use or about 6 hours of continuous audio, and the charging case provides up to 36 additional hours. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#can-how-long-does-the-battery-last))
- **What does it cost?** Most versions start at $499. The Transitions version is currently $579 before any prescription-lens options. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#can-what-does-it-cost))
- **Can it get wet — shower, pool, swimming?** Yes, a shower and a soaking are both fine. Its IP67 rating covers thirty minutes at one metre. Swimming laps and diving need a rating it does not carry. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#can-can-it-get-wet-shower-pool-swimming))
- **Does it work with my phone?** Yes. It supports compatible iPhones and Android phones, so it is not limited to one phone platform. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#can-does-it-work-with-my-phone))
- **How heavy is it?** It weighs about 66g, keeping the electronics in a frame that is still measured in tens rather than hundreds of grams. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#can-how-heavy-is-it))
- **Can I get prescription lenses?** Yes. Oakley currently offers supported Vanguard styles with Oakley Authentic Prescription lenses. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#can-can-i-get-prescription-lenses))
- **Will they fit my face?** They come in one wide, universal fit with replaceable nose pads to help adjust the fit. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#can-will-they-fit-my-face))
- **Is it built for sport?** Yes. It is designed for sports and active use, with a wraparound fit, grippy temples, replaceable nose pads and IP67 protection. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#can-is-it-built-for-sport))
- **Can I take a photo without using my hands?** Yes. You can ask Meta AI to take a photo or video with a voice command. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#can-can-i-take-a-photo-without-using-my-hands))
- **Does it work without my phone?** Not for the full experience. The Meta AI app is required for setup, settings and connected features. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#can-does-it-work-without-my-phone))
- **How good is the camera?** It has a 12MP ultra-wide camera and can record 3K video at 30 frames per second. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#can-how-good-is-the-camera))
- **What video can it shoot?** It can record 3K video at 30 frames per second and 720p video at 120 frames per second. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#can-what-video-can-it-shoot))
- **How does it connect?** It uses Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, with Bluetooth handling the phone link and Wi-Fi providing the faster wireless connection. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#can-how-does-it-connect))

## Works with

Works with iPhone and Android phones through the Meta AI app.

- **Can you get Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses with prescription lenses?** With a limit. Order prescription lenses through Oakley's product setup. Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/compare/). Checked 2026-09-21.
- **Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with iPhone?** Works. Works with a supported iPhone and the Meta AI app. Source: [Apple App Store / Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meta-ai/id1558240027). Checked 2026-09-21. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#q-iphone))
- **Which iPhones do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with?** Works. They work with every iPhone that runs iOS 17.2 or later, from the iPhone XR on. Source: [Apple App Store / Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meta-ai/id1558240027). Checked 2026-09-21. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#q-which-iphones))
- **Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with Android phones?** Works. Works with Android 10 or later on a supported phone. Source: [Google Play / Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=en-US&id=com.facebook.stella). Checked 2026-09-21. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#q-android))
- **How do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses use the Meta AI app?** Works. The Meta AI app manages the glasses and their core connected features. Source: [Apple App Store / Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meta-ai/id1558240027). Checked 2026-09-21. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#q-companion-app-account-subscription))
- **Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses support live translation?** With a limit. Live translation works in six languages, but separate live captions were not verified. Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/learn/communicating-across-the-globe/). Checked 2026-09-21.
- **Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses support an in-lens display?** Doesn't work. There is no display in the lenses. Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/compare/). Checked 2026-09-21.
- **Does Meta AI work everywhere on Oakley Meta Vanguard?** With a limit. Availability depends on the country, language and Meta AI feature. Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/learn/communicating-across-the-globe/). Checked 2026-09-21.
- **Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses support accessibility features?** Works. They support hands-free communication, translation, capture and Meta AI help. Source: [Meta Newsroom](https://about.fb.com/news/2025/11/meta-ai-glasses-empowering-people-with-disabilities/). Checked 2026-09-21.
- **Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with other Meta glasses and accessories?** With a limit. Partly: one app can run them with your other Meta glasses, but Meta's Charging Stand does not fit. Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/accessories/meta-glasses-charging-stand/). Checked 2026-09-21. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/roadmap#q-cross-generation-compatibility))

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## Questions and answers

### Using it

**Can I get prescription lenses?** No, you cannot. The maker does not offer a prescription version of this frame. Source: Oakley

**How good is the camera?** It shoots on a 12MP main camera. Source: Oakley

**What does it cost?** It costs $499. That is the list price. Source: Oakley

**Do I need a subscription?** It is not clear from what the maker has published. Meta One Premium, $19.99 a month, is a separate paid plan for Meta AI and Meta's apps, and Meta has not said it applies to these glasses. Source: Oakley

**Does it work with my phone?** Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone. Source: Oakley

**How heavy is it?** It weighs 66g. Source: Oakley

**Is it built for sport?** Yes, it is built for sport. It is designed to stay on through a run or a ride. Source: Oakley

**Can I take a photo without using my hands?** Yes, you can say the word or press the button. A capture button on the frame, and a spoken command when your hands are full. Source: Oakley

**Does it work without my phone?** No, it needs your phone. Source: Oakley

**What video can it shoot?** It shoots 3K at 30fps. That is its highest setting. Source: Oakley

**How does it connect?** It connects over Bluetooth. The maker has not published this, so treat it as a best guess. Source: Oakley

**What chip is inside?** It runs on Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1. Source: Oakley

**Which AI assistant does it use?** It uses Meta AI. The assistant is fixed, so you cannot swap it. Source: Oakley

**What software does it run?** It runs Meta Horizon OS. Source: Oakley

**Does it do AR?** No, it does not do AR. Nothing is drawn over what you see. Source: Oakley

**Can I get sunglass or clear lenses?** It comes as sunglasses. There is no clear-lens version. Source: Oakley

**Whose frames are they?** They are made with EssilorLuxottica and Oakley. More than one frame maker is involved. Source: Oakley

**How many microphones?** It has 5 microphones. They handle calls, voice control and recording. Source: Oakley

**Can people tell when it is recording?** Yes, a light comes on. People around you can see when the camera is running. Source: Oakley

**Can it translate?** Yes, it can translate. Source: Oakley

**Does it have a screen?** No, it has no screen. Source: Oakley

**Can I hear it without earbuds?** Yes, it has open-ear speakers that play out loud. Source: Oakley

**Can it see and answer questions about what I am looking at?** Yes, it can see what you are looking at and answer about it. Source: Oakley

### Sizing and fit

**Will they fit my face?** Yes, the nose pads swap for other sizes. More than one pad in the box, so a low or high bridge both work. Source: Oakley

### Battery and charging

**How long does the battery last?** It runs 9 hours. That is 36 hours with the extra from the case, and 6 hours of continuous audio or calls. Source: Oakley

**How big is the battery?** The battery is 235 mAh. Source: Oakley

### Water

**Can it get wet — shower, pool, swimming?** Yes, it survives a shower and a soaking. Its rating is IP67. It holds up for thirty minutes at one metre. Swimming laps and diving need a different rating, and it does not carry one. Source: Oakley

### Price and models

**When did the Oakley Meta Vanguard come out?** It went on sale October 21, 2025. Announced September 17, 2025. Source: iDevice

**Is there a newer one?** No. The Oakley Meta Vanguard is the current model. Source: iDevice

**How much does the Oakley Meta Vanguard cost?** List price: $499. Current price we last read at Best Buy: $499, October 5, 2026. Source: Oakley

### Returns and warranty

**How long do I have to return it?** 30-day returns The clock starts the day it arrives. Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/help/ai-glasses/1625591932043783/)

**Is there a restocking fee?** A restocking fee may apply Only if the item comes back used, damaged, missing parts or not resalable. No amount stated. Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/legal/terms-of-sale/)

**Who pays return shipping?** Free return shipping For a Meta Store return, Meta emails a prepaid return shipping label within 1 to 3 days. Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/help/orders-and-returns/4233856973304957/)

**Can I return it if I opened or wore it?** Send it back like new Return it complete, in the original packaging, with proof of purchase. If it comes back used, damaged, missing parts or not resalable, Meta may charge a restocking fee or cut the refund. Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/legal/terms-of-sale/)

**How do I get my money back?** How you get your money back To your original payment method within 5 to 10 business days after Meta receives an online return (Meta Lab terms). Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/legal/meta-lab-return-policy/)

**How long is the warranty?** 1-year warranty Oakley Meta Vanguard is made by EssilorLuxottica and uses the Oakley Limited Warranty, not Meta's. Source: [Oakley (Luxottica Group S.p.A. on behalf of Oakley Inc)](https://media.oakley.com/LegalPDFs/OakleyMeta/OakleyMeta_Vanguard_Safety_Warranty.pdf)

**Is there a paid protection plan?** Add Meta Warranty Plus Meta Warranty Plus can be added for Oakley Meta only at the time of purchase on meta.com (US). Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/warranty-plus/)

**Is water damage covered?** Water resistance wears off The glasses are rated IP67, and Oakley says water resistance may decrease over time with normal wear. The warranty text does not say whether water damage is covered. Source: [Oakley (Luxottica Group S.p.A. on behalf of Oakley Inc)](https://media.oakley.com/LegalPDFs/OakleyMeta/OakleyMeta_Vanguard_Safety_Warranty.pdf)

**Is the battery covered?** Battery rules: not stated by Meta Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/legal/limited-warranty/)

### Works with

**Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses support an in-lens display?** There is no display in the lenses. Doesn't work Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/compare/)

**Does Meta AI work everywhere on Oakley Meta Vanguard?** Availability depends on the country, language and Meta AI feature. With a limit Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/learn/communicating-across-the-globe/)

**Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses support accessibility features?** They support hands-free communication, translation, capture and Meta AI help. Works Source: [Meta Newsroom](https://about.fb.com/news/2025/11/meta-ai-glasses-empowering-people-with-disabilities/)

**Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with other Meta glasses and accessories?** Partly: one app can run them with your other Meta glasses, but Meta's Charging Stand does not fit. With a limit Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/accessories/meta-glasses-charging-stand/)

**Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with a Mac for Bluetooth audio?** Yes, for sound, calls and meetings only. With a limit Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/help/ai-glasses/1583046390009022/)

**Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with a Windows PC for Bluetooth audio?** Yes, for sound only. With a limit Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/help/ai-glasses/1583046390009022/)

**Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with Nintendo Switch for Bluetooth audio?** Yes, but only for game audio, with no microphone. With a limit Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/help/ai-glasses/1583046390009022/)

**Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with PS5 for Bluetooth audio?** PS5 does not support Bluetooth audio devices directly. Doesn't work Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/help/ai-glasses/1583046390009022/)

**Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with a Mac as a video display?** They cannot show video from a Mac. Doesn't work Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/compare/)

**Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with a Windows PC as a video display?** They cannot show video from a Windows PC. Doesn't work Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/compare/)

**Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with a USB-C iPhone as a video display?** They cannot show video from a USB-C iPhone. Doesn't work Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/compare/)

**Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with an Android phone as a video display?** They cannot show video from an Android phone. Doesn't work Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/compare/)

**Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with handheld PCs as a video display?** They cannot show video from a Steam Deck, ROG Ally or other handheld PC. Doesn't work Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/compare/)

**Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with PS5 as a video display?** They cannot show PS5 video. Doesn't work Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/compare/)

**Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with Xbox as a video display?** They cannot show Xbox video. Doesn't work Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/compare/)

**Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with Nintendo Switch as a video display?** They cannot show Nintendo Switch video. Doesn't work Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/compare/)

**Do Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses work with Nintendo Switch 2 as a video display?** They cannot show Nintendo Switch 2 video. Doesn't work Source: [Meta](https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/compare/)