OAKLEY META VANGUARD REVIEW

Oakley Meta Vanguard AI Glasses — Performance-Driven Smart Eyewear for Sport

The Oakley Meta Vanguard are smart glasses built for serious athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who want cutting-edge tech without distractions from screens. Launched as part of Meta’s 2025 smart-glasses lineup, these glasses combine Oakley’s performance DNA with advanced AI, camera, and fitness features.

Designed for Action

These glasses have a wrap-around sports frame with Oakley’s signature PRIZM™ lenses that enhance contrast and clarity in changing light conditions. They’re comfortable with a Three-Point Fit and interchangeable nose pads (for different bridge heights), and the material grips firmly — even under a helmet. An IP67 rating means they resist dust and water, so you’re covered whether it’s rain, sweat or dirt.

Built in POV Camera

Right at your eye line is a 12 MP ultra-wide camera that shoots photos and up to 3K video at 30 fps. It’s positioned to truly capture your point of view — not wobble from a helmet or hat — and supports features like slow-motion, hyperlapse and auto-capture of key training moments. Storage on the glasses is 32 GB (hundreds of photos or many short clips).

Smart Camera and AI Features

Rather than a distracting display, the Vanguard uses open-ear speakers and a five-mic array tuned for wind noise reduction, making audio prompts, calls, and music easy to hear even at speed. Physical buttons tucked beneath the temples work well with helmets or gloves, and one button can be programmed to trigger your favourite Meta AI prompt — like asking for pace or heart rate during a run. Coleman Opticians

The glasses work with Meta AI voice control (“Hey Meta…”) so you can capture media, get stats, or launch features without stopping. They also sync with Garmin and Strava to embed workout data into your videos and photos, giving you a richer story of each session.

Battery and Charging

Battery life is strong for a device of this type — up to 9 hours of general use or about 6 hours of continuous music playback — and the included charging case adds roughly 36 hours of extra power. A quick 20-minute charge gets you to about 50 % if you’re in a rush.

Who They’re For

If you love outdoor sports like running, cycling or skiing and want smart tech that enhances your experience without pulling your attention away, the Oakley Meta Vanguard delivers. Its rugged design, powerful camera, and AI capabilities make it a useful tool for fitness, content capture and performance tracking. Make memories without distraction.

If you live in Totton, Southampton, or the New Forest area, come in and have a chat with us about Oakley Meta glasses and what they could do for you.