# Brilliant Labs Frame vs Oakley Meta Vanguard

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/brilliant-labs-frame-vs-oakley-meta-vanguard/
Specs updated: 2026-10-06 (the newer of the two products' update dates)
Source: AR Compare spec database (https://www.arcompare.com/data/). Unknown values are "—", never guessed.

**Bottom line: the Brilliant Labs Frame is the better buy for most people at $150 less, unless you need the longer battery life.**

- Buy the Brilliant Labs Frame if you want to spend $150 less ($349 vs $499) and you want the lighter 40g fit (vs 66g).
- Buy the Oakley Meta Vanguard if you need longer battery life (9 hours vs 4) and you want adjustable lens dimming.

## Specifications

| Spec | Brilliant Labs Frame | Oakley Meta Vanguard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $349 | $499 |
| Optics type | prism | Prizm lens technology |
| Dimming control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | -6 to +2 | Prescription lenses at participating certified retailers only (Meta help center); no range documented; not orderable with Rx on Meta.com or Oakley.com |
| Weight (g) | 40 | 66 |
| Frame style | round classic | shield sport wrap |
| Color options | Clear, Grey | Black / Prizm 24K, White / Prizm Black, Black / Prizm Road, White / Prizm Sapphire |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| IP rating | — | IP67 |
| Battery life (hours) | 4 | 9 |
| Charging method | USB-C via Mister Power charging dock | charging case (USB-C on case) |
| Charging time (min) | 1 | 1.25 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6 |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Processing type | phone | on-device |
| Operating system | open-source (Noa firmware) | Meta AI app (iOS/Android companion) |
| Chipset | Nordic nRF52840 + Lattice FPGA | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 |
| Camera | 720p | 12 MP ultra-wide (122° FOV), 3K video |
| Microphones | 1 | 5 |
| Speakers | ✕ No | open-ear |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Noa AI (open-source) | Meta AI |

Product pages: https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/brilliant-labs-frame/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/
Machine records: https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/brilliant-labs-frame.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/oakley-meta-vanguard.json