# Even Realities G1 vs Oakley Meta Vanguard

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/even-realities-g1-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 Even Realities G1 is the better buy for most people, unless you need a built-in camera.**

- Buy the Even Realities G1 if you want the lighter 44g fit (vs 66g) and you need longer battery life (36 hours vs 9).
- Buy the Oakley Meta Vanguard if you want a built-in camera.

## Specifications

| Spec | Even Realities G1 | Oakley Meta Vanguard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $499 | $499 |
| Optics type | waveguide | Prizm lens technology |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | 98% passthrough | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | single vision and progressive lenses available | 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) | 44 | 66 |
| Frame style | classic panto and rectangular | shield sport wrap |
| Color options | Grey, Green, Brown | Black / Prizm 24K, White / Prizm Black, Black / Prizm Road, White / Prizm Sapphire |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| IP rating | — | IP67 |
| Battery life (hours) | 36 | 9 |
| Charging method | Wireless charging case | charging case (USB-C on case) |
| Charging time (min) | 2.5 | 1.25 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6 |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Processing type | phone | on-device |
| Operating system | Even AI companion app; open SDK announced Nov 2024 | Meta AI app (iOS/Android companion) |
| Chipset | phone-tethered (Even AI app, iOS/Android) | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 |
| Camera | ✕ No | 12 MP ultra-wide (122° FOV), 3K video |
| Microphones | 2 | 5 |
| Speakers | ✕ No | open-ear |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Even AI | Meta AI |

Product pages: https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/even-realities-g1/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/
Machine records: https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/even-realities-g1.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/oakley-meta-vanguard.json