Even Realities G1 vs Oakley Meta Vanguard
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Why Even Realities G1 is better
- Weight: 22g lighter (44 vs 66)
- Battery Life: 27 hours longer battery (36 vs 9)
Why Oakley Meta Vanguard is better
- Camera: Has built-in camera (Yes vs No)
Specs Comparison
Even Realities G1 $499 vs Oakley Meta Vanguard $499
| Specification |  Even Realities G1 $499 |  Oakley Meta Vanguard $499 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $499 | $499 |
| Optics | ||
| 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 |
| Physical | ||
| 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 & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 36 | 9 |
| Charging method | Wireless charging case | charging case (USB-C on case) |
| Charging time (min) | 2.5 | 1.25 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6 |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| 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 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | 12 MP ultra-wide (122° FOV), 3K video |
| Microphones | 2 | 5 |
| Speakers | ✕ No | open-ear |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Even AI | Meta AI |
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