Halliday G2 vs Oakley Meta Vanguard
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Why Halliday G2 is better
- Battery Life: 3 hours longer battery (12 vs 9)
- Prescription Support: Supports prescription lenses (Yes vs No)
Why Oakley Meta Vanguard is better
- Price: $100 cheaper (499 vs 599)
- Camera: Has built-in camera (Yes vs No)
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  Halliday G2 $599 |  Oakley Meta Vanguard $499 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $599 | $499 |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | Prizm lens technology |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Diopter range | Prescription lenses SPH -8.00 to +2.00, CYL -3.00 to +3.00 in 0.25 D increments; $199 lens credit covers 1.6/1.67-index lenses in full | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | — | 66 |
| Frame style | — | shield sport wrap |
| Color options | — | Black / Prizm 24K, White / Prizm Black, Black / Prizm Road, White / Prizm Sapphire |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| IP rating | — | IP67 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 12 | 9 |
| Charging method | — | charging case (USB-C on case) |
| Charging time (min) | — | 1.25 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6 |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | — | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | on-device |
| Operating system | Halliday app: 45+ language live translation, Meeting Flow (captions, transcripts, action items), Cheatsheet teleprompter | Meta AI app (iOS/Android companion) |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | 12 MP ultra-wide (122° FOV), 3K video |
| Microphones | 4 | 5 |
| Speakers | ✕ No | open-ear |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Halliday AI ("Hey Halliday" wake word) | Meta AI |
Buy the Halliday G2
Buy the Oakley Meta Vanguard
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