# Lucyd Lyte (2025) vs Oakley Meta Vanguard

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/lucyd-lyte-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 Lucyd Lyte is the better buy for most people at $350 less, unless you need a built-in camera.**

- Buy the Lucyd Lyte (2025) if you want to spend $350 less ($149 vs $499), you want the lighter 44g fit (vs 66g), and you need longer battery life (12 hours vs 9).
- Buy the Oakley Meta Vanguard if you want a built-in camera and you want adjustable lens dimming.

## Specifications

| Spec | Lucyd Lyte (2025) | Oakley Meta Vanguard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $149 | $499 |
| Optics type | — | Prizm lens technology |
| Dimming control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | TR90 frames; prescription lenses via Lucyd's own lens lab (all Lyte frames) | 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 | wayfarer | shield sport wrap |
| Color options | Darkside Black, Eclipse Black, Millennia Tortoise, Moonrise Pink | Black / Prizm 24K, White / Prizm Black, Black / Prizm Road, White / Prizm Sapphire |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| IP rating | — | IP67 |
| Battery life (hours) | 12 | 9 |
| Charging method | magnetic charging cable | charging case (USB-C on case) |
| Charging time (min) | 1.5 | 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 | proprietary | Meta AI app (iOS/Android companion) |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 |
| Camera | ✕ No | 12 MP ultra-wide (122° FOV), 3K video |
| Microphones | 2 | 5 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | ChatGPT-4o, Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Meta AI |

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