Oakley Meta Vanguard vs Rokid Glasses
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Oakley Meta Vanguard is the better buy for most people at $200 less, unless you need the lighter fit.
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Buy the Oakley Meta Vanguard if…
- You want to spend $200 less ($499 vs $699)
Buy the Rokid Glasses if…
- You want the lighter 49g fit (vs 66g)
Verdict generated from the recorded spec differences shown in the table below — when a spec is missing for either product, it is left out rather than guessed.
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Specs Comparison
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| Specification |  Oakley Meta Vanguard $499 |  Rokid Glasses $699 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $499 | $699 |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | Prizm lens technology | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription lenses at participating certified retailers only (Meta help center); no range documented; not orderable with Rx on Meta.com or Oakley.com | yes, via magnetic clip-in corrective lens frame |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 66 | 49 |
| 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 | IPX4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 9 | 9 |
| Charging method | charging case (USB-C on case) | — |
| Charging time (min) | 1.25 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Tethered | ✕ No | — |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | on-device | — |
| Operating system | Meta AI app (iOS/Android companion) | Rokid AI (supports ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, Microsoft Translator, Google Maps integrations); 89-language translation, 5 offline |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 + NXP RT600 low-power co-processor, on-device |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 12 MP ultra-wide (122° FOV), 3K video | 12MP |
| Microphones | 5 | — |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | — | 0DoF |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | — |
| AI assistant | Meta AI | — |
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Oakley Meta Vanguard vs Rokid Glasses (2025 consumer AI+AR glasses): FAQs
Which is newer: the Oakley Meta Vanguard or the Rokid Glasses?
The Rokid Glasses is newer, released November 2025, versus October 2025 for the Oakley Meta Vanguard.
Which is cheaper: the Oakley Meta Vanguard or the Rokid Glasses?
The Oakley Meta Vanguard costs $499 and the Rokid Glasses costs $699, making the Oakley Meta Vanguard $200 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the Oakley Meta Vanguard or the Rokid Glasses?
The Rokid Glasses is lighter at 49g. The Oakley Meta Vanguard weighs 66g and the Rokid Glasses weighs 49g.
What is the main difference between the Oakley Meta Vanguard and the Rokid Glasses?
Based on recorded specs, the Oakley Meta Vanguard leads on price ($200 cheaper) while the Rokid Glasses leads on weight (17g lighter).