Oakley Meta Vanguard vs Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Oakley Meta Vanguard is the better buy for most people at $1000.99 less.
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Buy the Oakley Meta Vanguard if…
- You want to spend $1000.99 less ($499 vs $1499.99)
- You want the lighter 66g fit (vs 190g)
- You need longer battery life (9 hours vs 2)
Buy the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses if…
Going by the published specs alone, there is no clear reason to pick the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses over its rival here — compare the full table below.
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 |  Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses $1,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $499 | $1,500 |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | Prizm lens technology | — |
| 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 | Works alongside prescription glasses / safety frames via mounting options |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 66 | 190 |
| 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) | 9 | 2 |
| Charging method | charging case (USB-C on case) | — |
| Charging time (min) | 1.25 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6 | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✕ No | — |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | Standalone, iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | on-device | — |
| Operating system | Meta AI app (iOS/Android companion) | Android 9.0 (upgraded builds available; APK sideloading) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 (8-core, 2.52GHz), 6GB RAM, 64GB storage |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 12 MP ultra-wide (122° FOV), 3K video | 12.8MP |
| Microphones | 5 | — |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | — | 3DoF |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | — |
| AI assistant | Meta AI | — |
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Oakley Meta Vanguard vs Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses: FAQs
Which is newer: the Oakley Meta Vanguard or the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses?
The Oakley Meta Vanguard is newer, released October 2025, versus September 2019 for the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses.
Which is cheaper: the Oakley Meta Vanguard or the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses?
The Oakley Meta Vanguard costs $499 and the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses costs $1499.99, making the Oakley Meta Vanguard $1000.99 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the Oakley Meta Vanguard or the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses?
The Oakley Meta Vanguard is lighter at 66g. The Oakley Meta Vanguard weighs 66g and the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses weighs 190g.