# Oakley Meta Vanguard vs Vuzix Z100

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/oakley-meta-vanguard-vs-vuzix-z100/
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 Vuzix Z100 is the better buy for most people, unless you need a built-in camera.**

- Buy the Oakley Meta Vanguard if you want a built-in camera.
- Buy the Vuzix Z100 if you want the lighter 38g fit (vs 66g) and you need longer battery life (48 hours vs 9).

## Specifications

| Spec | Oakley Meta Vanguard | Vuzix Z100 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $499 | $500 |
| Optics type | Prizm lens technology | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | see-through monochrome HUD |
| 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 | Prescription inserts available ($149.99) |
| Weight (g) | 66 | 38 |
| Frame style | shield sport wrap | rectangular |
| Color options | Black / Prizm 24K, White / Prizm Black, Black / Prizm Road, White / Prizm Sapphire | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Battery life (hours) | 9 | 48 |
| Charging method | charging case (USB-C on case) | USB-C |
| Charging time (min) | 1.25 | — |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Processing type | on-device | phone |
| Operating system | Meta AI app (iOS/Android companion) | Vuzix Connect app (iOS/Android); Android + iOS SDKs |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 | None onboard — smartphone companion device |
| Camera | 12 MP ultra-wide (122° FOV), 3K video | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 5 | 1 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | — |
| AI assistant | Meta AI | — |

Product pages: https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/oakley-meta-vanguard/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/vuzix-z100/
Machine records: https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/oakley-meta-vanguard.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/vuzix-z100.json