Oakley Meta Vanguard vs Vuzix Z100
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Why Oakley Meta Vanguard is better
- Price: $0.9900000000000091 cheaper (499 vs 499.99)
- Camera: Has built-in camera (Yes vs No)
Why Vuzix Z100 is better
- Weight: 28g lighter (38 vs 66)
- Battery Life: 39 hours longer battery (48 vs 9)
- Prescription Support: Supports prescription lenses (Yes vs No)
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  Oakley Meta Vanguard $499 |  Vuzix Z100 $500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $499 | $500 |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | Prizm lens technology | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | see-through monochrome HUD |
| Prescription support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | — | Prescription inserts available ($149.99); clear or tinted lenses |
| Physical | ||
| 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 & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 9 | 48 |
| Charging method | charging case (USB-C on case) | USB-C |
| Charging time (min) | 1.25 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| 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 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 12 MP ultra-wide (122° FOV), 3K video | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 5 | 1 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| AI assistant | Meta AI | — |
Buy the Oakley Meta Vanguard
Buy the Vuzix Z100
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