Comparison
Oakley Meta Vanguard vs Ray-Ban Meta Audio
| Oakley Meta Vanguard | Ray-Ban Meta Audio | |
|---|---|---|
| Glaiss score | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Launch price | 549 € | 349 € |
| Weight | 66 g | — |
| Type | AI, no display | AI, no display |
| Display | No display | No display |
| Field of view | — | — |
| Camera | 12 MP 122° ultrawide | No camera |
| Battery | 9 h | 12 h |
| AI | Meta AI (Llama 4) | Meta AI |
| Translation | — | — |
| English | Assistant speaks English · confirmed by the manufacturer | Assistant speaks English · confirmed by the manufacturer |
| Seller warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
Which should you buy?
Both belong to the same family, so here the scores are genuinely comparable.
Oakley Meta Vanguard wins the overall score by 0.3 points, but that score averages six criteria and you will only use some of them.
Battery is not close: Ray-Ban Meta Audio lasts 12 hours against 9 h for the Oakley Meta Vanguard. The reason is the camera: recording is what drains the cell.
Oakley Meta Vanguard has a camera and Ray-Ban Meta Audio does not. If you want to capture without reaching for your phone, the comparison ends there.
Both have manufacturer-confirmed language support.
On price, Ray-Ban Meta Audio is 200 € cheaper.