Smart Glasses Comparison

Compare smart glasses

Compare features, capabilities, prices, and ratings to find the smart glasses that make the most sense for you.

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2

AI Glasses

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2

$459 USD9/10

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 combines a traditional Ray-Ban design with a 12 MP camera, open-ear audio, Meta AI and hands-free controls. Gen 2 adds improved video capture and up to 8 hours of moderate-use battery life.

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Oakley Meta Vanguard

AI Glasses

Oakley Meta Vanguard

$499 USD9/10

Oakley Meta Vanguard is a sport-focused AI smart glasses platform designed for training, outdoor activities and hands-free capture. It combines a 12 MP camera, open-ear audio, Meta AI, fitness integrations and a rugged IP67-rated design.

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Side by Side

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 vs Oakley Meta Vanguard

FeatureRay-Ban Meta Gen 2Oakley Meta Vanguard
Price$459 USD$499 USD
Overall Rating9/109/10
CategoryAI GlassesAI Glasses
Camera12 MP ultra-wide camera12 MP ultra-wide camera
Audio2 custom-built open-ear speakers2 custom-built open-ear speakers
AIMeta AIMeta AI with Garmin and fitness integrations
DisplayNoneNone
BatteryUp to 8 hours of moderate useUp to 9 hours of daily use; up to 6 hours continuous audio
WeightNot specified by manufacturer66 g
PrescriptionPrescription lenses available in selected configurationsPrescription lenses available in selected configurations
CompatibilityiOS and AndroidiOS 14.4+ and Android 10+

Ratings Breakdown

How the two glasses compare

Our scores are based on how each model performs across the key categories that matter most when choosing smart glasses.

CategoryRay-Ban Meta Gen 2Oakley Meta Vanguard
AI10/1010/10
Camera9/109/10
Audio9/109/10
Display0/100/10
Battery9/109/10
Comfort9/109/10
Value9/108/10

Our Take

Which one should you choose?

🏆 Best Overall

It's a tie

Both products have the same overall score.

AI Winner

It's a tie

Both products scored 10/10.

Camera Winner

It's a tie

Both products scored 9/10.

Audio Winner

It's a tie

Both products scored 9/10.

Display Winner

It's a tie

Both products scored 0/10.

Battery Winner

It's a tie

Both products scored 9/10.

Comfort Winner

It's a tie

Both products scored 9/10.

Value Winner

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2: 9/10 · Oakley Meta Vanguard: 8/10

The right choice depends on what you want from your smart glasses. We compare these two models across features, usability, price, design, battery life, and overall value to help you decide which one is the better fit for your needs.