OAKLEY META VANGUARD SETS NEW LIMITS FOR HUMAN POTENTIAL

Earlier this year, Oakley and Meta introduced a new category of Performance AI glasses for athletes, combining bold aesthetics with cutting-edge tech, and that was just the beginning. Oakley has spent 50 years pushing the limits of sport, design, and performance, and together with Meta, we’ve engineered AI glasses from the ground up, built for high-intensity sports, high-stakes training, and competition.

Today at Connect, Meta announced the next evolution: Oakley Meta Vanguard, a new line of Performance AI glasses designed for athletes who don't just push the limits, they create new ones.

"Our Goal at Oakley is always to create for the future and deliver to the present," says Caio Amato, Oakley Global President. "Oakley invented the sports performance category, now with Oakley Meta Vanguard we’re setting another new baseline for what is possible. We wanted to redefine what an eyewear could be by delivering Performance AI glasses, technological advancements that truly amplify human potential. And it’s a leap toward a new era of human possibilities."

“Glasses have emerged as the fastest-growing category in wearable technology, and we’re proud to be leading the charge with the introduction of a series of new wearables,” said Rocco Basilico, Chief Wearables Officer for EssilorLuxottica. “Our products have demonstrated that when iconic design meets breakthrough AI technology, most recently with the Oakley Meta HSTN leading our sports category, the result is wearable tech that the world will embrace, transforming how we view the future of eyewear. With Meta, our offerings will anchor a category that spans functions, technologies, brands, and communities worldwide. We’re looking at a long runway ahead of us.”

Oakley Meta Vanguard combines Oakley’s signature sport-driven design DNA with next-generation AI technology to give athletes deeper insights into their performance so they can own the moment and relive their biggest wins from the road, trail, or slopes. The line will launch in a new global campaign featuring Team Oakley Athletes, including world-class cyclist Mark Cavendish, bringing together Oakley’s legacy and Meta’s cutting-edge AI.              

Designed for Performance

Oakley Meta Vanguard is built for the demanding world of sports, where equipment has to keep up with the high speeds, rough conditions, and extreme action. With hands-free computing, athletes can stay fully in the moment, embracing one of the most exciting frontiers in modern technology. This is the next evolution of Athletic Intelligence and sports technology, it’s innovation wrapped in art.

Oakley Meta Vanguard pushes athletic performance further with features designed for real-world action:

Seamless Fitness Integration: Integrations with fitness apps including Strava and Garmin to track performance in real-time, letting athletes stay focused while the technology works behind the scenes.

Get personalized insights, as you move: Take training to the next level. With seamless integrations into health apps, just ask “Hey Meta, what’s my heart rate?” or “How am I doing?” for real-time insights via LED notifications. Garmin autocapture automatically records milestones so you can push performance further, hands-free.

Enduring Battery Life: With up to nine hours of use and six hours of continuous audio playback, the battery life can last an entire marathon run or century ride. The included charging case provides an additional 36 hours, while quick-charge delivers 50% in 20 minutes, keeping you moving without pause.

Hands-Free POV Camera: Document your marathon moments or ultimate ski descents from your point of view without touching a button. The 12-megapixel camera with a 122-degree wide-angle lens records up to 3K resolution, with slow motion, hyperlapse, and adjustable stabilization for pro-level playback and analysis.

Your Personal Highlight Reel: Oakley Meta Vanguard lets you capture your record-setting rides from your own perspective, completely hands-free. New capture modes like slow motion, hyperlapse, and adjustable video stabilization let athletes document adventures in creative ways. Whether you’re using that video to step up your performance or share your wins with the world, Oakley Meta Vanguard ensures you stay on top of your game.

Immersive Audio: Open-ear speakers are engineered to cut through noise of any environment, from busy streets to high-speed trails. A five-microphone array reduces wind interference for calls, messages, and voice commands, so your performance is never interrupted.

Design Details

Oakley Meta Vanguard features Oakley’s Three-Point Fit system with three replaceable nose pads, including low- and high-bridge options, for a secure, custom feel that stays in place during any activity. The frames are engineered to work seamlessly with cycling helmets, hats and have an IP67 dust and water resistance rating, meaning nothing can slow you down.

Wraparound Oakley® PRIZM™ Lens technology enhances contrast, amplifies colors, and makes subtle details stand out while shielding eyes from sun, wind, and debris across all conditions, helping athletes see more, react faster, and perform at their peak.

Of course, it’s good to have options. That’s why we’ve put together a lineup of four frame and lens color combos so you can pick the perfect pair:

• Oakley Meta Vanguard Matte Black with PRIZM™ 24K
• Oakley Meta Vanguard Matte White with PRIZM™ Black
• Oakley Meta Vanguard Matte Black with PRIZM™ Road
• Oakley Meta Vanguard Matte White with PRIZM™ Sapphire

It’s easy to replace the lenses on Oakley Meta Vanguard. Whether you need to better match the lighting during your workout or just want to change out your existing lenses, it’s simple to swap them, anytime. Replacement lens options are sold separately and include PRIZM ™ Road, PRIZM ™ 24K, PRIZM ™ Black, and PRIZM ™ Sapphire. Additionally, a PRIZM ™ Low Light replacement lens option will be coming soon.

Product Availability

Oakley Meta Vanguard will be available in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Australia, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. We’re also working to bring Oakley Meta Vanguard to Mexico, India, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates later this year.

Learn more about Oakley Meta Vanguard and sign up to be among the first to know about availability on Oakley.com and Meta.com.