Oakley Meta Vanguard Smart Glasses Launch in India: Price, Features, Battery Life

Oakley and Meta have officially launched the Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses in India, expanding their collaboration into the high-performance wearable segment. Designed specifically for athletes and endurance users, the new smart glasses combine fitness tracking, hands-free camera recording, immersive audio, and Meta AI voice assistance, positioning them beyond casual smart eyewear.

Oakley Meta Vanguard India Launch Overview

Built for High-Intensity Sports and Outdoor Training

Following their global debut in September 2025, the Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses have now arrived in the Indian market. According to the companies, the glasses are engineered for high-intensity sports, blending an action-ready camera, fitness app integration, immersive audio, and voice-controlled AI features.

The design incorporates Oakley’s Three-Point Fit system, along with three interchangeable nose pads, including low- and high-bridge options, allowing users to customise fit for long training sessions.

Oakley Meta Vanguard: Variants, Price and Availability

Price Starts at ₹52,300 in India

Variants available in India:

• Oakley Meta Vanguard Black with PRIZM™ 24K

• Oakley Meta Vanguard White with PRIZM™ Black

• Oakley Meta Vanguard Black with PRIZM™ Road

• Oakley Meta Vanguard White with PRIZM™ Sapphire

Price: ₹52,300 onwards

Availability:
The Oakley Meta Vanguard lineup will be sold through:

• Sunglass Hut

• LensCrafters

• Select optical retail stores across India

Performance-First Design and Durability

Optimised for Helmets, Sweat, and Outdoor Conditions

Unlike lifestyle-oriented smart glasses, the Oakley Meta Vanguard is positioned as a performance-centric wearable. The frame design works comfortably with cycling helmets and caps, while the IP67 dust and water resistance rating ensures protection against sweat, rain, and harsh outdoor training environments.

Oakley says the glasses are designed to withstand intense physical activity, making them suitable for cycling, running, and endurance sports.

Fitness Data and Real-Time Feedback With Meta AI

Garmin Integration and Voice-Based Metrics

A key highlight of the Oakley Meta Vanguard is its deep focus on fitness data. Meta AI integrates with Garmin and other fitness apps, enabling users to check:

• Heart rate

• Pace

• Performance metrics

This can be done using voice commands, eliminating the need to check a phone or smartwatch mid-activity.

Oakley also highlights a status LED in the user’s peripheral vision, which provides real-time visual feedback on whether users are within target ranges for metrics like heart rate or pace, without breaking stride.

Hands-Free Action Camera for Training and Content

12MP Wide-Angle Camera With 3K Video

The Oakley Meta Vanguard includes a centred 12MP camera with a 122-degree wide-angle lens. It supports:

• Up to 3K video recording

• Slow-motion video

• Hyperlapse

• Adjustable stabilisation

The hands-free setup allows athletes to capture point-of-view footage for training analysis or sharing without stopping to operate a separate camera.

Audio, Microphones, and Smart Features

Louder Open-Ear Audio and Clear Voice Control

The smart glasses feature open-ear speakers that are claimed to be louder than earlier Oakley Meta models, including the Oakley Meta HSTN. A five-microphone array is designed to reduce wind noise, improving call quality and voice interactions during outdoor movement.

Meta AI features available in India include:

• Hindi language support

• UPI Lite payments

• Optional celebrity voice featuring Deepika Padukone

These additions bring localisation and everyday utility to the performance-focused hardware.

Battery Life and Charging

Up to 9 Hours of Use With Fast Charging

• Up to 9 hours of battery life

• Up to 6 hours of continuous audio playback

• Charging case provides an additional 36 hours

• Fast charging delivers up to 50% charge in 20 minutes

Oakley Meta Vanguard: Key Highlights at a Glance

Specifications Summary

• Oakley PRIZM lenses to block sun, wind, and dust

• Open-ear speakers louder than Oakley Meta HSTN

• Five-microphone array with wind-noise reduction

• IP67 dust and water resistance

• Helmet- and hat-optimised Three-Point Fit system

• Three swappable nose pads

• 12MP centred camera with 3K video recording

• Garmin device integration for live workout stats