The best comparison to the Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses is an "Ultra" smartwatch: they're heavier and pricier than the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), but with significant upsides that make the Vanguards seriously compelling for the athlete niche. And I already know I'll wear these more than my Ray-Bans.
You may not need the Vanguard's IP67 water resistance for sweaty workouts, 6db-louder speakers to counterbalance wind, or an extra hour of battery life for longer activities. They're not the right fit for using indoors, with no Transitions or clear lenses; nor is the Oakley Spheara style suited to "blending in" like Ray-Ban Wayfarers.
