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I tried the Meta Oakley Vanguard smart glasses, and I'm ready to ditch my Ray-Bans for them

The latest pair of Oakley-branded smart glasses come in a familiar design with some thoughtful features.

These are only the second pair of smart glasses designed under the Oakley brand, but the polish and finesse are evident, from the improved speakers embedded within the thin yet durable frame to the IP67 rating to the health and fitness ecosystem in which Meta has surrounded the Vanguard with. Meta has carried over the best features of the Oakley HSTN model to the Vanguard, including the 12MP camera sensor that can capture at 3K resolution (capped at 30fps) and a six-hour-plus battery life. The Meta Oakley Vanguard smart glasses are available for preorder now and officially go on sale on October 29 at a starting price of $499, $100 more than the HSTN models and $150 more than the new second-generation Ray-Bans.

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