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The Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses are exactly what I've been waiting for


I made my old Ray-Ban Metas work for workouts, but the Vanguards are intentionally designed for athletes. It showed during my hands-on.

My last-gen Ray-Bans slide constantly down my face or bounce on my nose while running, while the Vanguards stayed secure during a treadmill sprint. Best of all, the Vanguards have an IP67 rating — compared to IPX4 on the current models — that makes them much better suited to both extreme sports and everyday workouts, with no fear that rain or sweat will break something. Wearing them at Meta Connect, I found them comfortable and securely fitted enough that I could see myself taking them out on every run, protecting my eyes and giving me the music and photos I need to stay in the zone.

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