While both are performance AI glasses, Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses differ from Oakley Meta HSTN in frame design and in the following ways:
- Water resistance: Vanguard has an IP67 rating (dust and water resistant up to 1 meter), while HSTN has an IPX4 rating (splash resistant).
- Battery life: Vanguard offers up to 9 hours of use; HSTN offers up to 8 hours.
- Camera: Vanguard’s camera has a 122° FOV and is centered; HSTN’s camera has a 100° FOV and is athlete-centered but not centered. Both support 3K video.
- Design: Vanguard is built for more extreme, high intensity sports like mountain biking and skiing; HSTN is built for lower impact, casual sports like golfing.
- Audio: Vanguard has more powerful open-ear speakers (6dB louder than HSTN).
- Lens options: Vanguard uses wrap-around Prizm™ lenses optimized for sports; HSTN offers a wider variety of lens options