Meta announces new Oakley Vanguard smart glasses – here’s how they’re better than the HSTN glasses for athletes

Meta debuted new Oakley Vanguard glasses at Meta Connect 2025 to join the Oakley HSTN glasses that launched earlier in 2025, and we know the big question on your mind is what’s the difference between these two specs?

Obviously, there’s an immediate design difference – Vanguard is a visor while the HSTN glasses look kinda like more angular Wayfarers – though there are some important hardware and feature differences you’ll need to be aware of before you buy the wrong pair for your needs.

We’ll provide a deeper analysis once we’ve had the chance to test the Vanguard glasses beyond the demos we’ve had so far, but for now, here’s an overview of the differences between the two Oakley smart glasses.