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Snap Specs

$2,195

Field of view: 51°
Weight: 132 g
Battery: 4 hr

Snap Specs Consumer Edition is the first mass-market version of Snap's standalone AR glasses, promising a smaller and lighter design than the developer-focused Spectacles Gen 5, with see-through AR lenses, hand tracking, and the full Snapchat Lens ecosystem -- spun out into the dedicated Specs Inc. subsidiary for its 2026 launch.

Pros & cons

Pros

Builds on proven Spectacles Gen 5 platform with years of AR development
Snapchat Lens ecosystem provides 375,000+ AR experiences at launch
Standalone operation -- no tethered phone or puck required
Specs Inc. spin-off demonstrates serious long-term organizational commitment
Smaller and lighter than developer Gen 5 -- designed for everyday wear

Cons

No specs confirmed: weight, FOV, battery life, price all unknown
No specific launch date -- '2026' is vague, could be late in the year
Spectacles Gen 5 had limited 45-min battery -- consumer version must improve significantly
Previous Spectacles generations had poor commercial reception
Snap's financial position raises questions about long-term hardware support

Full specifications

Display
Display type	proprietary LCoS light engines into see-through waveguides, binocular full color (16M colors)
Field of view (°)	51
HDR support	✕ No
Color support	Full color
Not published: Resolution, Pixels per degree, Refresh rate, Brightness, Virtual screen size
Optics
Optics type	waveguide
Dimming control	✓ Yes
Transparency level	see-through
Prescription support	✓ Yes
Diopter range	yes, prescription insert support
Physical
Weight (g)	132
Frame style	glasses
Foldable	✓ Yes
Not published: Color options, IP rating
Battery & power
Battery life (hours)	4
Not published: Charging method, Charging time
Connectivity
Connectivity	Bluetooth, WiFi
Tethered	✕ No
Compatible devices	iOS, Android
Computing
Processing type	on-device
Operating system	Snap OS (Android-based); Lens Studio ecosystem with Claude Code/Codex/Cursor agentic dev tools and new Native Development Kit
Chipset	dual Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (one dedicated to computer vision, one for Lenses)
Sensors & input
Camera	✓ Yes (2×)
Microphones	4
Speakers	open-ear · spatial audio
Tracking	6DoF, hand, head
Gesture control	✓ Yes
Voice control	✓ Yes
Not published: AI assistant

Where to buy

Check price at Snap Store

Snap Specs: FAQs

How much does the Snap Specs (Consumer Edition) cost?

The Snap Specs (Consumer Edition) costs $2,195 (USD).

What field of view does the Snap Specs (Consumer Edition) have?

The Snap Specs (Consumer Edition) has a recorded field of view of 51 degrees.

How much does the Snap Specs (Consumer Edition) weigh?

The Snap Specs (Consumer Edition) weighs 132g according to the manufacturer specification.

How long does the battery last on the Snap Specs (Consumer Edition)?

The Snap Specs (Consumer Edition) has a rated battery life of 4 hours.

Can I use the Snap Specs (Consumer Edition) with prescription lenses?

Yes, the Snap Specs (Consumer Edition) supports prescription lenses. The recorded diopter range is yes, prescription insert support.

Does the Snap Specs (Consumer Edition) have a camera?

Yes, the Snap Specs (Consumer Edition) has a built-in camera.

What devices work with the Snap Specs (Consumer Edition)?

The Snap Specs (Consumer Edition) lists compatibility with: iOS, Android.

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