DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses vs Snap Spectacles Gen 5
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 is the better buy for most people, unless you need the lighter fit.
We may earn a commission on purchases made through links on this page.
Buy the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses if…
- You want the lighter 200g fit (vs 226g)
- You need longer battery life (2 hours vs 0.75)
Buy the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 if…
- You want the wider 46° field of view (vs 30°)
- You're an iPhone user
Verdict generated from the recorded spec differences shown in the table below — when a spec is missing for either product, it is left out rather than guessed.
See the full rankings
Specs Comparison
Specs last verified
| Specification |  DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses Contact manufacturer |  Snap Spectacles Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | — |
| Display | ||
| Display type | LCOS + LED light engine into DigiLens Crystal photopolymer waveguides, binocular | Micro-LED waveguide |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | — |
| Pixels per degree | — | 37 |
| Field of view (°) | 30 | 46 |
| Brightness (nits) | 2500 | — |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 100 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✕ No | — |
| Transparency level | — | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription inserts available (maker accessory list; vendor unnamed) | Optical inserts via Lensabl (NA) / Lensology (EU); total power +1.00 to -5.00 (SPH+CYL combined) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 200 | 226 |
| Frame style | — | wraparound |
| Color options | — | Matte Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 2 | 0.75 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C charging case |
| Charging time (min) | — | 1.5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 6, USB-C |
| Tethered | — | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Standalone | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | on-device |
| Operating system | DigiOS (AOSP Android 12), OpenXR and WebXR compatible | Snap OS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2, 8GB RAM (standalone) | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 48MP | 12MP (2×) |
| Microphones | — | 4 |
| Speakers | directional · spatial audio | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 6DoF | 6DoF, hand, head |
| Gesture control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | — | ✓ Yes |
Buy the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses
Buy the Snap Spectacles Gen 5
Keep shopping
Jump straight to full specs and where to buy either model, or keep exploring related picks.
More ways to decide
DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses vs Snap Spectacles Gen 5: FAQs
Which is newer: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
The Snap Spectacles Gen 5 is newer, released September 2024, versus January 2024 for the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses.
Which has the larger field of view: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
The Snap Spectacles Gen 5 has the larger field of view: DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses measures 30 degrees vs 46 degrees for the Snap Spectacles Gen 5.
Which is lighter: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses is lighter at 200g. The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses weighs 200g and the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 weighs 226g.
What is the main difference between the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses and the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
Based on recorded specs, the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses leads on weight (26g lighter) while the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 leads on field of view (16 degrees wider FOV).