INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses vs Snap Spectacles Gen 5
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 is the better buy for most people, unless you need adjustable lens dimming.
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Buy the INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses if…
- You want adjustable lens dimming
Buy the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 if…
- You want the wider 46° field of view (vs 36°)
- You need full 6DoF positional tracking
- You want spatial audio
- 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.
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Specs Comparison
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| Specification |  INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses $1,099 |  Snap Spectacles Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $1,099 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony MicroOLED 1080p engine into full-color waveguide with 1D expanded exit pupil, binocular | Micro-LED waveguide |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | — |
| Pixels per degree | — | 37 |
| Field of view (°) | 36 | 46 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | — |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 100 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Transparency level | — | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Rx lenses via INMO ($159, Essilor; myopia + astigmatism, no hyperopia) | Optical inserts via Lensabl (NA) / Lensology (EU); total power +1.00 to -5.00 (SPH+CYL combined) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | — | 226 |
| Frame style | — | wraparound |
| Color options | — | Matte Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | — | 0.75 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C charging case |
| Charging time (min) | — | 1.5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 6, USB-C |
| Tethered | — | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | — | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | on-device |
| Operating system | INMO OS on Android 14 | Snap OS |
| Chipset | standalone Android 14 system, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage; runs 90%+ of Android apps | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 16MP | 12MP (2×) |
| Microphones | — | 4 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 6DoF, hand, head |
| Gesture control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | — | ✓ Yes |
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INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses vs Snap Spectacles Gen 5: FAQs
Which is newer: the INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses or the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
The INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses is newer, released December 2025, versus September 2024 for the Snap Spectacles Gen 5.
Which has the larger field of view: the INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses or the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
The Snap Spectacles Gen 5 has the larger field of view: INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses measures 36 degrees vs 46 degrees for the Snap Spectacles Gen 5.