Lenovo ThinkReality A3 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.
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Buy the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 if…
- You want the lighter 130g fit (vs 226g)
- You want adjustable lens dimming
Buy the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 if…
- You want the wider 46° field of view (vs 40°)
- 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 |  Lenovo ThinkReality A3 Contact manufacturer |  Snap Spectacles Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | — |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Stereoscopic binocular 1080p displays (birdbath optics) | Micro-LED waveguide |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | — |
| Pixels per degree | — | 37 |
| Field of view (°) | 40 | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | — |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 100 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Transparency level | see-through AR overlay | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription insert frame support; swappable nosepieces and ear-horn extensions | Optical inserts via Lensabl (NA) / Lensology (EU); total power +1.00 to -5.00 (SPH+CYL combined) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 130 | 226 |
| Frame style | tethered glasses | wraparound |
| Color options | Black | Matte Black |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | — | 0.75 |
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by host device) | USB-C charging case |
| Charging time (min) | — | 1.5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.4 | Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 6, USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Windows (select ThinkPad workstations), Motorola phones | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | on-device |
| Operating system | ThinkReality platform (Industrial Edition, Android host) / Windows 10-11 (PC Edition) | Snap OS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 onboard co-processing; host compute from tethered PC/phone | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 8MP (3×) | 12MP (2×) |
| Microphones | 3 | 4 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 6DoF, head, SLAM | 6DoF, hand, head |
| Gesture control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | — | ✓ Yes |
Buy the Lenovo ThinkReality A3
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Lenovo ThinkReality A3 vs Snap Spectacles Gen 5: FAQs
Which is newer: the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 or the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
The Snap Spectacles Gen 5 is newer, released September 2024, versus June 2021 for the Lenovo ThinkReality A3.
Which has the larger field of view: the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 or the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
The Snap Spectacles Gen 5 has the larger field of view: Lenovo ThinkReality A3 measures 40 degrees vs 46 degrees for the Snap Spectacles Gen 5.
Which is lighter: the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 or the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
The Lenovo ThinkReality A3 is lighter at 130g. The Lenovo ThinkReality A3 weighs 130g and the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 weighs 226g.
What is the main difference between the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 and the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
Based on recorded specs, the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 leads on weight (96g lighter) while the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 leads on field of view (6 degrees wider FOV).