Mad Gaze Glow Plus vs Snap Spectacles Gen 5
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Why Mad Gaze Glow Plus is better
- Weight: 134g lighter (92 vs 226)
- Field of View: 7 degrees wider FOV (53 vs 46)
Why Snap Spectacles Gen 5 is better
- Camera: Has built-in camera (Yes vs No)
- Spatial Audio: Has spatial audio (Yes vs No)
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  Mad Gaze Glow Plus $521 |  Snap Spectacles Gen 5 $99/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $521 | $99/mo |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Micro-LED waveguide |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 53 | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | — |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 118 | — |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Transparency level | see-through (adjustable via app) | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 92 | 226 |
| Frame style | wraparound | wraparound |
| Color options | Black | Matte Black |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | — | 0.75 |
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | USB-C charging case |
| Charging time (min) | — | 1.5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (via adapter) | Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 6, USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Android, PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | on-device |
| Operating system | — | Snap OS |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | 12MP (2×) |
| Microphones | 2 | 4 |
| Speakers | directional | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 6DoF, SLAM | 6DoF, hand, head |
| Gesture control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |