Mad Gaze Glow Plus 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 Mad Gaze Glow Plus is the better buy for most people, unless you need a built-in camera.
Buy the Mad Gaze Glow Plus if…
- You want the wider 53° field of view (vs 46°)
- You want the lighter 92g fit (vs 226g)
- You play on Nintendo Switch
- You play on PlayStation
Buy the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 if…
- You want a built-in camera
- You wear prescription lenses
- 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 |  Mad Gaze Glow Plus $521 |  Snap Spectacles Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $521 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Micro-LED waveguide |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | — |
| Pixels per degree | — | 37 |
| Field of view (°) | 53 | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | — |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 118 | 100 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | waveguide |
| Transparency level | see-through (adjustable via app) | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | — | Optical inserts via Lensabl (NA) / Lensology (EU); total power +1.00 to -5.00 (SPH+CYL combined) |
| 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 |
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Mad Gaze Glow Plus vs Snap Spectacles Gen 5: FAQs
Which is newer: the Mad Gaze Glow Plus or the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
The Snap Spectacles Gen 5 is newer, released September 2024, versus June 2020 for the Mad Gaze Glow Plus.
Which has the larger field of view: the Mad Gaze Glow Plus or the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
The Mad Gaze Glow Plus has the larger field of view: Mad Gaze Glow Plus measures 53 degrees vs 46 degrees for the Snap Spectacles Gen 5.
Which is lighter: the Mad Gaze Glow Plus or the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
The Mad Gaze Glow Plus is lighter at 92g. The Mad Gaze Glow Plus weighs 92g and the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 weighs 226g.
What is the main difference between the Mad Gaze Glow Plus and the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
Based on recorded specs, the Mad Gaze Glow Plus leads on weight (134g lighter) while the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 leads on camera (Has built-in camera).