Magic Leap 2 vs Snap Spectacles Gen 5
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Magic Leap 2 is the better buy for most people, unless you need the lighter fit.
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Buy the Magic Leap 2 if…
- You want the wider 70° field of view (vs 46°)
- You need longer battery life (3.5 hours vs 0.75)
- You want adjustable lens dimming
Buy the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 if…
- You want the lighter 226g fit (vs 260g)
- 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 |  Magic Leap 2 Contact manufacturer |  Snap Spectacles Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | — |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Diffractive waveguide with dynamic dimming, binocular see-through | Micro-LED waveguide |
| Resolution | 1440x1760 | — |
| Pixels per degree | — | 37 |
| Field of view (°) | 70 | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | — |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 100 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Transparency level | dynamic dimming (0-100%) | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription inserts available | Optical inserts via Lensabl (NA) / Lensology (EU); total power +1.00 to -5.00 (SPH+CYL combined) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 260 | 226 |
| Frame style | visor with headband | wraparound |
| Color options | Black | Matte Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 3.5 | 0.75 |
| Charging method | USB-C | USB-C charging case |
| Charging time (min) | — | 1.5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 6, WiFi 6E, USB-C | Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 6, USB-C |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Standalone | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | on-device | on-device |
| Operating system | Android AOSP-based (ML OS); OpenXR, Unity, Unreal support | Snap OS |
| Chipset | Tethered Compute Pack (425 g): AMD quad-core Zen 2 x86, 16GB RAM, 256GB storage | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 12.6MP (9×) | 12MP (2×) |
| Microphones | 4 | 4 |
| Speakers | directional · spatial audio | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 6DoF, head, eye, hand, SLAM | 6DoF, hand, head |
| Gesture control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
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Magic Leap 2 vs Snap Spectacles Gen 5: FAQs
Which is newer: the Magic Leap 2 or the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
The Snap Spectacles Gen 5 is newer, released September 2024, versus September 2022 for the Magic Leap 2.
Which has the larger field of view: the Magic Leap 2 or the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
The Magic Leap 2 has the larger field of view: Magic Leap 2 measures 70 degrees vs 46 degrees for the Snap Spectacles Gen 5.
Which is lighter: the Magic Leap 2 or the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
The Snap Spectacles Gen 5 is lighter at 226g. The Magic Leap 2 weighs 260g and the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 weighs 226g.
What is the main difference between the Magic Leap 2 and the Snap Spectacles Gen 5?
Based on recorded specs, the Magic Leap 2 leads on field of view (24 degrees wider FOV) while the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 leads on weight (34g lighter).