Microsoft HoloLens 2 vs Snap Specs
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Snap Specs is the better buy for most people.
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Buy the Microsoft HoloLens 2 if…
Going by the published specs alone, there is no clear reason to pick the Microsoft HoloLens 2 over its rival here — compare the full table below.
Buy the Snap Specs if…
- You want the lighter 132g fit (vs 566g)
- You need longer battery life (4 hours vs 2.5)
- You want adjustable lens dimming
- 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 |  Microsoft HoloLens 2 Contact manufacturer |  Snap Specs $2,195 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | $2,195 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | See-through holographic waveguide lenses, 2k 3:2 light engines (laser-scanned MEMS) | proprietary LCoS light engines into see-through waveguides, binocular full color (16M colors) |
| Resolution | 2048x1080 | — |
| Pixels per degree | 47 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 52 | 51 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | — |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | see-through AR overlay | see-through |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Fits over eyeglasses | yes, prescription insert support |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 566 | 132 |
| Frame style | headband visor | glasses |
| Color options | Black | — |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 2.5 | 4 |
| Charging method | USB-C | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 5, WiFi 6, USB-C | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Standalone, Windows | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | on-device | on-device |
| Operating system | Windows Holographic OS (Windows 10-based; final feature release 24H1, Nov 2024) | Snap OS (Android-based); Lens Studio ecosystem with Claude Code/Codex/Cursor agentic dev tools and new Native Development Kit |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 + 2nd-gen custom Holographic Processing Unit (HPU), 4GB LPDDR4x, 64GB UFS 2.1 (untethered) | dual Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (one dedicated to computer vision, one for Lenses) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 8MP (5×) | ✓ Yes (2×) |
| Microphones | 5 | 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 |
| AI assistant | Cortana | — |
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Microsoft HoloLens 2 vs Snap Specs (Consumer Edition): FAQs
Which has the larger field of view: the Microsoft HoloLens 2 or the Snap Specs?
The Microsoft HoloLens 2 has the larger field of view: Microsoft HoloLens 2 measures 52 degrees vs 51 degrees for the Snap Specs.
Which is lighter: the Microsoft HoloLens 2 or the Snap Specs?
The Snap Specs is lighter at 132g. The Microsoft HoloLens 2 weighs 566g and the Snap Specs weighs 132g.
What is the main difference between the Microsoft HoloLens 2 and the Snap Specs?
Based on recorded specs, the Microsoft HoloLens 2 leads on field of view (1 degree wider FOV) while the Snap Specs leads on weight (434g lighter).