Snap Spectacles Gen 5 vs Vuzix Blade 2
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 Snap Spectacles Gen 5 if…
- You want the wider 46° field of view (vs 20°)
- You need full 6DoF positional tracking
- You want spatial audio
Buy the Vuzix Blade 2 if…
- You want the lighter 90g fit (vs 226g)
- You need longer battery life (3 hours vs 0.75)
- You want adjustable lens dimming
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 |  Snap Spectacles Gen 5 |  Vuzix Blade 2 $800 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $800 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-LED waveguide | Waveguide projection, full-color 24-bit, right eye only (monocular) |
| Resolution | — | 480x480 |
| Pixels per degree | 37 | 24 |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | 20 |
| 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 | see-through AR overlay | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Optical inserts via Lensabl (NA) / Lensology (EU); total power +1.00 to -5.00 (SPH+CYL combined) | Prescription inserts available (~$149.99) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 226 | 90 |
| Frame style | wraparound | safety glasses |
| Color options | Matte Black | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 0.75 | 3 |
| Charging method | USB-C charging case | Micro-USB |
| Charging time (min) | 1.5 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 6, USB-C | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 5, Micro-USB |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | Standalone, iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | on-device | on-device |
| Operating system | Snap OS | Android 11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 | Quad-core ARM CPU, 40GB storage (standalone) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 12MP (2×) | 8MP |
| Microphones | 4 | 2 |
| Speakers | open-ear · spatial audio | open-ear |
| Tracking | 6DoF, hand, head | 3DoF, head |
| Gesture control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Buy the Snap Spectacles Gen 5
Buy the Vuzix Blade 2
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Snap Spectacles Gen 5 vs Vuzix Blade 2: FAQs
Which is newer: the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 or the Vuzix Blade 2?
The Snap Spectacles Gen 5 is newer, released September 2024, versus September 2022 for the Vuzix Blade 2.
Which has the larger field of view: the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 or the Vuzix Blade 2?
The Snap Spectacles Gen 5 has the larger field of view: Snap Spectacles Gen 5 measures 46 degrees vs 20 degrees for the Vuzix Blade 2.
Which is lighter: the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 or the Vuzix Blade 2?
The Vuzix Blade 2 is lighter at 90g. The Snap Spectacles Gen 5 weighs 226g and the Vuzix Blade 2 weighs 90g.
What is the main difference between the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 and the Vuzix Blade 2?
Based on recorded specs, the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 leads on field of view (26 degrees wider FOV) while the Vuzix Blade 2 leads on weight (136g lighter).