Snap Spectacles Gen 5 vs Vuzix Blade 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Why Snap Spectacles Gen 5 is better
- Field of View: 26 degrees wider FOV (46 vs 20)
- Gesture Control: Has gesture control (Yes vs No)
- Spatial Audio: Has spatial audio (Yes vs No)
- Tracking: Full 6DoF tracking (6DoF vs 3DoF)
Why Vuzix Blade 2 is better
- Weight: 136g lighter (90 vs 226)
- Battery Life: 2.25 hours longer battery (3 vs 0.75)
- Prescription Support: Supports prescription lenses (Yes vs No)
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  Snap Spectacles Gen 5 $99/mo |  Vuzix Blade 2 $800 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $99/mo | $800 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-LED waveguide | Waveguide projection, full-color 24-bit, right eye only (monocular) |
| Resolution | — | 480x480 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 24 |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | 20 |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 2000 |
| 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 AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | — | 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 | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |