Preorder SPECS, Snap's First-Ever AR Glasses
Lightweight and stylish personal wearable computer.
Snap Inc., the company behind popular social media app Snapchat, has officially opened preorders for its first-ever augmented reality (AR) glasses called SPECS. The glasses are set to be available in the United States, United Kingdom, and France starting in the fall of 2026, with a preorder price of $2,195 per pair. This price includes a $200 refundable deposit to secure your purchase.
SPECS is designed to be a daily-wear pair of glasses, made from a durable and lightweight Swiss TR90 thermoplastic. They come in two sizes - 47mm and 52mm - and weigh around 4.6 ounces. Despite their weight, SPECS incorporates advanced optics and a personal wearable computer, positioning itself as the most advanced consumer AR glasses on the market.
Instead of using a traditional powered display, SPECS utilizes transparent waveguide technology to project user interface elements onto ordinary lenses without compromising users' spatial awareness. Alternatively, SPECS can provide a full-color immersive display with a 51-degree field of view, equivalent to a 115-inch cinema screen placed approximately ten feet away.
The glasses are electrochromatic, meaning they automatically adjust their tint based on the environment, and they are compatible with prescription lenses. SPECS is equipped with dual Snapdragon processors and runs on the proprietary Snap OS 2.0 operating system. With onboard infrared and RGB cameras, sensors, and computer vision capabilities, SPECS can understand the user's surroundings in real-time to deliver relevant information and experiences.
The glasses are tetherless, with an estimated 4-hour battery life for mixed-use operation, and a charging case that extends total usage time to 20 hours. While the price might seem steep for some, SPECS is intended for creators, professionals, travelers, and tech enthusiasts who see the potential value in AI-powered wearable technology.
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