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Snap Specs hands on: Standalone AR glasses are here
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The $2,195 glasses are Snap's biggest AR bet yet.
Key facts
- The $2,195 glasses are able to replicate much of the functionality of a mixed reality headset without a separate puck, controller or tethered connection
- The $200 case holds up to four additional charges, and will enable a standalone cellular connection when on the go (Snap is partnering with Verizon and other carriers on the plans, but no word
- They're chunkier than the bulkiest smart glasses the reporter has worn, but they are also far more capable than something like the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses
- At 132 grams, they're almost twice as heavy as Meta's display-enabled frames, but the weight felt more evenly distributed around their head
Summary
Snap has been experimenting with glasses for a decade and AR-enabled frames for the last five years. The $2,195 glasses are able to replicate much of the functionality of a mixed reality headset without a separate puck, controller or tethered connection. But after trying out Specs for themselves, the reporter thinks there's a lot to like. Specs come in two sizes: 47 mm and 52 mm. They're chunkier than the bulkiest smart glasses the reporter has worn, but they are also far more capable than something like the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. Given Specs' capabilities, the reporter thinks they look okay.