Snap officially launched the long awaited SPECS augmented-reality smart glassesand the company aims to go far beyond just another geeky gadget for first-time users. By SPCS, CEO of Snap Evan Spiegel you see AR glasses as the fashion wearable computer of the future.
Kaia Gerber of SPECS, by Steven Meisel, photo courtesy of SNAP
Revealed by AWE USA 2026SPECS are defined as a wearable computer built into AR vision glasses. They are available for pre-order now $2,195with $200 refundable depositand are expected to be shipped Fall 2026 of US, UK, and France.
Snap also provides SPECS with a strong introduction to fashion and culture. The campaign was shot by a famous photographer Steven Meisel and features Kaia Gerber, Jimmy Butler, Hoyeon, Imogen Heap, and Jack Harlow.
Despite its wearable vibe, SPECS packs impressive hardware into a surprisingly light frame. What sets the SPECS apart from the competition is that it is a fully self-contained AR glasseswith no puck or tether. They use a Swiss TR90 polymer frame available in two sizes: 47 mm by 132 grams again 52 mm by 136 grams. They include Snap’s liquid-crystal-on-silicon displaya 51-degree field of view, 16 million colorsagain electrochromic lenses that transition from clear to tinted in 10 seconds.
Internally, the use of SPECS two Snapdragon processorsalthough Snap did not reveal the exact chip models. One processor handles computer visionwhile the other is dedicated to performance AR lenses. Snap claims 7 ms image motion delaywhich should help digital objects stay strong in the real world.
Battery life is limited by arrival 4 hours of mixed usewhile the charging case provides four additional charges up to 20 hours in total.
According to Snap, SPECS can be used directions, location measurements, AI assistance, private screencast, whiteboard, entertainment, and shared AR experiences. That puts them somewhere between lightweight AI glasses and mixed reality headsets.
Closer competitors show that Snap’s approach is ambitious and explains the high price tag.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 the glasses start $379 and they are very simple almost it’s 52gbut they don’t have a display. Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses cost $799 and add a small screen for the right eye around it 69-70 gbut their display has a 20-degree field of view, and they are not full-surface AR glasses. I it’s 98g The Orion prototype it’s close to SPECS with real AR graphics and scope 70-degree field of viewbut it is not a consumer product, it is reported to cost approx $10,000 per unit to build, and requires a wireless compute puck and the neural wristband.
Xreal Auralaunched today at Wow 2026it is also close in weight by less than 95 g and provides scope 70-degree field of viewbut it depends on external computer puck which houses the main processor, battery, and heavy components. The Xreal Aura glasses deliver superior XR performance and thus require an external computing unit. The price has not been disclosed. AR/AI glasses by Rokid they are also very simple it’s 49gand internal battery as well Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1but use a simple monochrome waveguide display and it’s cheap $599.
The SPEC costs $2,195measure it’s 132gthen pack two Snapdragon processorsbattery, cameras, audio, and a 51-degree full-color AR display framed with no external puck or tether.Pre-orders for Exchange shares PECS they are open now Specs.com of US, UK, and France. Glasses have a price $2,195with $200 refundable deposit required to reserve a pair. Snap expects shipments to begin internally Fall 2026and buyers can choose between 47 mm Small Fit again 52 mm Wide Fit sizes, with prescription support through certified third-party partners.
| Device | Price | Weight | Display / FOV | The processor | Computer / Communication | Key Differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange shares PECS | $2,195 | 132 g / 136 g | Full color AR display, 51-degree FOV | Dual Snapdragon processors; exact chip models were not disclosed | Fully independent; no puck, no tether | Full-color standalone AR glasses with on-board computer, battery, cameras, and audio. |
| Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 | From $379 | About it’s 52g | There is no display | Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 | Frames for photography, audio, and AI; phone/app/cloud for other features | Simple and cheap, but mostly AI camera/sound glasses. |
| Meta Ray-Ban Display | $799 | About 69-70 g | Right eye color indicator, 20-degree FOV | Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 | Independent mirrors; no puck or tether, but paired with phone/app and Meta Neural Band | It has a built-in display, but it’s not full of native AR. |
| Meta Orion Prototype | Not for sale; he is reported to be nearby $10,000 each building unit | About it’s 98g | True AR, about 70-degree FOV | It has not been made public | Requires a wireless computer and the neural wristband | An advanced AR prototype, but not a consumer product. |
| Xreal Aura | The amount was not disclosed; $99 reservation deposit | Less than 95 g | The XR display, approx 70-degree FOV | Snapdragon Reality Elite XREAL X1S Spatial Coprocessor |
It requires an external computer due to the high performance of the processor; the main processor and battery are removed from the glasses | It’s very close in weight and wide FOV, but not as completely independent as SPECS. |
| Rokid Glasses (AI/AR) | $599 | it’s 49g | Two eyes Monochrome Micro-LED show, 23-degree FOV | Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 | Independent mirrors with on-board battery and counter; no puck or tether, but phone/cloud can be used for other features | It’s very simple and cheap, but uses a simple AR display. |
| Clarification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product name | SPECS |
| Product type | See with augmented reality smart glasses / wearable computer |
| Price | $2,195 |
| Pre-order a deposit | $200 refundable deposit |
| Shipping window | Waiting to start Fall 2026 |
| Introduce markets | United States, United Kingdom, France |
| Frame material | Swiss polymer TR90 |
| Available sizes | 47 mm Narrow Fit, 52 mm Wide Fit |
| Weight | it’s 132g 47 mm model, it’s 136g on the 52 mm model |
| Type of display | Take a proprietary liquid-on-silicon display |
| Optics | The transparent waveguide technology has been redesigned using billions of nanostructures |
| Field of view | 51 degrees |
| The color that comes out | 16 million colors |
| Show the equivalent | Comparable to a 24-inch desktop display or up to a 115-inch cinema screen viewed from approximately 10 feet |
| Lens installation | Electrochromic adaptive tint lenses |
| Tint change | It is clear that it has been colored 10 seconds |
| The processor | Two Snapdragon processors; exact chip models were not disclosed |
| Roles of processors | One processor handles computer vision; one is dedicated to using Lenses |
| The delay | 7 ms motion delay to image |
| Controls | Voice commands and manual/touch control |
| Independent operation | It is fully independent |
| External puck / tether | No puck, no tether |
| Battery life | Up to 4 hours mixed use |
| Charging case | It provides four additional charges |
| Complete battery with case | Up to 20 hours mixed use |
| The sound | Open-ear stereo speakers |
| Microphone | Built-in microphone |
| Charging / data interface | 5-pin interface |
| External broadcast | The USB-C streaming cable can be connected to a PC, phone, or gaming console |
| Prescription support | Prescriptions issued by certified third-party partners |
| Privacy policy | The LED light is on when you are recording |
| Privacy controls | Consent notification, device processing where possible, and user control over data stored, synchronized, shared, or deleted |
| Boxed | SPECS, charging case, charging cable, cleaning cloth, quick start guide, nose pad kit |
| Warranty | One year limited warranty |
| It’s coming back | 14 day return policy after receipt |
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