Snap has officially unveiled its new augmented reality glasses, simply called Specs, aiming to bring spatial computing into the real world. Announced by CEO Evan Spiegel at the Augmented World Expo, the hardware is positioned as a standalone device—no tethering or external pucks required—designed to make computing feel more human.
The device is available for pre-order starting today at SPECS.COM for $2,195, with a $200 refundable deposit. Snap expects to begin shipping units this fall to customers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.
Hardware and Design
Built for everyday wear, Specs are constructed from Swiss TR90 polymer and come in two sizes. The 47 mm model weighs 132 grams, while the 52 mm version comes in at 136 grams. Users requiring vision correction can utilize removable inserts to support a wide range of prescriptions.
- Price: $2,195
- Release Window: Fall 2026
- Weight: 132g (47mm) / 136g (52mm)
- Battery Life: 4 hours (up to 20 hours with charging case)
- Regions: US, UK, and France
The visual experience is powered by Snap’s proprietary liquid crystal on silicon display, which offers a 51-degree field of view. According to the company, this is equivalent to viewing a 24-inch desktop monitor or a 115-inch home cinema screen from 10 feet away. The optics utilize a waveguide embedded with billions of nanostructures, while the electrochromic lenses—inspired by Boeing 787 window technology—can shift from clear to tinted in 10 seconds.
Performance and Privacy
Under the hood, Specs run on two Snapdragon processors: one dedicated to computer vision and another for running Lenses. This configuration supports high-speed hand tracking and maintains a 7-millisecond motion-to-photon latency.
Snap emphasized a privacy-first approach for the device, noting that Specs feature an LED indicator that illuminates during recording. The company claims that data processing is prioritized on-device, and users maintain control over what information is stored, synced, or deleted.
Developer Ecosystem
Snap is betting heavily on its developer base to drive utility for the glasses. The company has introduced new tools, including agentic development for Lens Studio, designed to assist with prototyping, debugging, and optimizing Lenses. These tools are currently rolling out in Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor. Additionally, a new Native Development Kit allows developers to bring their own code and libraries directly into the Lens Studio environment.
To support the launch, Snap has partnered with several creative visionaries, including Jimmy Butler, Imogen Heap, Hoyeon, Jack Harlow, and Kaia Gerber, to showcase the potential of the device through a global campaign.