Snap has officially unveiled SPECS: standalone AR glasses with AI assistants and a price tag of $2195
Snap Inc. has made its long-awaited leap into the wearable computing market by announcing SPECS — a fully portable computer built into the frame of AR glasses. The device is now available for pre-order at a price of $2,195, positioning it as a premium product for professional users and early adopters of the technology.
Technical Specifications and Battery Life
The main difference between SPECS and its competitors is full autonomy. The device does not require a connection to a smartphone or an external computing module. The glasses weigh between 132 and 136 grams, making them among the lightest in their class. The frame is made of high-strength TR90 polymer.
Key specifications of SPECS:
- Field of view — 51 degrees, providing a wide area for augmented reality;
- Two Snapdragon processors for distributing the computing load;
- Signal latency — just 7 milliseconds, which is critical for AR interaction;
- Battery life of up to 4 hours on a single charge (up to 20 hours with the charging case).
Innovations in Design and Control
The lenses of the glasses are equipped with an electrochromic coating that automatically adjusts the tint level within 10 seconds depending on the lighting. This allows comfortable use of the device both indoors and outdoors.
SPECS run on their own operating system, Snap OS. The interface supports gesture and voice control. Users have access to navigation tools, work applications, and educational programs. Developers have received an updated Lens Studio for creating AR effects, and AI assistants capable of analyzing the surrounding environment in real time have been integrated into the system.
Privacy and Security
Snap has paid special attention to data protection. The glasses are equipped with an LED indicator that activates during video recording. Most data is processed directly on the device without being sent to the cloud. Users can independently manage their sync history and delete recordings.
Shipments to the USA, UK, and France will begin this fall.
Expert opinion: Snap SPECS are not just another pair of AR glasses, but the first truly standalone wearable computer from a major player. The price of $2,195 and the focus on developers indicate that the company is betting on the ecosystem and content, rather than the mass market. In the long term, it is the integration of AI assistants and local data processing that could be the key factors setting SPECS apart from solutions by Meta and Apple.