Snap’s $2,195 AR Specs glasses now available for preorder

Snap has opened preorders for its long-awaited consumer augmented reality glasses, which the company calls Specs and prices at $2,195. The devices are slated to begin shipping this fall in the US, UK, and France.

Snap positions Specs as standalone wearable computers. The company describes them as “a wearable computer built into see-through augmented reality glasses” that operate without any external puck or tether. Two frame sizes are offered: a 47mm version that weighs 132 grams and a 52mm model that weighs 136 grams. Both include removable inserts that accommodate “a wide range of prescriptions,” according to Snap.

The bold, wide frames house visible-light and infrared cameras; an LED bar in the center illuminates while the device records. Each lens can display digital content powered by what Snap calls “proprietary liquid crystal on silicon technology,” delivering a 51-degree field of view and the ability to reproduce 16 million colors. The lenses can transition from clear to tinted in roughly 10 seconds.

Specs rely on dual Snapdragon processors for AR performance. One chip is dedicated to computer vision while the second runs AR Lenses. Snap says the combination supports fast hand tracking, low latency, and responsive interactions so that digital overlays appear anchored in the physical environment. A single charge lasts up to four hours when used for audio and video playback, AI assistance, Bluetooth notifications, and similar tasks.

The glasses ship with a charging case that supplies four additional full charges, extending total usage to 20 hours. A magnetic cable can attach to the side of the frames for recharging or for streaming video from a connected phone, computer, or gaming device directly to the lenses. CEO Evan Spiegel highlighted the feature during his keynote at the AWE 2026 conference.

The launch marks a major step after years of development. Snap first introduced its Spectacles line in 2016. In the years since, the company has developed unreleased AR prototypes, spun its smart-glasses unit into a standalone business, and set a public goal of shipping consumer AR eyewear in 2026. CNBC reports the new price is more than 15 times that of the original Spectacles.

The product lands between lightweight smart glasses such as Meta’s popular Ray-Ban models and higher-end headsets such as Apple’s Vision Pro, which has struggled to gain traction. TechCrunch notes the unveiling took place at the spatial computing industry event while Reuters frames the Specs as Snap’s attempt to move computing beyond smartphones. The company has not released hands-on usage data from extended real-world testing.