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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
|image=
|image=[[file:snap spectacles 51.jpg|350px]]
|VR/AR=[[Augmented Reality]]
|VR/AR=[[Augmented Reality]]
|Type=[[Head-mounted display]]
|Type=[[Head-mounted display]]
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|Requires=Spectacles mobile app, Lens Studio 5.0
|Requires=Spectacles mobile app, Lens Studio 5.0
|Predecessor=[[Snap Spectacles 4]]
|Predecessor=[[Snap Spectacles 4]]
|Successor=
|Successor=[[Snap Spectacles 6]]
|Operating System=[[Snap OS]]
|Operating System=[[Snap OS]]
|Chipset=Dual Snapdragon processors
|Chipset=Dual Snapdragon processors
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==


The '''Snap Spectacles 5''' (also known as '''fifth generation Spectacles''') are standalone [[augmented reality]] glasses developed by [[Snap Inc.]], unveiled by CEO [[Evan Spiegel]] at the Snap Partner Summit on September 17, 2024. These glasses represent a major evolution from previous generations, introducing [[Snap OS]], significantly improved display technology, and enhanced AR capabilities while maintaining a focus on social and collaborative experiences.<ref name="newsroom">https://newsroom.snap.com/sps-2024-spectacles-snapos</ref>
The '''Snap Spectacles 5''' (also known as '''fifth generation Spectacles''') are standalone [[augmented reality]] [[glasses]] developed by [[Snap Inc.]], unveiled by CEO [[Evan Spiegel]] at the Snap Partner Summit on September 17, 2024. These glasses represent a major evolution from previous generations, introducing [[Snap OS]], significantly improved display technology, and enhanced AR capabilities while maintaining a focus on social and collaborative experiences.<ref name="newsroom">https://newsroom.snap.com/sps-2024-spectacles-snapos</ref>


Unlike consumer products, Spectacles 5 are available exclusively through the Spectacles Developer Program at $99 per month with a one-year commitment, totaling approximately $1,200. This hardware-as-a-service model reflects Snap's continued focus on building a developer ecosystem before eventual consumer release.<ref name="techcrunch">https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/17/snaps-extremely-large-spectacles-bring-impressive-ar-to-developers-at-99-a-month/</ref>
Unlike consumer products, Spectacles 5 are available exclusively through the Spectacles Developer Program at $99 per month with a one-year commitment, totaling approximately $1,200. This hardware-as-a-service model reflects Snap's continued focus on building a developer ecosystem before eventual consumer release.<ref name="techcrunch">https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/17/snaps-extremely-large-spectacles-bring-impressive-ar-to-developers-at-99-a-month/</ref>
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* USB-C to C charging cable
* USB-C to C charging cable
* Optional prescription insert available<ref name="snapdev"></ref>
* Optional prescription insert available<ref name="snapdev"></ref>
==Images==
<gallery mode="packed">
File:snap spectacles 55.jpg
File:snap spectacles 54.jpg
File:snap spectacles 53.jpg
File:snap spectacles 52.jpg
File:snap spectacles 51.jpg
</gallery>


==See Also==
==See Also==
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[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:Head-mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Head-mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Developer Kits]]
[[Category:Developer Kits]]
[[Category:Snap Inc.]]
[[Category:Snap Inc.]]
[[Category:2024 in Technology]]
[[Category:2024 in Technology]]