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{{Device Infobox

|image=

|image=[[file:snap spectacles 51.jpg|350px]]

|VR/AR=[[Augmented Reality]]

|Type=[[Head-mounted display]]

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|Website=https://www.spectacles.com/

|Versions=Single version

|Requires=Spectacles mobile app, [[Lens Studio]] 5.0

|Requires=Spectacles mobile app, Lens Studio 5.0

|Predecessor=[[Snap Spectacles 4]]

|Successor=

|Successor=[[Snap Spectacles 6]]

|Operating System=[[Snap OS]]

|Chipset=Dual [[Snapdragon]] processors

|Chipset=Dual Snapdragon processors

|CPU=2x Snapdragon processors (unspecified model)

|GPU=Integrated

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==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>

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==Snap OS==

The fifth generation introduced '''Snap OS''', a groundbreaking operating system built specifically for AR glasses. Key features include:

The fifth generation introduced '''[[Snap OS]]''', a groundbreaking operating system built specifically for AR glasses. Key features include:

===Natural Interaction===

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* '''Dual Processor System''': Two [[Snapdragon]] processors from [[Qualcomm]]

* '''Architecture Benefits''':

* Split compute workload across stems

**Split compute workload across stems

* Increased performance

**Increased performance

* Reduced power consumption

**Reduced power consumption

* Better thermal management

**Better thermal management

* '''Cooling''': Titanium vapor chambers for heat dissipation<ref name="newsroom"></ref><ref name="uploadvr"></ref>

===Tracking and Sensors===

* '''Cameras''':

* 2 full-color, high-resolution cameras

**2 full-color, high-resolution cameras

* 2 infrared computer vision cameras

**2 infrared computer vision cameras

* '''Tracking Capabilities''':

* 6 degrees of freedom (6DoF)

**6 degrees of freedom (6DoF)

* Seamless hand tracking

**Seamless hand tracking

* Multi-modal AI support

**Multi-modal AI support

* Contextual understanding

**Contextual understanding

* '''Sensors''': 6-axis IMUs for inertial sensing<ref name="snapdev">https://docs.snap.com/spectacles/guides/general/technical-specifications</ref>

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* '''Microphones''': 6-microphone array

* '''Features''':

* Background suppression

**Background suppression

* Echo cancellation

**Echo cancellation

* Spatial audio rendering<ref name="snapdev"></ref>

**Spatial audio rendering<ref name="snapdev"></ref>

===Physical Design===

* '''Weight''': 226 grams (less than half typical VR headset weight)

* '''Power''':

* 45 minutes continuous standalone runtime

**45 minutes continuous standalone runtime

* USB-C port on stem for extended use with power bank

**USB-C port on stem for extended use with power bank

* Hot-swappable power support (internal battery maintains operation)

**Hot-swappable power support (internal battery maintains operation)

* '''Thermal Management''': Titanium vapor chambers

* '''Form Factor''': Traditional glasses design (though notably thick)<ref name="techcrunch"></ref><ref name="localjoost">https://localjoost.github.io/Snap-Spectacles-2024-my-take-after-a-month-of-spare-time-development/</ref>

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* '''Modern Foundation''': Support for TypeScript and JavaScript

* '''Version Control''': Improved tools for team-based development

* '''SnapML''**: Custom ML model integration for object identification and tracking

* '''SnapML''': Custom ML model integration for object identification and tracking

* '''Rapid Deployment''': Direct wireless push to Spectacles

* '''No Developer Tax''': Snap takes no revenue share from developers<ref name="devtech"></ref>

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===AI Integration===

* '''OpenAI Partnership''**: Cloud-hosted multimodal AI models

* '''OpenAI Partnership''': Cloud-hosted multimodal AI models

* '''My AI''': Snap's AI assistant integration

* '''Contextual Understanding''**: AI can process what users see, say, or hear

* '''Contextual Understanding''': AI can process what users see, say, or hear

* '''3D Asset Generation''**: AI-powered content creation<ref name="newsroom"></ref><ref name="auganix">https://www.auganix.org/ar-news-snap-spectacles/</ref>

* '''3D Asset Generation''': AI-powered content creation<ref name="newsroom"></ref><ref name="auganix">https://www.auganix.org/ar-news-snap-spectacles/</ref>

==Mobile App Integration==

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* '''6DoF Controller''': Use phone as a spatial controller

* '''Spectator Mode''': Friends without Spectacles can view AR content

* '''Screen Mirroring''**: Display phone screen in AR

* '''Screen Mirroring''': Display phone screen in AR

* '''Third-Person View''**: Spectator view for demos and instruction<ref name="newsroom"></ref><ref name="localjoost"></ref>

* '''Third-Person View''': Spectator view for demos and instruction<ref name="newsroom"></ref><ref name="localjoost"></ref>

==Developer Program==

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===Pricing and Availability===

* '''Cost''': $99/month with 12-month commitment ($1,188 total)

* '''Region''**: Initially U.S. only

* '''Region''': Initially U.S. only

* '''Application''**: Through Lens Studio developer program

* '''Application''': Through Lens Studio developer program

* '''Support''': Includes Snap Lab team assistance<ref name="techcrunch"></ref>

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Early reviews and developer feedback highlighted:

**Strengths:**

===Strengths===

* Impressive AR display quality despite limited FOV

* Superior hologram clarity compared to [[HoloLens]]

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* Innovative spectator mode feature

**Limitations:**

===Limitations===

* Large physical size ("extremely large" per TechCrunch)

* 45-minute battery life limiting all-day use

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* USB-C to C charging cable

* Optional prescription insert available<ref name="snapdev"></ref>

==Images==

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==See Also==

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[[Category:Devices]]

[[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]]

[[Category:AR Glasses]]

[[Category:Head-mounted Displays]]

[[Category:Developer Kits]]

[[Category:Snap Inc.]]

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