Snap Launches $2,195 Standalone AR Glasses This Fall

WHO:

CNBC - Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap, debuted Specs at the Axios Media Trends Live event in New York on September 18, 2025.

CNBC - Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap.

Fast Company - Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap.

WHAT:

Techmeme - Snap has opened preorders for Specs, which are fully standalone true AR glasses priced at $2,195, with a $200 refundable deposit required.

UploadVR - Specs will include first-party Lenses for web browsing, on-foot navigation, measuring real-world objects, adding a second screen to your laptop, whiteboarding, and translation.

Yahoo Finance - Specs are designed to project high-resolution digital layers over a user’s actual surroundings.

Yahoo Finance - Specs will run on a pair of distinct, unspecified Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, with one chip coordinating the core operating system and applications, while the second acts as a dedicated computer vision hub.

UploadVR - Snap has invested over $3 billion into augmented reality research.

UploadVR - Specs are described as "true AR glasses" that can place virtual objects and interfaces into the real world.

UploadVR - Specs will include first-party Lenses for web browsing, on-foot navigation, measuring real-world objects, adding a second screen to your laptop, whiteboarding, and translation.

UploadVR - Snap has released two true AR development kits prior to Specs, with the first having a field of view of 26 degrees and the second 46 degrees.

UploadVR - Specs are expected to ship "this fall" to the US, UK, and France.

UploadVR - Snap has opened preorders for Specs, which are fully standalone true AR glasses priced at $2,195, with a $200 refundable deposit required.

UploadVR - Specs are expected to ship "this fall" in the US, UK, and France.

UploadVR - Specs feature a 51-degree diagonal field of view and weigh 132 grams for the 47mm frame size and 136 grams for the 52mm frame size.

UploadVR - Specs include proprietary LCoS displays capable of displaying 16 million colors per pixel, although the resolution has not been disclosed.

UploadVR - Specs achieve a motion-to-photon latency of 7 milliseconds, which is the lowest publicly stated latency for a 6DoF XR product.

UploadVR - Specs feature electrochromic lenses that can adjust to become clear indoors and sunglasses outdoors in 10 seconds.

UploadVR - Specs will include first-party Lenses for web browsing, navigation, measuring real-world objects, and more, along with support for a contextual AI assistant.

TechCrunch - Snap has created a subsidiary called Specs Inc. to house the development of its AR glasses.

Fast Company - Specs are expected to ship "this fall" for $2,195, with a refundable $200 deposit required for preorders.

Techmeme - Preorders for Specs can be made starting today with a refundable $200 deposit.

TechCrunch - Snap has been working on the Specs for over a decade.

CNBC - Specs are priced at $2,195, which is more than 15 times the price of Snap's previous camera-only Spectacles that debuted in 2016.

Engadget - Specs are described as a "wearable computer."

Fast Company - Specs are less chunky than previous Snap AR glasses.

Wired - Specs weigh 132 grams and 136 grams for the two sizes, respectively, which is around twice as heavy as Meta’s Ray-Ban Display Glasses.

Wired - Specs offer up to four hours of battery life on a charge, and the included battery case can charge the glasses four times, providing a total of 20 hours of use.

Techmeme - Snap launched its first standalone AR glasses, called Specs, priced at $2,195.

CNBC - Specs have a 51-degree field of view and are described as a "wearable computer."

Engadget - Specs will be available with prescription lenses and in two sizes: 47mm and 52mm.

Fast Company - Preorders for Specs require a refundable $200 deposit.

Wired - Specs are expected to ship later this year.

WHERE:

Techmeme - Specs will be available in the US, UK, and France.

WHEN:

Yahoo Finance - Initial shipments of Specs are scheduled to hit the United States, the United Kingdom, and France this fall.

CNBC - Specs are expected to ship "later this year."

Fast Company - Specs are set to ship "this fall."

WHY:

CNBC - Evan Spiegel believes that consumers are ready to think about computing differently, citing issues like neck pain from looking down at screens.

CNBC - Evan Spiegel believes consumers are ready to think about computing differently after nearly 20 years of smartphones, citing issues like neck pain from looking down at screens.

CNBC - Evan Spiegel believes consumers are ready to think about computing differently after nearly 20 years of smartphones.

Fast Company - Spiegel argues that Snap cannot fulfill its mission without its new AR glasses.

HOW:

Yahoo Finance - Specs will run sandboxed software applications called "Lenses," designed via Snap's Lens Studio, which include floating web browsers with video streaming capabilities, on-foot navigation, spatial object measuring, real-time translation, and an integrated, context-aware artificial intelligence assistant.

UploadVR - Specs run Snap OS, which is Android-based but does not allow the installation of APKs.

UploadVR - Specs will support a wide range of prescriptions through inserts, simplifying the shipping process.

UploadVR - Specs achieve a motion-to-photon latency of just 7 milliseconds, the lowest publicly stated latency for a 6DoF XR product.

UploadVR - Specs feature electrochromic lenses that can adjust to become clear indoors and sunglasses outdoors in 10 seconds.

Wired - Specs are designed to be self-contained, with no external battery pack or dependency on a smartphone for computing.

Fast Company - Specs will be available with prescription lenses and in two sizes: 47mm and 52mm.

CNBC - Specs are designed to bring digital visuals into a user's field of vision, allowing for shared experiences in the real world.

Wired - Specs are self-contained, with no external battery pack or dependency on a smartphone for computing.

(UPDATED June 17, 2026 17:53 UTC)

Snap has officially opened preorders for its new standalone augmented reality glasses, called Specs, which are priced at $2,195 and require a $200 refundable deposit. These glasses will feature first-party Lenses for a variety of applications, including web browsing, navigation, and real-time translation, and will be powered by two Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Initial shipments of Specs are set to arrive in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France this fall.

(UPDATED June 17, 2026 16:13 UTC)

Snap has made a significant investment of over $3 billion into augmented reality research, unveiling their new "true AR glasses" called Specs, which can seamlessly integrate virtual objects into the real world. These innovative glasses will run on Snap OS, support various prescriptions, and feature electrochromic lenses that adjust from clear to sunglasses in just 10 seconds, all while achieving an impressive motion-to-photon latency of only 7 milliseconds. Specs are set to ship this fall to customers in the US, UK, and France, and will include first-party Lenses for tasks like web browsing, navigation, and translation.

(UPDATED June 17, 2026 06:37 UTC)

Snap has opened preorders for its new augmented reality glasses called Specs, which are priced at $2,195 and require a $200 refundable deposit. These glasses are expected to ship this fall in the US, UK, and France, and they feature a 51-degree diagonal field of view with a weight of 132 grams for the 47mm frame and 136 grams for the 52mm frame. Specs also include advanced features like proprietary LCoS displays that can show 16 million colors per pixel, a motion-to-photon latency of just 7 milliseconds, and electrochromic lenses that adjust from clear to sunglasses in 10 seconds.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 21:50 UTC)

Snap has launched a new subsidiary called Specs Inc. to focus on the development of its innovative AR glasses, which were unveiled by co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel at the Axios Media Trends Live event in New York. The Specs are set to ship this fall for $2,195, with a refundable $200 deposit required for preorders, as Spiegel emphasizes that consumers are ready to rethink their computing habits. Designed to be self-contained, these glasses do not require an external battery pack or a smartphone for computing, addressing common issues like neck pain from looking down at screens.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 20:04 UTC)

Preorders for Snap's new Specs, described as a "wearable computer," can now be made with a refundable $200 deposit, and they are priced at $2,195, which is significantly higher than the company's previous camera-only Spectacles. These new glasses, which have been in development for over a decade, are less chunky than earlier models and come in two sizes, weighing 132 grams and 136 grams, respectively. Specs offer up to four hours of battery life on a single charge, and the included battery case can recharge them four times, providing a total of 20 hours of use, as Evan Spiegel believes consumers are ready to rethink their computing habits.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 18:31 UTC)

Snap has officially launched its first standalone AR glasses, called Specs, priced at $2,195, which are designed to bring digital visuals into a user's field of vision for shared experiences. These glasses feature a 51-degree field of view, come in two sizes with options for prescription lenses, and will be available in the US, UK, and France, with preorders requiring a refundable $200 deposit. Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap, believes that consumers are ready to think about computing differently after nearly 20 years of smartphones, and Specs are expected to ship later this year, specifically this fall.