Snap
Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent)
Smart glasses · 2024 · Transparent
78
/ 100
From $999
VS
Meta Quest 3S wins by 10
Meta
Meta Quest 3S
2024
88
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict
Meta Quest 3S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent) lands at 78 and Meta Quest 3S at 88. That puts Meta Quest 3S ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent) if…
- ✓Lightweight AR-lite form factor
- ✓Prescription lens options
- ✓Hands-free camera/display
Pick Meta Quest 3S if…
- ✓Positional tracking
- ✓Spatial audio
- ✓Active game library
Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent) 78
vs 88 Meta Quest 3S
Score breakdown
Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent)
78 visuals 78
comfort 88
tracking 72
library 70
Meta Quest 3S
88 visuals 88
comfort 82
tracking 86
library 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent) | Meta Quest 3S |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Smart glasses | — |
| Variant | Transparent | — |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent)
Pros
- +Lightweight AR-lite form factor
- +Prescription lens options
- +Hands-free camera/display
Cons
- −Privacy concerns (camera)
- −Battery limited
- −Software ecosystem young
Meta Quest 3S
Pros
- +Positional tracking
- +Spatial audio
- +Active game library
Cons
- −Cables on PCVR
- −Comfort varies with headstrap
- −Battery limited on standalone
FAQ: Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent) vs Meta Quest 3S
Which is better, Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent) or Meta Quest 3S? +
Meta Quest 3S scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent) worth the price? +
At $999, Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent) delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in comfort.
Is Meta Quest 3S worth the price? +
At $299, Meta Quest 3S delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in visuals.
Does Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent) or Meta Quest 3S last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.