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Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent)
Smart glasses · 2024 · Transparent
78
/ 100
From $999
VS
Pico 4 Ultra wins by 8
Pico
Pico 4 Ultra
2024
86
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
Pico 4 Ultra takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent) lands at 78 and Pico 4 Ultra at 86. That puts Pico 4 Ultra ahead by 8 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 Pico 4 Ultra if…
- ✓Positional tracking
- ✓Spatial audio
- ✓Active game library
Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent) 78
vs 86 Pico 4 Ultra
Score breakdown
Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent)
78 visuals 78
comfort 88
tracking 72
library 70
Pico 4 Ultra
86 visuals 86
comfort 82
tracking 84
library 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent) | Pico 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Pico 4 Ultra
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 Pico 4 Ultra
Which is better, Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent) or Pico 4 Ultra? +
Pico 4 Ultra scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 Pico 4 Ultra worth the price? +
At $599, Pico 4 Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in visuals.
Does Snap Spectacles (5th gen) (Transparent) or Pico 4 Ultra 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.