Snap Offers Discounted Spectacles AR Glasses for Students and Teachers

Snap, well-known for creating Snapchat, has introduced a fresh initiative aimed at making their latest Spectacles AR Glasses more accessible to students and educators. By launching an educational discount, Snap has effectively slashed the $1,200 starting price by 50%.

These fifth-generation Spectacles, labeled Spectacles ’24, were unveiled to the public in September 2024. Unlike previous versions, this latest iteration is primarily marketed towards developers. For those keen on diving into the Spectacles experience, Snap offers a subscription model priced at $100 per month, based on a one-year commitment.

The newest version of Snap’s AR glasses boasts significant upgrades over the model from 2021. Among these are a broader field-of-view, superior resolution, the introduction of hand-tracking, and a revamped software stack. Despite these advancements, the original pricing posed challenges for students and educators who are eager to explore and develop AR applications.

To ease this financial hurdle, Snap has introduced a student discount. This offer reduces the monthly expense to $49.50 for a mandatory 12-month period. After the initial year, the cost remains at $49.50 per month for ongoing usage. Alternatively, users can opt for a one-time payment of $594 to cover the first year, with the same monthly rate applying afterward.

Eligibility for this deal requires having a .edu email or one associated with an accredited educational institution. The discount is available in various regions, including the US, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, and the Netherlands, providing a broader range of students and teachers the opportunity to benefit.

For those wanting to delve deeper into the capabilities of Snap’s latest Spectacles, you might find our comprehensive explainer from last year quite revealing. It addresses everything from specifications to features and software improvements.

Update (January 24th, 2:53PM ET): We’ve refined the language to better explain the headset’s pricing structure.