Snap Offers Discounted Spectacles AR Glasses for Students and Teachers

Snap, the creative force behind Snapchat, is bringing its cutting-edge Spectacles AR Glasses within reach for students and educators by introducing an enticing educational discount. This offer slashes the eyewear’s original price of $1,200 by half, making tech innovation more accessible for the academic community.

Launched back in September 2024, Snap’s fifth-generation of Spectacles, dubbed Spectacles ’24, are primarily geared towards developers. They hit the market with a pricing model of $100 per month under a one-year deal.

These latest AR glasses from Snap come packed with notable upgrades over the previous 2021 version. Featuring a broader field-of-view, improved resolution, hand-tracking abilities, and a revamped software suite, these advancements make the Spectacles an exciting prospect. However, the hefty price tag had initially presented a hurdle for students and teachers eager to delve into AR app development and learning.

Snap has now addressed this concern by unveiling a student-friendly discount, effectively halving the cost. Those eligible can pay $49.50 a month over a 12-month period, after which it stays at $49.50 monthly for ongoing use. Alternatively, there’s an upfront payment option of $594 for the initial year, continuing thereafter at the same monthly rate.

To grab this offer, you need to have a .edu email or another email from an accredited educational institution. Plus, this discount extends to students and teachers across supported regions including the US, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, and the Netherlands.

For those curious to dive deeper into what Snap’s latest Spectacles offer, including detailed specifications, features, and software capabilities, do check out our comprehensive review.

(Updated on January 24th, 2:53PM ET) We’ve refined the phrasing to provide clearer insights into the cost of the headset.