Snap Offers Discounted Spectacles AR Glasses for Students and Educators

Snap, the innovative team behind Snapchat, has decided to make some waves by offering a sweet deal for their latest Spectacles AR Glasses. A fresh educational discount now slashes the original $1,200 price tag right down the middle, making these cutting-edge wearables much more attainable for students and teachers alike.

The Spectacles ’24, as they are officially known, first hit the scene in September 2024. This fifth-generation model isn’t just for anyone, though. It’s been particularly geared towards developers and costs $100 monthly if you commit to a whole year.

Beneath the sleek design, Snap’s newest AR spectacles are packed with enhancements over their 2021 predecessor. They boast a wider field-of-view, superior resolution, new hand-tracking capabilities, and a completely revamped software stack. Still, even with all these improvements, the price seemed to put them out of reach for many in the educational field who are eager to explore AR technologies.

Thanks to the new discount, the price drops significantly to $49.50 monthly over a minimum 12-month term—or you can pay $594 upfront for that same year, with the monthly cost continuing afterward. With this, Snap aims to make it easier for aspiring AR developers in academia to experience their technology firsthand.

If you’re keen on jumping in on this offer, you’ll need a .edu email address or one from a recognized educational institution. Snap’s student discount isn’t just limited to the United States; it’s available in several regions, including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, and the Netherlands.

For those curious about what’s inside the Spectacles ’24 and what they can do, we’ve got you covered with an in-depth explainer from last year. It digs into all the specs, capabilities, and the software these groundbreaking glasses are running.

Editor’s Note (January 24th, 2:53PM ET): We’ve made some tweaks to clarify the overall cost of owning these high-tech spectacles.