Snap Offers Discounts on Spectacles AR Glasses for Students and Teachers

Snap, the powerhouse behind Snapchat, is now offering its latest Spectacles AR Glasses at a more student-friendly price point. Through a new educational discount, these high-tech glasses are now available at half of their original $1,200 launch cost, making them more accessible to both students and educators.

The company’s fifth-generation Spectacles, known as Spectacles ’24, hit the market in September 2024. Originally, these glasses targeted developers with a subscription-style pricing of $100 per month over a one-year period.

The latest iteration of Spectacles has notably upped its game compared to its 2021 predecessor. Users now enjoy a broader field of view, enhanced resolution, added hand-tracking capabilities, and a completely refreshed software stack. Despite these advancements, the price hurdle has been a challenge for students and teachers eager to dive into the world of AR app creation and learning.

In a bid to make these innovative glasses more accessible, Snap is now offering a student discount that slashes the price in half. For $49.50 per month, with a minimum 12-month commitment, students can own the Spectacles. Alternatively, they can pay a one-time fee of $594 for the first year, followed by $49.50 each subsequent month to continue their journey with the headset.

This enticing offer is available to anyone holding a .edu email address or an email from an accredited educational institution. It’s not just limited to the U.S.; students and teachers across France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, and the Netherlands can all benefit from this discount.

If you’re curious about what these Spectacles can do, be sure to check out our comprehensive deep dive from last year, covering everything from specifications to functionality and software features.

Update (January 24th, 2:53PM ET): We’ve reworded some parts to better clarify the costs involved with the headset.