Snap Spectacles Review — Could They Be a YouTube Tool?

https://moneyat30.com/snapchat-spectacles-review/ Are Snap's Spectacles a potential tool for creating YouTube content or just a silly splurge? Here's what you need to know about the camera-equipped glasses:

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The History of Spectacles

First released in 2016 — back when they were sold exclusively via odd-looking vending machines that would pop-up in limited locations — Spectacles are Snap Inc.'s first foray into wearable tech. Each pair of Spectacles sunglasses are equipped with a single camera along with a microphone and LED light that indicates when you're filming. The unique circular footage shot using Spectacles can then be uploaded to Snapchat and shared with friends.

Despite reportedly being left with unsold pairs of first-generation Spectacles, Snap debuted the second iteration of Spectacles in April 2018. Instead of the gimmicky vending machines, this time around the glasses could be purchased online (for the record, the original Spectacles did eventually make their way online as well). While sales numbers have not been released just yet, it seems that the new generation of wearable camera glasses have at least been better received by reviewers thanks to some new features and styles.

How are Spectacles 2.0 Different from 1.0?

As I mentioned, the newer version of Spectacles (the ones I now own) have a few notable improvements over their predecessors. The most obvious of these changes is the design of the glasses themselves. While the original set of glasses came in some fun, candy-colored versions along with a plain black, these proved divisive among reviewers. Additionally the yellow circles that surrounded the camera and LED ring on the glasses were also despised by many. In fact a quick Google search will turn up plenty of articles and videos detailing how Snap enthusiasts could alter their glasses to be more attractive.

For Spectacles 2.0, Snap elected to employ some more conventional colors — although they gave them some more pretentious names: Ruby, Onyx, and Sapphire. The latest glasses also remove those yellow rings, making the camera a little bit less noticeable to the untrained eye. Each pair of Spectacles 2.0 also offer two different lens options. To that point, Snap has partnered with Lensabl to offer prescription editions of the glasses as well.

Other reviewers who have experimented with both versions of the glasses also note that the latest generation of glasses are a bit slimmer and lighter than the originals. More noticeably, the Spectacles case — which doubles as a charging unit — has been significantly shrunken with the latest iteration.

Aside from looks, the newer Spectacles also got some tech upgrades. This includes housing two microphones as opposed to one and switching to an all HD output. However one of the most touted improvements was the water resistance the 2.0 Spectacles have. Snap hasn't released details on just how water resistant the new glasses are but the FAQ on their site states that they "work great in rain, snow, and even in shallow water! Just don’t keep them submerged for more than a few Snaps at a time."

Given the technical improvements and better design, it may not surprise you to learn that Spectacles 2.0 are also a bit pricier than the 1.0 verison. While the original Snap Spectacles went for $129.99, the newer versions retail for $149.99.

First Impressions

Opening my Snap Spectacles was admittedly a pretty exciting experience. Packaged in what can most accurately be compared to a tennis ball container, the glasses come accompanied by the charging case and a cable that is then used to charge the case. Unless you're wearing cargo shorts, this case is still too large to fit into your pocket but is still in line with other hard-shelled sunglass cases size-wise.

In terms of color, I opted for the Sapphire frames with Twilight lenses. This proved to be a good choice as I really like the way the frame color looks — including the fade to clear on each temple tip. I was also happy to learn that, while Twilight appears to be lighter than the alternative Midnight lens option, both are "Category 3," meaning they offer a "high level of sun glare reduction." To me, this just meant that they could suitably double as normal sunglasses even when I had no intent on shooting footage.

Putting on the glasses themselves, I found them to be comfortable despite being a little heavier than regular sunglasses. While I didn't find the thickness around the hinges where the electronics are housed to be physically imposing in any way, I will say that having these bulges in your periphery is a bit distracting when you first put the glasses on it. And although they might not be my favorite design for a pair of sunglasses, I actually kind of like the way they look on me, so that's a plus.

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