From PCMAG · Michael Kan · · 1m 40s
Meta VR Glasses Challenge Apple Vision Pro
Meta's $1,299 VR Glasses compete with Apple's $3,699 Vision Pro.
In brief
Meta's $1,299 VR Glasses compete with Apple's $3,699 Vision Pro. Meta's VR Glasses offer lighter weight, no controllers, and lower price than Apple's Vision Pro while maintaining productivity features. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Price Comparison
Meta's VR Glasses will cost $1,299 at launch next spring, a big difference over the Vision Pro, which now starts at $3,699 after a June price hike.
Weight and Design
The Meta VR Glasses weigh just 100 grams (0.22 pounds), while the Vision Pro weighs up to 800 grams (1.8 pounds).
Computing Power
Meta offloaded computing to a 300-gram puck with Qualcomm Snapdragon Reality Elite processor, 128GB storage, and 12GB RAM.
Display Technology
The glasses feature a 5K micro-OLED display with 37 pixels per degree, slightly better than the Vision Pro's 34ppd.
No Controllers Needed
Meta's VR Glasses use eye and hand tracking to open apps without controllers, even below the glasses.
Productivity Features
The glasses project three desktop screens and work with macOS or Windows PCs via Bluetooth or USB-C.
Virtual Keyboard
The glasses can project a virtual keyboard onto a flat surface with precise hand and finger tracking.
Visual Quality
The micro-OLEDs offer 2,412 by 2,288 pixels per eye at up to 120Hz but show graininess in movies and passthrough.
Battery Life
Meta VR Glasses run up to three hours on a single charge, slightly better than the Vision Pro's two hours.
Future Plans
Meta also unveiled Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3), Ray-Ban Meta Audio, and Hearing Enhancement for hearing loss.
Market Reaction
At Meta Connect, some audience members murmured about the price, suggesting potential disappointment.
Here's the gist
Meta's VR Glasses offer lighter weight, no controllers, and lower price than Apple's Vision Pro while maintaining productivity features.
