Meta unveils 100g VR Glasses at $1,299.99, shipping spring 2027
Meta's new tethered VR Glasses use 5K micro-OLED panels and a pocket puck that holds the chip and battery.
Meta showed light VR glasses that cost $1,299.99. They connect by wire to a small box you keep in your pocket. They go on sale in spring 2027, so there is plenty of time to wait for reviews.
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Why it matters
It is a lighter, cheaper rival to Apple Vision Pro. But it is six months away and needs a puck.
Watch: it shows VR shrinking toward glasses size.
The details
- Price is $1,299.99; Meta says on sale spring 2027.
- Glasses weigh about 100 grams, with a magnesium alloy frame.
- Display: 5K micro-OLED at 37 pixels per degree; chip is Snapdragon Reality Elite.
- Puck gives up to 3 hours of continuous media playback and 45W fast charging.
- Control by voice, eye tracking and hand gestures; Touch Plus controllers are optional.
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