RIP Meta Quest Pro, Microsoft HoloLens
Although VR-specific devices like the recently teased Meta Quest 3 don’t seem like they’ll be in direct competition with Apple’s Vision Pro headset given its capabilities and its premium price tag, Apple’s first attempt to merge the real world with its mobile software platforms is going to be a big headache for products like the $1,500 Meta Quest Pro, and even Microsoft’s Hololens 2, which, like Apple’s hardware, also starts at $3,500.
Even with shipping not expected until next year, those who had a chance to try the early Vision Pro hardware yesterday seem overwhelmingly impressed, and with access to a massive developer community, someone out there is finally going to come up with a killer reason for all of us to spend thousands on these smart ski goggles.
