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Meta Quest 3 Headsets Have Not Saved Shrinking VR Market


Shipments of VR headsets dropped significantly in 2024, despite the Quest 3S launch, and future growth may come from AR glasses rather than VR headsets.

Andrew WilliamsAccording to the latest analytics figures, global shipments of VR headsets fell significantly in 2024, despite the release of the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3S. The analytics firm also forecasts a return to growth in 2025 and 2026, but it will be spurred by a “rebound” in augmented reality smart glasses rather than VR headsets. However, as we heard earlier this month, it’s not expected to be a big seller initially, much like the Apple Vision Pro.

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