Subj : The Apple Vision Pro could already have a potential competitor -
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon Sep 04 2023 14:45:03

The Apple Vision Pro could already have a potential competitor - A cheaper 
headset from Meta

Date:
Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:32:15 +0000

Description:
If the Apple Vision Pro is too expensive for you, dont worry - Meta could 
offer you a much cheaper headset.

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The Apple Vision Pro has caused quite a stir since it was announced at WWDC 
2023 , and its odd-but-captivating design has prompted several competitors to 
begin development of their own premium AR headsets, including Meta. 

The rumors swirling around the supposed Meta headset suggest that the company 
has partnered with LG to launch the mixed reality device at some point in 
2025, with pricing set lower than the staggering price point of $3,499 of the 
Apple Vision Pro. 

 Wccftech reports that the potential headset will feature the same Pro tag, 
with the official name said to be the Quest 4 Pro. The partnership between LG 
and Meta mirrors that of Apple and Sony, so we can expect LG to be in charge 
of display production. More choice is always welcome 

With the potential launch date set for a few years from now, it seems likely 
that Meta intends to see how consumers take to the Apple Vision Pro . The 
report from Wccftech suggests that a cheaper model of Metas headset will 
retail for $200 in 2024, with the Quest 4 Pro following a year later at an 
undisclosed price. 

While there are still a lot of mixed feelings surrounding the Apple Vision 
Pro leading up to the launch, it could be a good sign that other tech 
companies are looking into offering cheaper alternatives. 

Apple may be able to argue that the high cost of its headset is a result of 
the premium design and features offered, but if competitors like Meta could 
jump on the wagon and provide something similar for cheaper, Apple should 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/the-appl
e-vision-pro-could-already-have-a-potential-competitor-a-cheaper-headset-from-
meta


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