Meta Launches $1,299 VR Glasses to Rival Vision Pro

Meta Platforms Inc. launched Meta VR Glasses on Wednesday, a ~100g VR headset with external compute pack, three-hour battery life, and ~2.5K resolution per eye, priced at $1,299 for spring 2027 release. The glasses undercut Apple's Vision Pro in price and size while offering eye and face tracking, Dolby Vision, and DisplayPort over USB-C. Early hands-on reviews praise the lightweight design and immersive experience but question broader utility beyond media consumption. The product positions Meta as a direct competitor to Apple in the premium mixed-reality market.