Meta Launches $1,299 VR Glasses

Meta Platforms Inc. launched its new VR Glasses on Wednesday, a ~100g headset with external compute pack, three-hour battery life, ~2.5K resolution per eye, priced at $1,299 for spring 2027 release. The product undercuts Apple's Vision Pro in weight and cost while offering similar immersive features like eye and face tracking, Dolby Vision, and DisplayPort over USB-C. Early hands-on reviews praise its lightweight design and potential as a Vision Pro alternative, though some question its primary use case for movie watching. The launch positions Meta as a direct competitor in the premium VR/AR market.