XR headsets: what they can really do
Mixed reality headsets for movies, games and work, from Apple, Meta and Samsung.
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Every product at a glance
| Product | Where it stands | In one line |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Vision ProApple | Apple's M5 headset: Mac as a giant screen, prescription inserts, about 2.5 hours per charge. | |
| Meta Quest 3Meta | Standalone mixed reality headset for games and apps; works with glasses, about 2.2 hours per charge. | |
| Samsung Galaxy XRSamsung | Android XR headset with Gemini built in; $1,799.99, about 2 hours per charge. |
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What can they do?
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Can you use a VR headset if you wear glasses?
Yes. Vision Pro, Galaxy XR and Quest 3 all offer prescription lens inserts, and Quest 3 also fits regular glasses with the spacer in the box.
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How long does a VR headset last on battery?
About two hours. Vision Pro is rated up to 2.5 hours, Quest 3 averages 2.2 hours and Galaxy XR up to 2 hours; all three play video a bit longer.
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Can a VR headset work with your computer?
Yes, in different ways. Vision Pro shows your Mac as a huge ultrawide screen, and Quest 3 streams games from your Steam library on a PC.
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Can a VR headset answer questions about what you see?
Galaxy XR can: Gemini is built in, so you can ask about what's in front of you. Vision Pro supports Apple Intelligence for writing and getting things done.
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The products, most ready first
- Apple
Apple Vision Pro
Apple's M5 headset: Mac as a giant screen, prescription inserts, about 2.5 hours per charge.
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Meta Quest 3
Standalone mixed reality headset for games and apps; works with glasses, about 2.2 hours per charge.
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Samsung Galaxy XR
Android XR headset with Gemini built in; $1,799.99, about 2 hours per charge.
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