Fantastic Four: Top Upcoming XR Headsets in 2024

The rest of 2024 is promising to be packed with fascinating launches of new XR headsets that will bring a new edge to the whole industry. With a focus on user comfort and performance, these companies are set to extend the usage time of the headsets, enhancing their devices with the benefits of AI and advanced chipsets. The most anticipated XR headsets in 2024, including those by PICO XR, HTC VIVE, Sony, and Meta, are poised to make a significant impact on the XR industry. What do we know about them so far?

PICO just announced a new product in less then two weeks that is promised to elevate users’ MR/VR experience to the next level. Experts already claim that a new device can become a significant leap in MR capabilities from PICO XR although there are not many official details available for now. According to Dexerto, the new headset development project under the codename ‘Project Swan’ is focused on a smaller and lighter device Pico 4S which will reportedly have a chipset similar to the one used in the Meta Quest 3 - an upgraded version of the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 or the same Snapdragon chip paired with more RAM.

The new HTC Vive product will also be released in 2024. It will empower astronauts to conquer the challenges of outer space, enable scientists to discover solutions for controlling and curing diseases, introduce more creative tools, and harness AI-powered features for enhanced learning in XR. Qualcomm announced earlier that HTC is among five companies set to use the new Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset, an enhanced version of the XR2 Gen 2.

Sony’s upcoming launch is an XR head-mounted display for NX Immersive Designer (NX is an open-source build system that provides tools and techniques for enhancing developer productivity). Claiming that the next generation of product engineering is immersive, Sony plans to introduce a virtual headset that pairs seamlessly with immersive CAD (computer-aided) software to bridge the gap between the real and digital worlds, delivering the most precise and natural way to experience, interact and collaborate in 3D. Due to the unique design of the controllers, a ring, and a handle, stunning visual fidelity, matched with dynamic software and hardware integration, promises to increase operational efficiency by up to 30%. It will benefit immersive engineering and collaborative product design, such as aircraft construction, and many more.

Meta Quest 3 can be considered among the most discussed headsets in 2024. However, according to Mark Zuckerberg, Meta plans to launch a “lightweight headset that pairs with your computer on your desk to provide the best work experience with you at home or anywhere else you go or you can imagine.” Alongside convenience and enhanced user performance, it will also become a notable part of Meta’s ecosystem, where the company emphasizes its efforts while engaging notable hardware developers as partners.

The rest of 2024 is set to be an exciting time for the XR industry, with several highly anticipated headsets making their debut. These new devices from PICO XR, HTC, Sony, and Meta promise to elevate user experiences with enhanced comfort, extended usage times, and the integration of AI and advanced chipsets. PICO XR's upcoming product, expected in less than two weeks, is already generating talk about its potential leap in MR capabilities. With its cutting-edge features, HTC's Vive, equipped with the new Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset, aims to support astronauts, scientists, and creatives. Sony's innovative head-mounted display for NX Immersive Designer will bridge the gap between real and digital worlds, enhancing productivity, product design, and collaboration in 3D. Finally, Meta promises to offer a seamless and versatile work experience, further integrating into Meta 's expansive ecosystem.

At Lucid Reality Labs, we believe that with these advancements, the XR industry will motivate enterprise businesses to adopt new strategies, including XR capabilities, to transform their businesses and achieve better results while driving the market forward in Healthcare, Airspace and Defense, Education and Training, and many more.

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