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Mark Zuckerberg tests Apple's Vision Pro and explains why he thinks Meta's Quest 3 is superior - insight into the weight, price and features of the VR headsets.
In a recently published Instagram video, Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg commented on Apple's Vision Pro for the first time.
His conclusion: Despite the hype surrounding the iPhone giant's new mixed reality headset, he considers his own Quest 3 to be superior.
The reasons range from weight to price to the content offered.
But what are the exact differences and what does that mean for the end user?
Mark Zuckerberg tests Apple's Vision Pro and explains why he thinks Metas Quest 3 is superior.
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Technical innovations and comfort: field of vision and hand control different
Zuckerberg highlights that the Quest 3 has a weight advantage of 120 grams, making it a more comfortable companion for longer periods of wear.
This weight reduction, combined with the elimination of a wired battery, allows users greater freedom of movement - a crucial factor in the immersion of virtual reality.
Recently, Tesla drivers drew attention to themselves with the Apple Vision Pro behind the wheel.
Another advantage of the Quest 3, according to Zuckerberg, is the larger field of view, which allows users to immerse themselves more fully in virtual worlds.
The Quest 3 also seems to be ahead when it comes to hand control and hand tracking, although external testers praise Apple's eye tracking for its precision.
Zuckerberg admits that this feature could be advantageous in certain use cases and announces that it will be integrated into cheaper models in the Quest series.
By the way, anyone who finds security gaps in Apple devices can receive 1 million euros from Apple.
Value for money as a trump card
Perhaps the most powerful point in Zuckerberg's argument is the Quest 3's value for money. With a price that's "a good seven times cheaper" than the Vision Pro, the Quest 3 positions itself as the more accessible and economical model for the mass market .
This underlines Meta's commitment to making virtual reality accessible to a broad user base.
At the end of his video, Zuckerberg takes the opportunity to thank his team for their years of work and the associated billions of dollars invested in VR technology.
In doing so, he not only signals recognition for the work done, but also confidence in Meta's chosen path in the VR sector.
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