Mark Zuckerberg Chooses Meta’s Quest 3 Over Apple Vision Pro: Here’s Why

Mark Zuckerberg’s recent preference for Meta’s Quest 3 over Apple’s Vision Pro headset has sparked interest in the tech community. As the CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook), his endorsement holds significant weight, shedding light on the comparative advantages of these two leading mixed reality devices.

Zuckerberg’s rationale for favoring the Quest 3 revolves around its affordability and superior quality compared to the Vision Pro. Despite being significantly cheaper, the Quest 3 offers a more immersive user experience, making it the preferred choice for various mixed reality applications.

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Highlighting the Quest 3’s Mixed Reality Passthrough feature, Zuckerberg demonstrates its capabilities by showcasing a video entirely shot using this functionality. He emphasizes the headset’s comfort, enhanced by its wire-free design, wider field of view, and vibrant screen.

A recent Instagram post shares Zuckerberg’s thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro.

Mark Zuckerberg Chooses Meta’s Quest 3 Over Apple Vision Pro: Here’s Why

Moreover, Zuckerberg notes the Quest’s sharper visual experience and superior hand tracking capabilities, albeit acknowledging Apple’s innovative eye-tracking technology. Meta plans to integrate similar sensors from the Quest Pro into future iterations of the device, promising further advancements in mixed reality technology.

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In a lighthearted jab at Apple enthusiasts, Zuckerberg underscores Meta’s commitment to an open approach in the extended reality (XR) space. Drawing parallels to historical tech dynamics, he positions Meta as the “open model” akin to Microsoft, contrasting it with Apple’s perceived “closed model.”