Mark Zuckerberg recently took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro glasses. According to him, the Meta Quest glasses are superior in almost every aspect, and at a fraction of the price.
Before trying out the Vision Pro glasses, Mark speculated that the Meta Quest glasses would outperform them in terms of value for money (being seven times cheaper). However, after trying them out, he discovered that the Quest glasses stood out in terms of their seamless functionality in the Mixed Reality field, an area widely used by users.
One example that Mark highlighted was a video clip captured with the Quest 3 camera, showcasing the Mixed Reality Passthrough feature. This feature allows virtual objects to seamlessly blend into the real world. The Passthrough system of the Quest 3 provides better video quality, wider field of view, lighter weight (at 120 grams), convenient usage without any tangled wires, and sharper image clarity.
Mark also admired the high-resolution display of the Vision Pro glasses, which is undoubtedly a positive aspect. However, there are several drawbacks that come with it, such as its weight and the absence of Eye Tracking feature, which was previously included in the Quest Pro but was later removed in the Quest 3. Mark expressed hope that this feature would be reintroduced in the future.
Apart from the glasses, Mark also emphasized that the Quest platform offers a wider range of content due to its long-standing collaboration with various studios, including its partnership with Microsoft to enable Xbox gaming on the Quest.
In conclusion, Mark noted that despite the general belief that the Vision Pro glasses would outshine the Quest glasses due to the Apple brand and higher price tag of $3,000, he was surprised to find that the Quest glasses actually outperformed expectations, particularly among the majority of users. He mentioned that “fanboys” might not be pleased with his statement and pointed out that in the past, the computer industry had open model vs. closed model competition, where even though Apple’s closed model won in the smartphone war, in the past, Microsoft’s open model had already won in the PC era. He believes that Meta will be the winning model in the next era of competition.
TL;DR: Mark Zuckerberg shared his positive experience with the Meta Quest glasses, stating that they outperformed the Apple Vision Pro glasses in various aspects at a fraction of the price. He praised the functionality of the Quest glasses in Mixed Reality and highlighted the convenience and superior features they offer. Despite the higher price and Apple branding, the Quest glasses received better user feedback and support, leading Mark to believe that Meta will be the next era’s winning model.
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