Meta CEO recently criticized Apple's Vision Pro VR headset, highlighting what he perceives as tradeoffs that make it inferior to Meta's Quest. The CEO expressed disbelief at claims that the two devices are similar, emphasizing that the Quest is superior despite certain differences in specifications.
Apple has reportedly sold over 200,000 Vision Pro units since its preorder availability in January, while Meta has sold 20 million Quest units since its launch in 2019. Meta's Reality Labs division achieved over $1 billion in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023, largely attributed to strong holiday sales of the Quest.
The debate between Meta and Apple revolves around the balance between resolution, ergonomics, and motion blur in VR headsets. While Apple opted for higher resolution, Meta argues that this came at the cost of other essential features, making the Vision Pro less desirable overall.
Mark Zuckerberg's public criticisms of Apple's Vision Pro have been ongoing, with the Meta CEO openly expressing his dissatisfaction with Apple's approach to VR technology. He has previously criticized the Vision Pro's pricing, specifications, and overall vision for a VR headset.
