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Meta unveils VR glasses planned for release in 2027 at about $1,300

First reported September 23, 2026 by Engadget · covered by 4 sources

In short

Meta has unveiled new virtual-reality glasses planned for release in 2027, priced at about $1,300. The glasses are designed as a slimmer alternative to the Quest, with an external processing puck, and are positioned as a competitor to Apple’s Vision Pro.

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Written by our news service from the 4 sources below, updated September 24, 2026.

Timeline
  1. Sep 23, 23:42 UTC · Engadget
    Meta's $1,300 VR Glasses look like the Vision Pro sequel Apple should be making ↗
  2. Sep 23, 23:48 UTC · CryptoBriefing
    Meta VR glasses to debut in first half of 2027 at $1,300 ↗
  3. Sep 23, 23:55 UTC · CryptoBriefing
    Meta launches $1,299 virtual-reality glasses to rival Apple’s Vision Pro ↗
  4. Sep 24, 02:20 UTC · 9to5Google
    Meta is launching ‘VR Glasses’ next year for $1,300 ↗
Tone of coverage

How the 3 sources covering this story frame each entity. One source, one vote.

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  • neutral9to5Google — “Meta is launching ‘VR Glasses’ next year for $1,300” ↗
  • favorableEngadget — “Meta's VR Glasses are the real Vision Pro successor” ↗
  • favorableCryptoBriefing — “Meta's strategic pricing and design could democratize VR adoption” ↗
Apple0 · 1 · 1
  • criticalEngadget — “the Vision Pro sequel Apple should be making” ↗
  • neutralCryptoBriefing — “to rival Apple’s Vision Pro” ↗
Vision Pro0 · 1 · 0
  • neutralCryptoBriefing — “to rival Apple’s Vision Pro” ↗
Lionsgate0 · 1 · 0
  • neutralVariety — “Promises 3D films from Lionsgate” ↗

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Meta VR glasses to debut in first half of 2027 at $1,300

Meta VR glasses to debut in first half of 2027 at $1,300

Meta's 2027 VR glasses could redefine consumer expectations for everyday mixed-reality use, challenging premium competitors with a practical design. The post Meta VR glasses to debut in first half of 2027 at $1,300 appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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Sep 23, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing
Meta Unveils VR Glasses for $1,299, Promises 3D Films from Lionsgate, James Cameron, and Enhanced Versions of ‘Avengers’ and ‘Star Wars’

Meta Unveils VR Glasses for $1,299, Promises 3D Films from Lionsgate, James Cameron, and Enhanced Versions of ‘Avengers’ and ‘Star Wars’

Meta’s given its glasses a virtual-reality upgrade. Meta unveiled its new $1,299 VR glasses at its annual Meta Connect event on Wednesday, an upgraded version of its Quest headset line. The product, the company promises, will usher in “a new era for virtual reality” by providing “a cinema, courtside seat, workspace, and console” for users at home. “We […]

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Sep 24, 2026 · byVariety