Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shares his thoughts on Apple's Vision Pro in the VR space

The VR market is heating up as Apple and Meta, the company behind the popular Quest series, introduce their latest headsets. Meta launched its Quest 3 just days before Apple revealed its own VR offering, the Vision Pro. It's natural to wonder what Meta's founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, thinks about Apple's entry into the VR space.

In a meeting with Meta employees, Zuckerberg shared his thoughts on the Vision Pro in detail. He acknowledged that Apple didn't come up with any "magical solutions" to the challenges of physics that Meta's teams haven't already explored. He mentioned Apple's use of high-resolution displays, but pointed out the trade-off—higher energy consumption, the need for a battery and a wire, and a price tag that's seven times higher than the Quest 3.

However, what stood out most in Zuckerberg's remarks was the "difference in the values and the vision" between Meta and Apple when it comes to their respective headsets. He emphasized that Meta's vision is "fundamentally social," aiming to enable people to interact and feel closer in new and innovative ways. In contrast, he described Apple's approach as depicting "a person sitting on a couch by themselves." Zuckerberg concluded by expressing that while Apple's Vision Pro may represent "the vision of the future of computing," it's not the one he personally aligns with.

Zuckerberg's comments shed light on the contrasting philosophies and goals of Meta and Apple in the VR realm. Meta places a strong emphasis on social interaction and connectivity, envisioning a future where people can come together and forge new experiences. Meanwhile, Apple's focus seems to be more on individual immersion and technological advancement.

As the VR landscape continues to evolve, it's clear that these two tech giants have different visions for how virtual reality can shape our lives. It will be fascinating to see how their approaches and products resonate with consumers and drive the future of VR technology.