Worldwide Augmented, Extended, Mixed, and Virtual Reality Headset Forecast Update, 2024–2028: CY 3Q24
This IDC study presents a five-year forecast for the worldwide augmented, extended, mixed, and virtual reality headset market."IDC's new taxonomy provides greater specificity and clarity when analyzing and comparing different products," says Ramon T. Llamas, research director, IDC's Augmented and Virtual Reality team. "VR headsets, made immensely popular by Meta, will eventually give way to multifaceted MR headsets. ER headsets — which we had previously included under AR headsets — will enjoy immense popularity, particularly among consumers that want to simply view and interact with 2D content. Meanwhile, shipments of AR headsets will remain low throughout the forecast period and will mostly fall into the realm of commercial users who need access to digital content and view the real world at the same time."
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IDC Market Forecast Figure
Executive Summary
Advice for Technology Suppliers
Market Forecast
Augmented Reality Headset Forecast
Extended Reality Headset Forecast
Mixed Reality Headset Forecast
Virtual Reality Forecast
Market Context
Drivers and Inhibitors
Drivers
Warming Consumer and Commercial Interest
Entrance of New Vendors
Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Inhibitors
Use of Smartphones and Tablets for AR
Exodus of Vendors
Significant Market Developments
Changes from Prior Forecast
Market Definition
Methodology
Related Research
Research Assistance
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