Meta and ESPN stream live college football to Quest in 180 degrees from October 10
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Meta VR GlassesRelease Date, Price & Specs
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Meta VR Glasses, known before launch as Phoenix, weigh about 100 grams, five times lighter than Quest 3. The glasses hold the 5K micro-OLED displays and sensors, and a puck on an optical tether carries the chip, battery and storage in your pocket. You steer it with your eyes, hands and voice, it plays the whole Quest catalog with Touch Plus controllers, and it goes on sale in spring 2027 for $1,299.99.
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Comparison
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Price
$1,299.99
The official list price to buy it.
Weight
100g
Grams on your head. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
~3 hrs
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Cost over 3 years
Meta VR Glasses$1,299.99
Meta Quest 3$599.99
Galaxy XR$1,799.99
Vision Pro M5$3,699Weight
Battery life
Current list prices.
The headset as worn. The lighter segment is the puck, reported by Road to VR; Meta has not published its weight.On your headIn your pocket (reported)
Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.
Quick answers
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How much are Meta VR Glasses, and when can I buy them?
$1,299.99. Meta says they go on sale in spring 2027. There is no exact date yet.
Should I buy the Meta VR Glasses?
Wait until it is on sale. The Meta VR Glasses is not on sale yet. Meta VR Glasses is announced, not on sale yet. Expected Spring 2027. See the full answer
How much do Meta VR Glasses weigh?
About 100 grams, five times lighter than Meta Quest 3. The puck that holds the battery and chip is separate and clips to your pocket or bag.
What you can buy while you wait
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71% track record
71% track record
Similar reports have held up 71% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on headsets has held up, across 38 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 71% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
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Report record
- 2 Right
- JUL 292026
- AUG 282024
Aug 28, 2024 · First sign of it
The Information reports Meta is weighing lightweight mixed reality glasses codenamed Puffin
Jun 2, 2025 · Others confirmed it
UploadVR reports Puffin has a tethered compute puck and is prioritized over Quest 4
Dec 6, 2025 · Delayed
Leaked memos push the ultralight headset to the first half of 2027
Jul 29, 2026 · Design and hardware
Leaked images show Phoenix's slim, glasses-like design
Sep 16, 2026 · Others confirmed it
The Information reports a Connect demo of Phoenix with hologram-like calls
At a glance
THIS PRODUCTMeta VR Glasses
COMPARE WITHMeta Quest 3More specs⌄
Processor
The processor affects speed, efficiency and which features the device can support.
Software
Software affects apps, updates and how well the device fits your other products.
Unknown
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other connections determine what the device can work with.
AI
AI features vary from simple voice help to camera-based assistants.
Announced at $1,299.99, ships Spring 2027
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Meta VR Glasses
Top questions
How much are Meta VR Glasses, and when can I buy them?
$1,299.99. Meta says they go on sale in spring 2027. There is no exact date yet.
Should I buy the Meta VR Glasses?
Wait until it is on sale. The Meta VR Glasses is not on sale yet. Meta VR Glasses is announced, not on sale yet. Expected Spring 2027. See the full answer
How much do Meta VR Glasses weigh?
About 100 grams, five times lighter than Meta Quest 3. The puck that holds the battery and chip is separate and clips to your pocket or bag.
Is there a cable?
Yes. The glasses connect to a puck by an optical tether. The puck handles compute, battery and storage.
How long does the battery last?
Up to three hours of continuous high-resolution media playback from the puck, which supports 45W fast charging.
Do I need controllers?
No. You control it with your eyes, hand gestures and voice. Touch Plus controllers are supported if you want them for Quest games.
Can I play Quest games on Meta VR Glasses?
Yes. Meta says you get the entire Meta Quest catalog, and every Quest game will be playable with Touch Plus controllers. More than 75 games at launch work with hand gestures alone.
Does it work with Xbox Cloud Gaming?
Yes. You can stream games with Xbox Cloud Gaming by connecting a Bluetooth gamepad.
Can I use it with my Mac or PC?
Yes. You can connect a Mac or Windows PC wirelessly or over USB-C.
What display does it have?
A 5K micro-OLED display with 37 pixels per degree, with Dolby Vision support.
What chip is inside?
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Reality Elite, which sits in the puck.
Does it have Meta AI built in?
Yes. Meta built its AI agent into the operating system, so you can talk to the glasses to open apps or play a movie.
Using it
What does it cost?
It costs $1299.99. That is the list price.
Can I control it with my hands and eyes?
Yes, with your hands and your eyes both. Look at a thing, pinch to select it. No controller needed.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 100g.
How does it connect?
It connects over Bluetooth.
Which AI assistant does it use?
It uses Meta AI.
What kind of screen is it?
It is a Micro-OLED screen. A postage-stamp panel is magnified by lenses, which is what makes it sharp up close.
Can I see the room around me?
Yes, you see the room in colour. Cameras show you the room, so you can stay in it while wearing this.
Battery and charging
Does it need a battery pack?
Yes, it runs off a tethered pack. The battery sits on a cable rather than in the headset.
Does it charge over USB-C?
Yes, it charges over USB-C.
Price and models
When will the Meta VR Glasses come out?
Expected Spring 2027. It was announced September 23, 2026 and is not on sale yet. Basis: official.
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