Meta VR GlassesRelease Date, Price & Specs

Name: Meta VR Glasses
Brand: Meta

Last updated October 9, 2026

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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What does the Meta VR Glasses have?

What does it cost? It costs $1299.99. That is the list price.
How long does the battery last? It runs 3 hours playing video.
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.
What chip is inside? It runs on Snapdragon Reality Elite.
Which AI assistant does it use? It uses Meta AI.
Does it need a battery pack? Yes, it runs off a tethered pack. The battery sits on a cable rather than in the headset.
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.
Does it charge over USB-C? Yes, it charges over USB-C.

Quick facts

Status

Announced

Ships

Spring 2027

Price

$1,299.99

WEIGHT

About 100 grams on your face

Comparison

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How it compares

Price

$1,299.99

The maker's 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.

PriceWeightBattery life

Cost over 3 years

Meta VR Glasses

$1,299.99

Meta Quest 3

$599.99

Galaxy XR

$1,799.99

Vision Pro M5

$3,699

Weight

100g+ ~300g puck

515g

545g

750–800g

Battery life

~3 hrs

~2.5 hrs

~2 hrs

~2 hrs

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

All FAQs

Quick answers

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 (announced by the company, Meta). 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.

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Available nowMeta Quest 3$599.99Guide News

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Reported

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JUL 292026
LeakerClosedRight
ToastConcern found the setup video for Meta's thin puck-tethered headset in Quest firmware, showing a glasses-like profile.
Sources: ToastConcern, Road to VR
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AUG 282024
JournalistClosedRight
Sylvia Varnham O'Regan reported Meta was building Puffin, a glasses-shaped mixed reality device under 110 grams, for 2027.
Sources: Sylvia Varnham O'Regan, The Information
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Aug 28, 2024 · First sign of it

The Information reports Meta is weighing lightweight mixed reality glasses codenamed Puffin

The first report of a much smaller headset than Quest, with the heavy parts moved off the head.

Jun 2, 2025 · Others confirmed it

UploadVR reports Puffin has a tethered compute puck and is prioritized over Quest 4

The report describes an open-periphery headset with a tethered puck, aimed at a late 2026 launch.

Dec 6, 2025 · Delayed

Leaked memos push the ultralight headset to the first half of 2027

UploadVR reports the delay, and that a gaming-focused Quest 4 is a separate project.

Jul 29, 2026 · Design and hardware

Leaked images show Phoenix's slim, glasses-like design

Road to VR reports independent lens spacing, removable nose clips, and hand and eye tracking.

Sep 16, 2026 · Others confirmed it

The Information reports a Connect demo of Phoenix with hologram-like calls

Road to VR relays the report days before the keynote.

Sep 23, 2026 · Announced

Meta announces Meta VR Glasses at Connect: $1,299.99, on sale spring 2027

About 100 grams, a 5K micro-OLED display, and a puck on an optical tether for the chip, battery and storage.

At a glance

THIS PRODUCTMeta VR Glasses Meta Quest 3

COMPARE WITHMeta Quest 3

Display

5K micro-OLED, 37 pixels per degree

Dual LCD pancake 2064×2208/eye

Battery

Up to 3 hrs media playback (puck)

~2 hrs

Works with

Full Meta Quest catalog with Touch Plus controllersMac or Windows PC over Wi-Fi or USB-C; Xbox Cloud Gaming with a Bluetooth gamepad

iOS & Android

Weight

About 100g (glassescompute puck separate)

~515g

Price

From $1299.99

$599 (regularly $599.99)

Controls

Yes

Passthrough

Full-color passthrough

Full-color

More specs

Processor

Snapdragon Reality Elite

Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2

Software

Unknown

Meta Horizon OS

Connectivity

Optical tether to a compute puck

Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.2 · USB-C

Meta AI agent built into the OS

Meta AI

Battery device

Up to 3 hrs (puck battery)

~2–3 hrs

Announced at $1,299.99, ships Spring 2027

Price compared to others

Meta VR Glasses

$1,299.99

Meta Quest 3

$599.99

Galaxy XR

$1,799.99

Vision Pro M5

$3,699

Available nowMeta Quest 3$599.99Guide News

Available nowApple Vision Pro M5$3,699Guide News

Available nowSamsung Galaxy XR$1,799Guide News

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Meta VR Glasses

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.

How much will the Meta VR Glasses cost?

List price: $1,299.99. It is not on sale yet.

Meta and ESPN stream live college football to Quest in 180 degrees from October 10

October 9, 2026 · 3:25 PM CT

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