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Worldwide Augmented, Extended, Mixed, and Virtual Reality Headset Forecast Update, 2024–2028: CY 3Q24

Publisher IDC
Published Jul 16, 2024
Length 27 Pages
SKU # IDC19004717

Description

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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Table of Contents

27 Pages

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

Pricing

Currency Rates
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