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Worldwide Augmented, Extended, Mixed, and Virtual Reality Headset Forecast, 2025–2029: CY 2Q25

Publisher IDC
Published Apr 22, 2025
Length 26 Pages
SKU # IDC19991532

Description

This IDC study presents a five-year forecast for the worldwide augmented, extended, mixed, and virtual reality headset market."The worldwide XR headset market received a much-needed boost in 2024 with the debut of Apple's Vision Pro headset," said Ramon T. Llamas, research director with IDC's XR team. "It drew attention to other products and news, pushing volumes higher. However, sustaining that growth in 2025 will be a challenge, given the impact that tariffs may have on price and demand. Still, IDC expects continued growth in the years ahead as more products come to market and use cases expand."

Table of Contents

26 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

Inhibitors

Use of Smartphones and Tablets for AR

Exodus of Vendors

Tariffs

Significant Market Developments

Changes from Prior Forecast

Market Definition

Methodology

Related Research

Pricing

Currency Rates
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