"Looks like two steps back for VR to me": Tom's Guide readers react to Meta's new VR Glasses
Tom's Guide readers had strong reactions to the new Meta VR Glasses. Here's what you said.
Tom's Guide readers had mixed reactions to Meta's new VR Glasses unveiled at Meta Connect 2026. Many debated whether the glasses truly qualify as VR, with some excited to try them out. One reader, who uses a Quest 3 for exercise, expressed hope for cheaper prices and less bulkiness. The majority of negative comments focused on light leakage and the 70-degree Field of View, with one user calling it "two steps back for VR."
Another pointed out that the light leakage may be good for AR but breaks immersion in VR. Despite these concerns, some readers remained cautiously optimistic about the glasses, emphasizing the importance of affordability for VR adoption.
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