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AR/VR Headset Shipments to Plummet 12%, Surge 87% by 2026

3/27/2025

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Global shipments of AR and VR headsets are set to drop by 12% this year, hindered by postponed launches, as reported by IDC. Yet, a remarkable resurgence is anticipated by 2026, with a staggering 87% growth. Meta dominates the market with a 74.6% share, while Apple holds a modest 5.2%. Excitingly, the sector is projected to grow at a 38.6% annual rate from 2025 to 2029.

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Story summary

Global shipments of AR and VR headsets are set to drop by 12% this year, hindered by postponed launches, as reported by IDC. Yet, a remarkable resurgence is anticipated by 2026, with a staggering 87% growth. Meta dominates the market with a 74.6% share, while Apple holds a modest 5.2%. Excitingly, the sector is projected to grow at a 38.6% annual rate from 2025 to 2029.