Apple's VR headset could weigh half as much as competitors, says KuoThat would be incredibly light in the VR world.
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Ming-Chi Kuo revealed new details about Apple's rumored VR headset.
The company is attempting to keep the weight under 150 grams.
That would make the headset twice as light as competitive headsets.
Apple seems to be going all-out to make its VR headset as light as humanly possible.
As reported by 9to5Mac, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released a new research note saying that Apple is working on hybrid ultra-short focal length lenses in order to keep the weight of the headset under 150 grams.
As mentioned by Kuo, current virtual reality headsets typically weigh over 300 grams and have a bulky form factor, which is something Apple wants to solve for its own headset. Apple's VR device is expected to adopt Fresnel's hybrid ultra-short focal length lens that have improved field of view, as well as reduced weight and thickness.
The analyst believes that the new Apple-built headset will weigh less than ...
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Apple's VR headset could weigh half as much as competitors, says Kuo
