LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Meta Platforms has entered into a partnership with LG, the South Korean tech giant, for its upcoming successor to the Quest Pro, according to media reports.
The joint venture, reported by UploadVR via the Maeil Business Newspaper, will result in the creation of the Meta Quest 4 Pro, priced at approximately $2,000.
This collaboration allows Meta to utilize LG’s microLED and microOLED microdisplay technologies, while LG Electronics will supply displays, batteries, and components, as well as oversee some of Meta’s production processes for the device.
The Meta Quest 4 Pro is positioned as a competitor to the Apple Vision Pro, which carries a hefty price tag of $3,499. Meta also plans to introduce a more affordable Quest headset in the coming year, expected to cost around $200.
Currently, the Meta Quest 2 is priced at $299, the Quest Pro at $999, and the upcoming Quest 3 at $499. The premium Meta Quest 4 Pro, however, comes in at more than double the price of the Quest Pro.
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Reports suggest that Meta’s budget-friendly headset, codenamed Ventura, will be available in 2024. Meta has previously formed partnerships with companies like Lenovo, Samsung, and Xiaomi for its Oculus Rift S, Gear VR, and Oculus Go, respectively.
This news follows reports of private meetings between Meta’s US operations and executives from Samsung and LG Display, indicating discussions about cooperation in high-resolution displays for Meta’s virtual reality and augmented reality devices.
On the other side of the rivalry, Apple is exploring microOLED displays for future releases of its Vision Pro headset.
The company is reportedly negotiating with SeeYA and Best on Earth (BOE) to supply these designs, potentially allowing for more affordable versions of the premium-priced device that currently relies on Sony’s microOLED displays.
According to sources cited in The Information, Apple is testing advanced displays from both potential partners, aiming to meet stringent quality control requirements and increase productivity to lower manufacturing costs.
This move comes as Sony faces limitations in producing over one million units of the microdisplays needed for Apple’s heads-up display (HUD).
