Meta's $1,299 VR Glasses Draw Fire Over 70-Degree FOV and Light Leakage
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Updated · Tom's Guide · Sep 26
Meta's $1,299 VR Glasses Draw Fire Over 70-Degree FOV and Light Leakage
3 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Sep 26
Summary
$1,299 Meta VR Glasses drew mixed reader reaction after Meta Connect 2026, with many questioning whether the device is truly VR rather than AR-style eyewear.
A 70-degree field of view became the main complaint because it trails the Meta Quest 3's 110 degrees, raising fears of weaker immersion for games and video.
Peripheral gaps designed to let in surrounding light also sparked backlash, even though Meta said the openings were intentional after users asked for some peripheral vision.
Price remained a second major hurdle: commenters said the lighter form factor was appealing, but $1,299 looks steep against the $549 Quest 3 and near premium headset pricing.