01Mixed reality headsets
Apple Vision Pro
Apple's spatial computer that blends digital content with the physical world.
Best for: Spatial computing and productivity.
Visit Apple Vision Pro →Mixed Reality (MR) Solutions
Headsets, toolkits and platforms for mixed reality, where digital objects sit in the real room and respond to it: spatial computers, passthrough headsets, enterprise devices and developer tools.
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02Mixed reality headsets
Meta Quest 3
Meta's headset with colour passthrough for mixed reality experiences alongside VR.
Best for: Affordable mixed reality.
Visit Meta Quest 3 →03Mixed reality headsets
Magic Leap 2
Magic Leap's see-through headset for enterprise augmented and mixed reality.
Best for: Enterprise MR with open optics.
Visit Magic Leap 2 →04Mixed reality headsets
Varjo XR-4
High-end VR and mixed reality headsets for professional training and simulation.
Best for: Simulation with real-world blending.
Visit Varjo XR-4 →05Mixed reality headsets
HTC VIVE XR Elite
A standalone and PC VR headset with passthrough for mixed reality.
Best for: Flexible VR and MR.
Visit HTC VIVE XR Elite →06Mixed reality headsets
Microsoft HoloLens
Microsoft's documentation for HoloLens mixed reality headsets and their deployment.
Best for: Existing HoloLens deployments.
Visit Microsoft HoloLens →07Toolkits & platforms
Meta Horizon OS developer tools
Meta's developer resources for designing, building and distributing mixed reality apps on Quest.
Best for: Building Quest MR apps.
Visit Meta Horizon OS developer tools →08Toolkits & platforms
Mixed Reality Toolkit 3
Open-source toolkit and documentation for building mixed reality apps in Unity.
Best for: Cross-platform MR interactions.
Visit Mixed Reality Toolkit 3 →09Toolkits & platforms
visionOS
Apple's developer platform for building spatial apps for Vision Pro.
Best for: Apple spatial apps.
Visit visionOS →10Operating systems & chips
Android XR
Google's platform that blends digital and physical worlds across headsets and glasses.
Best for: Android-based XR devices.
Visit Android XR →11Operating systems & chips
Qualcomm Snapdragon XR
Qualcomm's XR processors and platforms that power many headsets and glasses.
Best for: Understanding the chips behind devices.
Visit Qualcomm Snapdragon XR →Choosing the right approach
Match your requirement to a starting point, then compare vendors.
| Spatial computing at work | Apple Vision Pro |
|---|---|
| Affordable passthrough MR | Meta Quest 3 |
| Enterprise MR in the field | Magic Leap 2 or HoloLens deployments |
| Professional simulation | Varjo XR-4 |
| Build MR apps in Unity | Mixed Reality Toolkit 3 or Meta Horizon OS tools |
| Apple spatial apps | visionOS |
| Android-based devices | Android XR |
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers.
What is mixed reality?
Mixed reality places digital objects in your real surroundings and lets them interact with the room, for example resting on a table or hiding behind a wall.
How is MR different from AR?
The terms overlap. AR usually adds information to a view of the world, while MR emphasises digital objects that understand and respond to the physical space.
What is passthrough?
Passthrough uses cameras on a headset to show the real world inside the display, which lets VR-style headsets do mixed reality.
What happened to HoloLens?
HoloLens remains documented by Microsoft, but check Microsoft's current support status before planning a new deployment.
What should I check when choosing?
Check display quality, tracking and hand input, comfort, app ecosystem, enterprise management and security, and how long the platform will be supported.
Where does this list come from?
It is a curated selection of well-known mixed reality products and tools. Every link was checked on 7 October 2026 and descriptions are paraphrased from each vendor's own site.