Meta Quest Headset Eyeing Major Micro-OLED Display Upgrade
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A future Meta Quest headset could feature a significant visual upgrade with micro-OLED display panel technology, according to a report from VRcoast. This advancement would provide effectively flawless blacks and superior light control compared to current models.
Current Meta Quest headsets use LCD-based technology with a universal backlight, which prevents truly deep black levels. Micro-OLED handles light control per pixel, eliminating bloom and offering an upgrade over the Meta Quest Pro’s Mini LED panels.
The report suggests these panels will offer 2560 x 2560 pixels per eye, totalling 13 million pixels. Supplied by SeeYA, they will be capable of 1800 nit peak brightness.
The most closely comparable display listed on the SeeYA website is a 1.03-inch screen panel. This technology is already used in other virtual reality headsets, including the Apple Vision Pro and the Samsung Galaxy XR.
The proposed Meta Quest specifications represent a lower-spec version of micro-OLED compared to the Samsung Galaxy XR, which boasts 3552 x 3840 pixels per eye, for a total of more than 27 million pixels. This could result in less visual acuity but a significantly lower cost.
A target cost of $1,000 for an upcoming Meta Quest headset was discussed last year. However, this figure was mooted before recent increases in RAM and storage prices.
Rumours also suggest this could be a headset featuring a different design from current models, including a separate "puck" to house the processor and other core technology. This design aims to reduce the weight and bulk of the main headset part.
The part worn on the head is estimated to weigh under 110g, considerably lighter than the Meta Quest 3, which weighs 515g. This lighter headset is reportedly planned for a 2027 release.
An upcoming Meta Quest headset is expected to feature micro-OLED display technology for a major visual upgrade.
This display promises flawless blacks and precise light control, surpassing current LCD and Mini LED panels.
The panels are reported to offer 2560 x 2560 pixels per eye and 1800 nit peak brightness, supplied by SeeYA.
Source: REUTERS
