Worldwide Augmented, Extended, Mixed, and Virtual Reality Headset Forecast, 2025-2028: CY 1Q25

This IDC study presents a five-year forecast for the worldwide augmented, extended, mixed, and virtual reality headset market."The worldwide AR/VR market had been teetering on the edge of another year of decline in 2024, but warming interest in two key areas - extended reality headsets and mixed reality headsets - will result in a return to growth," says Ramon T. Llamas research director with IDC's Augmented Reality team. "We continue to monitor how the different major platforms are developing, most ostensibly including various devices on the same platform. This will drive synergies and efficiencies, providing users with a common experience. Eventually, this will lead to greater interest and adoption."