XR Head Mounted Display of the Year

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Category Overview

The XR HMD of the Year award is for the top head-mounted displays (HMDs) in XR. It awards HMDs that offer excellent visuals, comfort, and new features. These devices, like goggles or headsets, provide immersive virtual, augmented, or mixed reality experiences and are essential for high-quality XR.

A. Virtual Reality (VR) Headsets

A01 Standalone VR Headsets
Self-contained VR headsets that operate without the need for external hardware.

A02 PC-Powered VR Headsets
VR headsets that connect to a PC to deliver high-quality, immersive experiences.

A03 Console-Compatible VR Headsets
VR headsets designed to work with gaming consoles, enhancing the gaming experience.

B. Augmented Reality (AR) Headsets

B01 Wearable AR Glasses
Recognizing lightweight and wearable AR glasses designed for everyday use, providing convenient access to digital information overlaid on the physical world.

B02 Heads-Up Display AR Headsets
Acknowledging AR headsets that offer heads-up display capabilities, similar to traditional eyewear, for seamless information integration into the user’s field of view.

B03 Industrial and Professional AR Headsets
Celebrating AR headsets tailored for industrial or professional environments, focusing on durability, utility, and enhanced functionality.

C. Mixed Reality (MR) Headsets

C01 Standalone MR Headsets
Recognizing self-contained MR headsets that operate independently, offering both VR and AR experiences through passthrough technology.

C02 PC-Powered MR Headsets
Acknowledging MR headsets that connect to a PC, providing high-quality mixed reality experiences by combining elements of both VR and AR.

C03 Console-Compatible MR Headsets
Celebrating MR headsets designed to work with gaming consoles, enhancing the gaming experience by blending virtual and augmented realities.

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Awards submissions open 26 March 2024.

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