The Augmented Reality (AR) And Virtual Reality (VR) Hardware Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Hardware has seen notable expansion in recent years. The market is expected to increase from $62.52 billion in 2024 to $84.12 billion in 2025, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 34.5%.
The AR and VR hardware market is projected to reach $272.85 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 34.2%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Augmented Reality (AR) And Virtual Reality (VR) Hardware Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the augmented reality (ar) and virtual reality (vr) hardware market are:
• Rise in immersive gaming experiences
• Adoption and expansion of 5G technology
• Increasing demand for 3D visualization
• Growth in cloud computing and data analytics usage
The augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) hardware market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Hardware Type: Cameras, Controllers, Display Monitors, Headphones, Processors, Sensors, Other Hardware Types
2) By Application: Handheld Devices, Head Mounted Display, Head Up Display
3) By Industry Vertical: Aerospace And Defense, Automotive, Education And Training, Gaming And Entertainment, Healthcare, Other Industry Verticals
Subsegments:
1) By Cameras: Depth Cameras, RGB Cameras, Stereoscopic Cameras
2) By Controllers: Motion Controllers, Handheld Controllers, Wearable Controllers
3) By Display Monitors: AR Glasses, VR Headsets, Smart Glasses, Projection Displays
4) By Headphones: Stereo Headphones, 3D Audio Headphones, Noise Cancelling Headphones
5) By Processors: Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), Central Processing Units (CPUs), Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
6) By Sensors: Motion Sensors, Proximity Sensors, Positional Sensors, Eye-Tracking Sensors
7) By Other Hardware Types: Haptic Devices, AR Or VR Gloves, Tracking Devices
The key trends in the augmented reality (ar) and virtual reality (vr) hardware market are:
• The integration of cloud computing and artificial intelligence is an emerging trend in the AR and VR hardware market.
• AR and VR hardware are increasingly being integrated with smart homes and the Internet of Things.
• Advancements are also occurring in 3D scanning technology, further enhancing the AR and VR experience.
• Innovations in gaming technology and gaming peripherals are significantly shaping the future of this market.
Major players in the augmented reality (ar) and virtual reality (vr) hardware market are:
• Apple Inc.
• Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
• Microsoft Corporation
• Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
• Lenovo Group Limited
• NVIDIA Corporation
• Goertek Inc.
• NXP Semiconductor N.V.
• Valve Corporation
• Acer Incorporated
• High Tech Computer Corporation
• Bose Corporation
• Robert Bosch GmbH
• Magic Leap Inc.
• TCL Technology Group Corporation
• Pimax Technology Co. Ltd.
• Varjo Technologies Oy
• Vuzix Corporation
• Deepoon VR
• AjnaLens Private Limited
North America was the largest region in the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) hardware market in 2024