Extended reality (XR) hardware refer to devices that aim to provide immersive experiences by combining real and virtual worlds, enhancing user interactions and perceptions. These devices aim to integrate digital content into the user's physical environment, enabling novel forms of interaction, visualization, and entertainment.
Extended Reality (XR) Hardware Global Market Report 2024 provides data on the global extended reality (xr) hardware market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The extended reality (xr) hardware market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.
The XR hardware market has expanded exponentially, increasing from $95.62 billion in 2023 to $135.57 billion in 2024 at a CAGR of 41.8%. Factors driving growth include gesture-based computing adoption, miniaturization of devices, and investments in VR technologies. Forecasted to grow to $550.36 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 41.9%, the market will be driven by advancements in gaming, enterprise applications, and healthcare adoption. Trends include advancements in XR technology, improved connectivity, and innovations in software and hardware.
The expansion of the video gaming industry is expected to drive the growth of the extended reality (XR) hardware market. Video gaming has evolved with the rise of online multiplayer, game streaming, and digital platforms, transforming how games are developed and consumed. XR hardware enhances the gaming experience by providing immersive environments and promoting physical activity. For instance, U.S. video game sales reached $57.2 billion in 2023, a slight increase from the previous year. As the gaming industry continues to expand, the XR hardware market will grow.
Get Your Free Sample of the Global Extended Reality (XR) Hardware Market Report The extended reality (XR) hardware market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Solution: Consumer Engagement, Business Engagement
2) By Application: Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR)
3) By End-User: Education, Retail, Industrial And Manufacturing, Healthcare, Media And Entertainment, Other End-Users
Major companies in the XR hardware market are focusing on advanced technologies, such as natural sight vision, to improve the immersive experience of virtual and augmented environments. For example, in November 2023, Finland-based Varjo introduced the XR-4 series, featuring high-resolution displays, LiDAR depth sensing, and gaze-directed autofocus cameras. This series delivers near-natural visual clarity, catering to industrial mixed-reality applications.
North America was the largest region in the extended reality (XR) hardware market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the extended reality (XR) hardware market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.