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ZDNET's key takeaways
At $1,800, Samsung's Galaxy XR headset is half the price of the Apple Vision Pro.
You can use native Android apps and Virtual Desktop connections for multi-screen work and media experiences.
Samsung limits direct PC connectivity to Galaxy Book devices (for now).
After purchasing an Apple Vision Pro, I was initially impressed by its capability to create an immersive, multi-screen environment when paired with my MacBook Pro. However, after just a couple of weeks, the $3,500 price tag proved too steep for the marginal boost in productivity, leading to its return.
When Samsung announced the Galaxy XR headset at half the cost, I was immediately intrigued. For the past two weeks, I've put the Galaxy XR through its paces, rigorously testing its utility for professional work. This effort has involved extending my Apple and Windows laptops for productivity while traveling, alongside testing native Android XR applications.
Also: I tried the Samsung Galaxy XR headset, and I wasn't worried for smart glasses at all
Based on these results, I've decided to keep the Galaxy XR, hopeful that Samsung will continue to release platform improvements and that more essential applications will arrive. Now, let's take a closer look at key use cases where the headset delivers on its promise, as well as the lingering issues that still need to be addressed.
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