Meta Showcases 90 PPD 'Tiramisu' and 180° FOV 'Boba 3' VR Headsets at SIGGRAPH 2025

Meta has unveiled two groundbreaking virtual and mixed reality headset prototypes, 'Tiramisu' and 'Boba 3', at the SIGGRAPH 2025 conference in Vancouver, Canada. These research devices offer a glimpse into the future of immersive technology, pushing the boundaries of visual fidelity and field of view. As stated by Meta in a recent social media post, the company invites users to ">Take a peek into what the future of headsets might hold."

The 'Tiramisu' prototype focuses on achieving unprecedented visual realism, boasting an angular resolution of 90 pixels per degree (PPD), which is 3.6 times higher than the Meta Quest 3. It also features up to 1,400 nits of brightness and three times the contrast of the Quest 3, aiming for a "visual Turing test" experience where virtual reality is indistinguishable from reality. However, this advanced clarity comes with trade-offs, as the headset is currently bulkier and heavier than consumer models, with a limited 33° x 33° field of view.

Conversely, the 'Boba 3' and 'Boba 3 VR' prototypes prioritize an expansive field of view, offering 180 degrees horizontal and 120 degrees vertical FOV. This significantly wider perspective aims to cover approximately 90% of the human visual range, enhancing immersion by minimizing the "porthole effect" common in current VR headsets. Both models achieve a 4K by 4K resolution per eye, utilizing mass-production displays and pancake lenses, with the Boba 3 designed for mixed reality and the Boba 3 VR for pure virtual reality.

These prototypes, while described by Meta as "purely research prototypes" that "may never make their way into a consumer product," demonstrate the company's significant investment in foundational VR/MR research. They represent Meta's commitment to advancing the core technologies necessary for future immersive experiences, influencing the development of upcoming consumer devices like the potential Quest 4. The company's Reality Labs Research operates under a "demo or die" philosophy, emphasizing tangible prototypes over theoretical concepts.

The unveiling at SIGGRAPH 2025 positions Meta at the forefront of display and optical innovation in the competitive extended reality market. By showcasing such extreme advancements in clarity and peripheral vision, Meta aims to define the next generation of immersive computing. These developments highlight the ongoing pursuit of a single device that combines both hyper-realism and ultra-wide immersion, setting new benchmarks for the industry.