Magic Leap 1

Second, the Magic Leap 1 is able to handle extensive and high end applications, thanks to its powerful processing unit. The Magic Leap is able to harness so much computing power thanks to an external power unit called Lightpack which is connected to the headset via cable. The Lightpack gives the Magic Leap 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Third, the Magic Leap 1 has a high resolution display providing users with 1280 x 960 pixel per eye. The headset also has a refresh rate of 120 Hz, as a result the content looks sharp and smooth, which is especially important for spatial mapping and holograms. The display also offers a diagonal field of view of 50°, which is roughly the same as the 52° field of view of the Hololens 2.

Fourth, the Magic Leap 1 controller enables various very helpful interactions. You no longer have just the direction of your gaze and the position of your hands as inputs, but six degrees of freedom (6DoF) in moving the controller, three buttons and a trackpad. Depending on the situation, the controller becomes a laser pointer or a handle for moving and rotating objects – the possibilities are similar to the hand controls of VR headsets. The AR device also supports hand tracking, eye tracking and voice control. The variety of input options makes the device interesting for many different application areas and makes it even more intuitive for the user, since most are used to a controller.

Fifth, weighing just 316g, the Magic Leap 1 is very light compared to the 380g of the Lenovo ThinkReality A6 and the 516g of its biggest competitor, the Hololens 2, making it easy to wear for long periods of time without any problems. The Lightpack weighs 425g and can be easily clipped to your pants pocket.