Omdia: XR Headwear Market Set for Growth From 2027, as Industry Attention Shifts From Headsets to Glasses

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Omdia--Global shipments of XR headwear will decline by 12% to 6.2 million units in 2026, according to the latest forecast from Omdia. However, the market is expected to return to growth in 2027, reaching 6.5 million units, an increase of 4.8%. This recovery will be driven by the rapid expansion of XR glasses, offsetting declines in headset shipments, as both consumers and manufacturers increasingly favor lighter form factors over bulkier devices. The tethered XR glasse