Play For Dream Technology made a splash at CES 2025 with a new mixed reality headset inspired by the Apple Vision Pro, which the startup described as “the world’s first Android-based spatial computer.” Play For Dream MR has been applauded by some analysts for its user interface, eye tracking, media capture and overall performance. The company, which announced a new strategic partnership with Tobii, is targeting consumers and B2B applications with “customized solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of various industries,” such as media, entertainment, gaming, medical, healthcare, education, research, automotive and aviation.

“The Play For Dream MR distinguishes itself through its exceptional hardware performance, state-of-the-art software algorithms, and ergonomic design, offering users an unparalleled immersive experience,” claims the press release, noting “intuitive spatial interaction, lifelike visuals, and comfortable wearable experience.”

During CES, the company announced a partnership with eye-tracking pioneer Tobii to integrate Play For Dream MR with Tobii’s technology for a device that will provide “a versatile tool for enterprise applications, including training, medical research, and skills assessment.”

“China’s high-end standalone was the star of CES,” suggests UploadVR in its hands-on review, explaining that “unlike the cheap Chinese knockoff we saw at last year’s CES, Play For Dream MR actually has high-end specs, including the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset and 4K micro-OLED displays. I found Play For Dream MR to be the most impressive XR hardware of any kind at CES 2025.”

The headset features 3,840×3,552 micro-OLED displays, a 90Hz refresh rate, 92 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, auto IPD adjustment, and wired and wireless PC streaming. The pancake lenses provide a 103-degree field of view.

It also includes “Quest Pro-inspired rear-mounted battery and Touch-style controllers,” notes Road to VR, which details positive comments from former Meta Quest engineer Amanda Watson.

“The Play For Dream headset was absolutely the best all around HMD demo I saw on the floor today,” Watson wrote on X. “It is quite literally an ‘Android Apple Vision Pro,’ but the execution was excellent. Great performance, optics, UI and media capture/playback features.”

Play For Dream MR is scheduled to reach the U.S. market in March in the $2,000 range for the 512GB version and $2,300 for the 1TB model. Discounts are available on the product’s Kickstarter page.