# Comparing Pass-Through Quality of Mixed Reality Devices: A User Experience Study During Real-World Tasks

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.06382 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2502.06382/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 10 Feb 2025.

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- [Recent Advances and Future Directions in Extended Reality (XR): Exploring AI-Powered Spatial Intelligence](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2504.15970/) (2025)

## Abstract (arXiv)

In extended reality, pass-through enables users to view their real-world surroundings via cameras on the headset, displaying live video inside the device. This study compared the pass-through quality of three devices: Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3, and Varjo XR3. Thirtyone participants performed two tasks, reading a text and solving a puzzle, while using each headset with the pass-through feature activated. Participants then rated their experiences, focusing on workload and cybersickness. Results showed that the Apple Vision Pro outperformed the Meta Quest 3 and Varjo XR3, receiving the highest ratings for pass-through quality.