I bought Samsung's $1,800 XR headset to get work done - and it's already paying off

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• At $1,800, Samsung's Galaxy XR headset is half the price of the Apple Vision Pro.
• You can use native Android apps and Virtual Desktop connections for multi-screen work and media experiences.
• Samsung limits direct PC connectivity to Galaxy Book devices (for now).

After purchasing an Apple Vision Pro, I was initially impressed by its capability to create an immersive, multi-screen environment when paired with my MacBook Pro. However, after just a couple of weeks, the $3,500 price tag proved too steep for the marginal boost in productivity, leading to its return.

When Samsung announced the Galaxy XR headset at half the cost, I was immediately intrigued. For the past two weeks, I've put the Galaxy XR through its paces, rigorously testing its utility for professional work. This effort has ...