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Magic Leap 2 vs ShapesXR

Magic Leap 2 logo

Magic Leap 2

AR/VR & Metaverse

Enterprise AR headset for transformative experiences

From
$3299/unit
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShapesXR logo

ShapesXR

AR/VR & Metaverse

Collaborative XR prototyping platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ShapesXR has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Magic Leap 2 3.5-hour battery life limits all-day usage in professional environments without battery swaps or tethered power; ShapesXR the free Starter plan allows only 1 editable Space, 10 Frames per Space and 1 Viewpoint
  • They diverge on capability: Magic Leap 2 covers 70-degree FOV, ShapesXR covers XR prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Magic Leap 2 and ShapesXR actually diverge.

Attributes where Magic Leap 2 and ShapesXR differ
AttributeMagic Leap 2ShapesXR
Starting price$3299/unitFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsLuminOS, WebVr, Ar, Quest, Web
Founded20102019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (AR/VR & Metaverse).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Magic Leap 2

  • 70-degree FOV
  • Dynamic dimming
  • Segmented dimming
  • Eye tracking
  • Enterprise SDKs
  • Cloud services
  • Custom apps
  • Enterprise support

Only in ShapesXR

  • XR prototyping
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Interactions
  • Asset library
  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe XD
  • Vr support

Both cover

  • Ar support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Magic Leap 2

  • VR Gamingnot ShapesXR
  • AR Marketingnot ShapesXR
  • Virtual Trainingnot ShapesXR
  • 3D Visualizationnot ShapesXR
  • Immersive Experiencesnot ShapesXR

ShapesXR

  • Designing and prototyping spatial and XR interfaces in a headsetnot Magic Leap 2
  • Reviewing 3D product designs in context with a distributed teamnot Magic Leap 2
  • Bringing Figma designs into VR for spatial layoutnot Magic Leap 2

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Magic Leap 2

  • 3.5-hour battery life limits all-day usage in professional environments without battery swaps or tethered power
  • 70x55 degree field of view is narrower than competitors like Meta Quest (100+ degrees), creating tunnel vision effect
  • Limited app ecosystem compared to Windows Holographic alternatives like HoloLens 2
  • Waveguide display is transparent by design, unsuitable for fully immersive content experiences

ShapesXR

  • The free Starter plan allows only 1 editable Space, 10 Frames per Space and 1 Viewpoint
  • The free Starter plan caps imports at 20MB and the canvas at 100 square metres
  • The Figma plugin, playable Figma prototypes and 200MB imports require a paid plan
  • Roles, permissions, presentation tools and a shared team asset library require the Business plan
  • Single sign on, multi-factor authentication and premium support are Enterprise only
  • No prices are published for the Professional, Business or Enterprise plans; each is Get a quote
  • The Business trial is 14 days

Pricing, plan by plan

Magic Leap 2

$3299/unit

No published plan breakdown. See the Magic Leap 2 review.

ShapesXR

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 projects
    • Collaboration
    • Basic export

Which should you pick?

Choose Magic Leap 2 if

  • You need 70-degree fov.
  • You work on LuminOS, Web.
  • You also want dynamic dimming.
Magic Leap 2 review

Choose ShapesXR if

  • You need xr prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Ar, Quest, Web.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
ShapesXR review

Questions people ask

Is Magic Leap 2 or ShapesXR better?
Neither clearly leads. Magic Leap 2 starts at $3299/unit and ShapesXR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Magic Leap 2 or ShapesXR?
ShapesXR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $3299/unit for Magic Leap 2 and Free for ShapesXR.
Does Magic Leap 2 or ShapesXR run on more platforms?
Magic Leap 2 runs on LuminOS, Web. ShapesXR runs on Vr, Ar, Quest, Web.
Can I use ShapesXR for free?
Yes. ShapesXR has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Magic Leap 2 starts at $3299/unit.
What is Magic Leap 2 best used for?
Magic Leap 2 is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what ShapesXR is typically brought in for.
What can Magic Leap 2 do that ShapesXR cannot?
Magic Leap 2 covers 70-degree FOV, Dynamic dimming, Segmented dimming, Eye tracking. ShapesXR covers XR prototyping, Real-time collaboration, Interactions, Asset library. Both handle Ar support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Magic Leap 2: What is the resolution of Magic Leap 2?

Magic Leap 2 features 1440 x 1760 pixels per eye resolution with approximately 70x55 degree field of view.

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Magic Leap 2: How long is the battery life on Magic Leap 2?

Magic Leap 2 offers up to 3.5 hours of continuous battery life on a single charge, limiting full-shift deployments without battery swapping.

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Magic Leap 2: What is the price of Magic Leap 2?

Magic Leap 2 costs approximately $3,299, positioning it as an enterprise-focused solution with no consumer market path.

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Magic Leap 2: What operating system does Magic Leap 2 run?

Magic Leap 2 runs LuminOS, an Android-based operating system that integrates with standard enterprise management tools.

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Magic Leap 2: What is the weight and form factor of Magic Leap 2?

Magic Leap 2 headset weighs 248 grams and uses a split-system architecture with a tethered compute pack, creating cable management considerations.

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