Core Insights - TrendForce's latest research indicates that Meta's recently launched AR device, the Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses, utilizes LCoS display technology, which is expected to increase the market share of LCoS display products to 13% by 2026 [2][5] - The competition between LCoS and single-chip full-color LEDoS is anticipated to intensify until significant breakthroughs in technology and cost for LEDoS are achieved, projected for 2028 [5][6] Market Analysis - The global AR device shipment is forecasted to grow by 9.1% annually, reaching 600,000 units by 2025, driven by AI-enabled information prompt applications [5] - Meta's AR glasses feature a 20-degree field of view (FoV), a resolution of 600x600, a pixel density of 42 PPD, and a brightness of 5,000 nits, targeting the information prompt application market [5] Technology Development - Meta opted for LCoS technology over the mainstream single green LEDoS combined with waveguide technology due to LCoS's maturity, cost-effectiveness, and superior average power consumption [5] - Despite its advantages, LCoS faces challenges in miniaturization, high brightness, and high contrast, prompting companies like OmniVision and Himax Display to push for next-generation display technology [6] Future Projections - The LEDoS technology requires further optimization in terms of cost and process, with expectations for breakthroughs through QD color conversion and vertical stacking technologies post-2028, potentially increasing its market share to 65% by 2030 [6]