Magic Leap 2
The Magic Leap 2 is an enterprise augmented reality headset developed by Magic Leap, released on September 30, 2022 starting at $3,299. The successor to the Magic Leap One, Magic Leap 2 features 1440x1760 per eye resolution with 70° diagonal field of view (nearly double the original's 50°), AMD Zen 2 processor, 120 Hz refresh rate, Dynamic Dimming for solid AR visuals, 256 GB storage, eye tracking, hand tracking, voice control, and an ultra-lightweight 260g headset design. Targeting enterprise applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and training.
| Magic Leap 2 | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | AR Headset |
| Subtype | Enterprise AR |
| Platform | Magic Leap OS (Android-based) |
| Developer | Magic Leap |
| Manufacturer | Magic Leap |
| Release Date | September 30, 2022 |
| Price | $3,299 (Base) / $4,099 (Developer Pro) / $4,999 (Enterprise) |
| Website | https://www.magicleap.com/ |
| Predecessor | Magic Leap One |
| System | |
| Chipset | AMD Zen 2 x86 (4 cores, 8 threads, 3.92GHz) + AMD GFX 10.2 GPU |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | |
| Display | Waveguide (see-through) |
| Resolution | 1440x1760 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 70° diagonal |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras) |
| Eye Tracking | Integrated |
| Hand Tracking | Supported |
| Audio | |
| Camera | 12.6 MP (4K/30fps, 1080p/60fps) |
| Connectivity | |
| Device | |
| Weight | 260g (headset) |
History and Development
Magic Leap announced Magic Leap 2 in 2022, pivoting fully to enterprise after the consumer-focused Magic Leap One. The ML2 addresses the original's limitations with dramatically improved FOV, better optics, lighter weight, and enhanced processing power. Available in Base, Developer Pro, and Enterprise editions, ML2 targets industries including manufacturing, automotive, construction, aviation, and healthcare for hands-on training and workflow enhancement.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
Advanced waveguide technology:
- 1440x1760 per eye resolution
- Waveguide see-through optics
- 70° diagonal FOV (vs 50° original)
- 120 Hz refresh rate
- 20-2000 nits brightness range
- 4K video output
- Sharp text rendering
Dynamic Dimming
Unique AR enhancement:
- Real-time brightness adjustment
- Solid AR object appearance
- Works in bright environments
- More realistic virtual objects
Processing
AMD custom silicon:
- AMD Zen 2 x86 CPU
- 4 cores, 8 threads
- Up to 3.92 GHz
- AMD GFX 10.2 GPU
- Up to 1.8 GHz
- 7nm manufacturing
Tracking
Multi-modal tracking:
- 6DoF inside-out tracking
- 4 outward-facing cameras
- Eye tracking integrated
- Hand tracking supported
- Precise movement tracking
Input Methods
Multiple control options:
- Controller included
- Hand tracking
- Eye tracking
- Voice commands
- Bluetooth devices
Camera
- 12.6 megapixel main camera
- 4K/30fps video
- 1080p/60fps video
- Documentation capable
Storage
- 256 GB internal storage
- Large capacity for enterprise apps
Battery
- 3.5 hours battery life
- Compute pack design
- Rechargeable
Build
Ultra-lightweight design:
- 260g headset weight
- Lightweight comfort
- Extended wear capable
- Compute pack separate
- Balanced weight distribution
Editions
| Edition | Features | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Base | ML2 headset + controller | $3,299 |
| Developer Pro | Dev tools + monthly early access | $4,099 |
| Enterprise | UEM/MDM + IT deployment tools | $4,999 |
Enterprise Applications
Industries
- Manufacturing - assembly guidance
- Automotive - design review
- Construction - site visualization
- Aviation - maintenance training
- Healthcare - surgical planning
- Training - hands-on simulation
Features
- Hands-free computing
- Remote expert assistance
- 3D visualization
- Workflow guidance
- Training simulation
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 1440x1760 per eye waveguide |
| FOV | 70° diagonal |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 20-2000 nits |
| CPU | AMD Zen 2 (3.92GHz) |
| GPU | AMD GFX 10.2 |
| Camera | 12.6 MP (4K) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3.5 hours |
| Weight | 260g |
| Price | $3,299-$4,999 |
Reception
Praise:
- 70° FOV nearly double original
- 1440x1760 crisp resolution
- 120Hz smooth refresh rate
- Dynamic Dimming innovative
- 260g ultra-lightweight
- AMD processing powerful
- 256 GB generous storage
- Eye/hand tracking integrated
- Enterprise-ready features
- Significant improvement over ML1
Criticism:
- $3,299-$4,999 enterprise pricing
- 3.5 hour battery short
- Compute pack required
- Enterprise-only focus
- 70° FOV still narrow vs VR
- Limited ecosystem
- Competition from others
- No consumer version[2]