Comparing Pass-Through Quality of Mixed Reality Devices: A User Experience Study During Real-World Tasks
Published in IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces (IEEE VR 2025), Saint-Malo, France, 2025
Vona, F., Schorlemmer, J., Stern, M., Ashrafi, N., Kojić, T., Vergari, M. & Voigt-Antons, J.-N.
We compare pass-through video quality across contemporary mixed reality headsets during realistic everyday tasks. Using task performance, workload, and user-reported clarity, depth perception, color fidelity, and latency, we quantify how device pipelines affect perceived safety, comfort, and presence. Results highlight significant cross-device differences and provide practical guidelines for selecting and evaluating MR devices for real-world use.
Recommended citation: Vona, F., Schorlemmer, J., Stern, M., Ashrafi, N., Kojić, T., Vergari, M. & Voigt-Antons, J.-N. (2025, March). Comparing Pass-Through Quality of Mixed Reality Devices: A User Experience Study During Real-World Tasks. Paper presented at the IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces (IEEE VR 2025), Saint-Malo, France.