MKBHD's Project Moohan hands-on video shows software is the strong suit of Samsung's XR headset

Late last year, Samsung revealed that it will announce an XR headset codenamed Project Moohan. The headset will be the first device to ship with Google's new Android XR operating system designed for headsets and smart glasses. Now, a hands-on video by YouTuber Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) has revealed a lot more details about the headset.

The video provides what is probably the best look so far at the headset which looks a lot like Apple's Vision Pro. Behind the glass front of the headset are several cameras. The aluminum top is home to the power button on the right and the volume rocker on the left; in-between the buttons are two fan outlet vents. The video also shows a touch pad on the right side of the strap.

Project Moohan doesn't only look like the Apple Vision Pro but also copies its external battery pack design. The power connector is on the left strap and the cable that connects to the battery pack is braided. However, the end that plugs into the battery pack is a detachable USB-C cable, so users should be able to connect it to a bigger battery pack or maybe even a wall charger.

As highlighted in Marques's video, the interesting part of Project Moohan is actually Android XR. Google seems to have nailed the software with features such as outright support for the Google Play Store, thus providing users access to millions of apps. Although, some apps have been specially designed to work with the headset — these special apps are called spatial apps — nevertheless, Marques says all apps work on the headset including phone and tablet apps, and the best part is that they can be resized to any aspect ratio.

Another interesting point mentioned in the video is how easy it is to set up and begin to use and also share with someone else. For the latter, all another user has to do is put it on, press and hold the button on the right, and the lenses should adjust to the new user's eyes.

Android XR also comes with Gemini, unsurprisingly, and brings familiar features such as Circle-to-Search and Gemini Live. Gemini can also see what you are seeing, so it is easy to ask questions based on what you are looking at.

The hands-on video also showed that Gemini can navigate the UI, arrange your app windows, and even close apps simply with a voice command. This makes it easy to operate the headset via voice. Project Moohan supports hand tracking and eye tracking but it is not known if it will come with controllers. There's also support for connecting Bluetooth peripherals such as a keyboard and mouse.

Samsung plans to release Project Moohan this year but there's no specific date yet. There's also no info on how much it will cost, but it is not expected to be as expensive as the Apple Vision Pro nor as cheap as the Meta Quest 3 (available on Amazon for $499.99).