[dljsjr]

Alexa also had a 4-year head start on the HomePod. I don't know if that's the most apt comparison. Additionally, while it is an absurd price tag, the rumors are also that this is being aimed at Apple's famed "Creative Pro" segment and not gamers/casual VR users.

[MR4D]

Well, Meta (Occulus) has also had a head start. I find the analogy very fitting because of that.