Apple Vision Pro 2
M5 + R2 · Lighter · visionOS 3
Pico 4 Ultra
2024
Apple Vision Pro 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Vision Pro 2 lands at 90 and Pico 4 Ultra at 86. That puts Apple Vision Pro 2 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple Vision Pro 2 if…
- ✓Lighter than the original
- ✓M5 + R2 silicon
- ✓visionOS 3 with richer app library
Pick Pico 4 Ultra if…
- ✓Positional tracking
- ✓Spatial audio
- ✓Active game library
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testVisuals
Apple Vision Pro 2Compared on the visuals sub-score
Apple Vision Pro 2 leads on visuals (100 vs 86).
Tracking
Apple Vision Pro 2Compared on the tracking sub-score
Apple Vision Pro 2 leads on tracking (96 vs 84).
Comfort
Apple Vision Pro 2Compared on the comfort sub-score
Apple Vision Pro 2 leads on comfort (84 vs 82).
Value for money
Pico 4 UltraSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Pico 4 Ultra more score per dollar ($599 vs $2,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Vision Pro 2 | Pico 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chips | M5 + R2 | — |
| Per-eye | ~4K micro-OLED | — |
| Field of view | ~105° | — |
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
Apple Vision Pro 2
- +Lighter than the original
- +M5 + R2 silicon
- +visionOS 3 with richer app library
- −Still expensive
- −Battery life moderate
- −Niche use cases
Pico 4 Ultra
- +Positional tracking
- +Spatial audio
- +Active game library
- −Cables on PCVR
- −Comfort varies with headstrap
- −Battery limited on standalone
FAQ: Apple Vision Pro 2 vs Pico 4 Ultra
Which is better, Apple Vision Pro 2 or Pico 4 Ultra? +
Apple Vision Pro 2 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple Vision Pro 2 worth the price? +
At $2,999, Apple Vision Pro 2 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in visuals.
Is Pico 4 Ultra worth the price? +
At $599, Pico 4 Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in visuals.
Does Apple Vision Pro 2 or Pico 4 Ultra last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for visuals, Apple Vision Pro 2 or Pico 4 Ultra? +
Apple Vision Pro 2 — leads on visuals (100 vs 86). Compared on the visuals sub-score.
Which is better for tracking, Apple Vision Pro 2 or Pico 4 Ultra? +
Apple Vision Pro 2 — leads on tracking (96 vs 84). Compared on the tracking sub-score.