Apple Vision Pro
M2 + R1 · 4K micro-OLED · visionOS
Apple Vision Pro 2
M5 + R2 · Lighter · visionOS 3
Apple Vision Pro 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Vision Pro lands at 86 and Apple Vision Pro 2 at 90. 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 if…
- ✓Highest-res consumer VR displays
- ✓Best passthrough quality
- ✓Excellent eye/hand tracking
Pick Apple Vision Pro 2 if…
- ✓Lighter than the original
- ✓M5 + R2 silicon
- ✓visionOS 3 with richer app library
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testVisuals
TieCompared on the visuals sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Tracking
TieCompared on the tracking sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Comfort
Apple Vision Pro 2Compared on the comfort sub-score
Apple Vision Pro 2 leads on comfort (84 vs 72).
Value for money
Apple Vision Pro 2Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Apple Vision Pro 2 more score per dollar ($2,999 vs $3,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Vision Pro | Apple Vision Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chips | M2 + R1 | M5 + R2 |
| Per-eye | ~4K micro-OLED | ~4K micro-OLED |
| Field of view | ~100° | ~105° |
| Release year | — | 2026 |
Apple Vision Pro
- +Highest-res consumer VR displays
- +Best passthrough quality
- +Excellent eye/hand tracking
- −$3,499
- −Heavy 600+ g
- −Thin app library
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
FAQ: Apple Vision Pro vs Apple Vision Pro 2
Which is better, Apple Vision Pro or Apple Vision Pro 2? +
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 worth the price? +
At $3,499, Apple Vision Pro delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in visuals.
Is Apple Vision Pro 2 worth the price? +
At $2,999, Apple Vision Pro 2 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in visuals.
Does Apple Vision Pro or Apple Vision Pro 2 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 comfort, Apple Vision Pro or Apple Vision Pro 2? +
Apple Vision Pro 2 — leads on comfort (84 vs 72). Compared on the comfort sub-score.
Which is the better value, Apple Vision Pro or Apple Vision Pro 2? +
Apple Vision Pro 2 — more score per dollar ($2,999 vs $3,499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.