Apple
Apple Vision Pro
M2 + R1 · 4K micro-OLED · visionOS
86
/ 100
From $3,499
VS
Apple Vision Pro 2 (Clear) wins by 4
Apple
Apple Vision Pro 2 (Clear)
Smart glasses · 2026 · Clear
90
/ 100
From $2,999
Specdex verdict
Apple Vision Pro 2 (Clear) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Vision Pro lands at 86 and Apple Vision Pro 2 (Clear) at 90. That puts Apple Vision Pro 2 (Clear) 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 (Clear) if…
- ✓Lightweight AR-lite form factor
- ✓Prescription lens options
- ✓Hands-free camera/display
Apple Vision Pro 86
vs 90 Apple Vision Pro 2 (Clear)
Score breakdown
Apple Vision Pro
86 visuals 100
comfort 72
tracking 96
library 74
Apple Vision Pro 2 (Clear)
90 visuals 90
comfort 88
tracking 84
library 70
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Vision Pro | Apple Vision Pro 2 (Clear) |
|---|---|---|
| Chips | M2 + R1 | — |
| Per-eye | ~4K micro-OLED | — |
| Field of view | ~100° | — |
| Type | — | Smart glasses |
| Variant | — | Clear |
| Release year | — | 2026 |
Apple Vision Pro
Pros
- +Highest-res consumer VR displays
- +Best passthrough quality
- +Excellent eye/hand tracking
Cons
- −$3,499
- −Heavy 600+ g
- −Thin app library
Apple Vision Pro 2 (Clear)
Pros
- +Lightweight AR-lite form factor
- +Prescription lens options
- +Hands-free camera/display
Cons
- −Privacy concerns (camera)
- −Battery limited
- −Software ecosystem young
FAQ: Apple Vision Pro vs Apple Vision Pro 2 (Clear)
Which is better, Apple Vision Pro or Apple Vision Pro 2 (Clear)? +
Apple Vision Pro 2 (Clear) 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 (Clear) worth the price? +
At $2,999, Apple Vision Pro 2 (Clear) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in visuals.
Does Apple Vision Pro or Apple Vision Pro 2 (Clear) 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.