Apple Vision Pro
M2 + R1 · 4K micro-OLED · visionOS
Apple Vision Pro 2 (Transparent)
Smart glasses · 2026 · Transparent
Apple Vision Pro 2 (Transparent) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Vision Pro lands at 86 and Apple Vision Pro 2 (Transparent) at 90. That puts Apple Vision Pro 2 (Transparent) 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 (Transparent) if…
- ✓Lightweight AR-lite form factor
- ✓Prescription lens options
- ✓Hands-free camera/display
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Vision Pro | Apple Vision Pro 2 (Transparent) |
|---|---|---|
| Chips | M2 + R1 | — |
| Per-eye | ~4K micro-OLED | — |
| Field of view | ~100° | — |
| Type | — | Smart glasses |
| Variant | — | Transparent |
| 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 (Transparent)
- +Lightweight AR-lite form factor
- +Prescription lens options
- +Hands-free camera/display
- −Privacy concerns (camera)
- −Battery limited
- −Software ecosystem young
FAQ: Apple Vision Pro vs Apple Vision Pro 2 (Transparent)
Which is better, Apple Vision Pro or Apple Vision Pro 2 (Transparent)? +
Apple Vision Pro 2 (Transparent) 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 (Transparent) worth the price? +
At $2,999, Apple Vision Pro 2 (Transparent) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in visuals.
Does Apple Vision Pro or Apple Vision Pro 2 (Transparent) 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.