Apple
Apple Vision Pro
M2 + R1 · 4K micro-OLED · visionOS
86
/ 100
From $3,499
VS
Meta Quest 3 wins by 6
Meta
Meta Quest 3
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 · MR passthrough
92
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Meta Quest 3 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Vision Pro lands at 86 and Meta Quest 3 at 92. That puts Meta Quest 3 ahead by 6 points — a decisive 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 Meta Quest 3 if…
- ✓Color passthrough mixed reality
- ✓Standalone + PCVR
- ✓Excellent content library
Apple Vision Pro 86
vs 92 Meta Quest 3
Score breakdown
Apple Vision Pro
86 visuals 100
comfort 72
tracking 96
library 74
Meta Quest 3
92 visuals 90
comfort 80
tracking 94
library 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Vision Pro | Meta Quest 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chips | M2 + R1 | — |
| Per-eye | ~4K micro-OLED | 2064×2208 LCD |
| Field of view | ~100° | — |
| Chip | — | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 |
| Battery | — | ~2 h |
| Refresh | — | 120Hz |
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
Meta Quest 3
Pros
- +Color passthrough mixed reality
- +Standalone + PCVR
- +Excellent content library
Cons
- −Battery ~2 hours
- −Default strap uncomfortable
- −Meta account required
FAQ: Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3
Which is better, Apple Vision Pro or Meta Quest 3? +
Meta Quest 3 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Meta Quest 3 worth the price? +
At $499, Meta Quest 3 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in library.
Does Apple Vision Pro or Meta Quest 3 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.