Meta
Meta Quest 3
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 · MR passthrough
92
/ 100
From $499
VS
Meta Quest 3 wins by 2
Apple
Apple Vision Pro 2 (Black)
Smart glasses · 2026 · Black
90
/ 100
From $2,999
Specdex verdict
Meta Quest 3 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Meta Quest 3 lands at 92 and Apple Vision Pro 2 (Black) at 90. That puts Meta Quest 3 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Meta Quest 3 if…
- ✓Color passthrough mixed reality
- ✓Standalone + PCVR
- ✓Excellent content library
Pick Apple Vision Pro 2 (Black) if…
- ✓Lightweight AR-lite form factor
- ✓Prescription lens options
- ✓Hands-free camera/display
Meta Quest 3 92
vs 90 Apple Vision Pro 2 (Black)
Score breakdown
Meta Quest 3
92 visuals 90
comfort 80
tracking 94
library 96
Apple Vision Pro 2 (Black)
90 visuals 90
comfort 88
tracking 84
library 70
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Meta Quest 3 | Apple Vision Pro 2 (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 | — |
| Per-eye | 2064×2208 LCD | — |
| Battery | ~2 h | — |
| Refresh | 120Hz | — |
| Type | — | Smart glasses |
| Variant | — | Black |
| Release year | — | 2026 |
Meta Quest 3
Pros
- +Color passthrough mixed reality
- +Standalone + PCVR
- +Excellent content library
Cons
- −Battery ~2 hours
- −Default strap uncomfortable
- −Meta account required
Apple Vision Pro 2 (Black)
Pros
- +Lightweight AR-lite form factor
- +Prescription lens options
- +Hands-free camera/display
Cons
- −Privacy concerns (camera)
- −Battery limited
- −Software ecosystem young
FAQ: Meta Quest 3 vs Apple Vision Pro 2 (Black)
Which is better, Meta Quest 3 or Apple Vision Pro 2 (Black)? +
Meta Quest 3 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Meta Quest 3 worth the price? +
At $499, Meta Quest 3 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in library.
Is Apple Vision Pro 2 (Black) worth the price? +
At $2,999, Apple Vision Pro 2 (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in visuals.
Does Meta Quest 3 or Apple Vision Pro 2 (Black) 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.