Compare Apple Vision Pro M5 vs HP Reverb G2
In this technical comparison between the Apple Vision Pro M5 and the HP Reverb G2, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 23 million pixels total (approx. 3660×3200 per eye) for the Vision Pro M5 versus 2160 × 2160 per eye (4320 × 2160 combined) for the Reverb G2.
Choosing between these two VR Headsets models often comes down to your budget, with prices around 3499 USD and Originally $599.
| Specifications |
Apple Vision Pro M5 |
HP Reverb G2 |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | October, 2025 | May 2020 |
| Display | ||
| Sensor Technology | Micro-OLED (3D display system) | Dual 2.89-inch LCD Panels (Full RGB Stripe) |
| Image Resolution | 23 million pixels total (approx. 3660×3200 per eye) | 2160 × 2160 per eye (4320 × 2160 combined) |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz, 96Hz, 100Hz, and 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Field of view | ~100° Horizontal | 114° (Diagonal) |
| Brightness | ~5,000 nits (internal) / ~100 nits (perceived) | High-luminance (optimized for simulation environments) |
| HDR | Yes (Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG) | No |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Custom Three-element Catadioptric (Pancake-style) | Valve-designed Fresnel Lenses (High-clarity "sweet spot") |
| IPD adjustment | Automatic/Electronic (51mm–75mm) | Manual slider (60mm – 68mm) |
| Eye relief | Adjustable via Light Seal sizes & magnetic ZEISS inserts | Adjustable via removable magnetic face gasket spacer (on V2 model) |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | 6DoF Inside-out (12 cameras, 5 sensors) | 6-DOF Inside-out via 4 cameras |
| Controller tracking | No physical controllers (Supports PS/Xbox gamepads) | 6-DOF Reverb G2 Controllers (included) |
| Hand tracking | Yes (High-precision gesture system) | No |
| Eye tracking | Yes (High-performance LED/IR camera system) | No |
| Facial tracking | Yes (Used for "Persona" avatars and EyeSight) | No |
| Performance | ||
| Processor / Chipset | Apple M5 chip + Apple R1 chip (12ms latency) | (PC-Tethered only) |
| RAM | 16 GB Unified Memory | No |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB | No |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Real-time 4K Stereoscopic Color Passthrough | Low-resolution Monochrome (Flashlight mode) |
| Depth sensing | LiDAR Scanner + TrueDepth camera system | No |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Dual-driver Spatial Audio pods | Valve Index-style Off-ear Speakers (High-fidelity spatial audio) |
| 3.5mm jack | No (Supports AirPods Pro with H2 ultra-low latency) | No |
| Mic | Six-microphone array with directional beamforming | Dual microphones |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | Proprietary Battery Connector (USB-C on the battery) | 6-meter proprietary cable (Connects to DisplayPort 1.3 and USB-C 3.0) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Built-in (for controller pairing) |
| PCVR support | Official Mac Virtual Display (Supports Ultra-wide 4K/5K) | Native (Windows Mixed Reality and SteamVR) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | App Store (visionOS), iPad/iPhone App Support | SteamVR, Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) |
| Supported OS | visionOS 2.0 or later | Windows 10/11 (Note: Microsoft is deprecating WMR in 2026; legacy drivers required) |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 750 – 800 g (with Light Seal and Head Band) | 498g (Headset only) / 544g (with strap) |
| Strap type | Solo Knit Band and Dual Knit Band (Included) | Flexible overhead strap with Velcro side adjustments |
| Face interface | Magnetic "Light Seal" (Various sizes) | Replaceable magnetic fabric cushion |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 2.5 hours general use / 3 hours video | No |
| Charging method | USB-C (via external battery pack) | No |
| External battery support | Required (Headset is tethered to external pack) | No |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Headset, Battery, Solo/Dual Bands, Light Seal, Cover | Headset, 2x Controllers, 6m Cable, Power Adapter, DP to Mini-DP Adapter, USB-C to A Adapter |
| Price | 3499 USD | Originally $599 |
| Full Details | Vision Pro M5 - Full Specifications | Reverb G2 - Full Specifications |