Compare Apple Vision Pro M5 vs Meta Quest 2
In this technical comparison between the Apple Vision Pro M5 and the Meta Quest 2, 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 1832 × 1920 per eye for the Quest 2.
Choosing between these two VR Headsets models often comes down to your budget, with prices around 3499 USD and Retails for $199 - $249 USD (New).
| Specifications |
Apple Vision Pro M5 |
Meta Quest 2 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | October, 2025 | October 2020 |
| Display | ||
| Type | Micro-OLED (3D display system) | Single Fast-switch LCD |
| Resolution | 23 million pixels total (approx. 3660×3200 per eye) | 1832 × 1920 per eye |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz, 96Hz, 100Hz, and 120Hz | 60Hz, 72Hz, 90Hz (Standard), and 120Hz (Experimental/Supported) |
| Field of view | ~100° Horizontal | ~90° (Horizontal) / 97° (Diagonal) |
| Brightness | ~5,000 nits (internal) / ~100 nits (perceived) | ~100 nits |
| HDR | Yes (Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG) | No |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Custom Three-element Catadioptric (Pancake-style) | Fresnel Lenses |
| IPD adjustment | Automatic/Electronic (51mm–75mm) | Physical 3-position toggle (58mm, 63mm, 68mm) |
| Eye relief | Adjustable via Light Seal sizes & magnetic ZEISS inserts | Includes a removable plastic glasses spacer |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | 6DoF Inside-out (12 cameras, 5 sensors) | 6-DOF Inside-out via 4 monochrome cameras |
| Controller tracking | No physical controllers (Supports PS/Xbox gamepads) | 3rd-Gen Oculus Touch Controllers (IR ring-based) |
| Hand tracking | Yes (High-precision gesture system) | Supported (Software-based) |
| 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) | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 |
| RAM | 16 GB Unified Memory | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB | 128GB (Standard) or 256GB |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Real-time 4K Stereoscopic Color Passthrough | Low-resolution Monochrome (Black and White) |
| Depth sensing | LiDAR Scanner + TrueDepth camera system | No (Uses software estimation) |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Dual-driver Spatial Audio pods | Integrated directional speakers in the strap arms |
| 3.5mm jack | No (Supports AirPods Pro with H2 ultra-low latency) | Yes |
| Mic | Six-microphone array with directional beamforming | Dual microphone array |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | Proprietary Battery Connector (USB-C on the battery) | USB-C (Supports Oculus Link and charging) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE |
| PCVR support | Official Mac Virtual Display (Supports Ultra-wide 4K/5K) | Yes (Wired via Link Cable or Wireless via Air Link / Steam Link) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | App Store (visionOS), iPad/iPhone App Support | Meta Quest Store, SteamVR (via PC) |
| Supported OS | visionOS 2.0 or later | Meta Horizon OS (Android-based) |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 750 – 800 g (with Light Seal and Head Band) | 503g |
| Strap type | Solo Knit Band and Dual Knit Band (Included) | Soft fabric elastic strap (Standard); "Elite Strap" sold separately |
| Face interface | Magnetic "Light Seal" (Various sizes) | Foam padding (Newer units include a silicone cover for hygiene) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 2.5 hours general use / 3 hours video | 2 - 3 hours |
| Charging method | USB-C (via external battery pack) | USB-C (10W standard charging) |
| External battery support | Required (Headset is tethered to external pack) | Yes (Compatible with various battery headstraps and power banks) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Headset, Battery, Solo/Dual Bands, Light Seal, Cover | Headset, 2x Touch Controllers, 2x AA Batteries, Glasses Spacer, Charging Cable, Power Adapter |
| Price | 3499 USD | Retails for $199 - $249 USD (New) |
| Full Details | Vision Pro M5 - Full Specifications | Quest 2 - Full Specifications |