Compare Apple Vision Pro M5 vs Meta Quest 3
In this technical comparison between the Apple Vision Pro M5 and the Meta Quest 3, 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 2064 × 2208 per eye for the Quest 3.
Choosing between these two VR Headsets models often comes down to your budget, with prices around 3499 USD and 500 USD.
| Specifications |
Apple Vision Pro M5 |
Meta Quest 3 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | October, 2025 | October, 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Type | Micro-OLED (3D display system) | LCD (Infinite Display) |
| Resolution | 23 million pixels total (approx. 3660×3200 per eye) | 2064 × 2208 per eye |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz, 96Hz, 100Hz, and 120Hz | 90 Hz / 120 Hz supported |
| Field of view | ~100° Horizontal | ~110° horizontal / ~96° vertical |
| Brightness | ~5,000 nits (internal) / ~100 nits (perceived) | - |
| HDR | Yes (Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG) | No |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Custom Three-element Catadioptric (Pancake-style) | Pancake lenses |
| IPD adjustment | Automatic/Electronic (51mm–75mm) | Continuous 53–75 mm |
| Eye relief | Adjustable via Light Seal sizes & magnetic ZEISS inserts | Yes (lens depth adjustment) |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | 6DoF Inside-out (12 cameras, 5 sensors) | Inside-out (6 DoF) |
| Controller tracking | No physical controllers (Supports PS/Xbox gamepads) | Yes (IR + SLAM tracking) |
| Hand tracking | Yes (High-precision gesture system) | Yes |
| 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 2 |
| RAM | 16 GB Unified Memory | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB | 128 GB / 512 GB |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Real-time 4K Stereoscopic Color Passthrough | Full-color stereo passthrough |
| Depth sensing | LiDAR Scanner + TrueDepth camera system | Yes (depth sensor + scene understanding) |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Dual-driver Spatial Audio pods | Yes (spatial speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | No (Supports AirPods Pro with H2 ultra-low latency) | Yes |
| Mic | Six-microphone array with directional beamforming | Yes (4-mic array) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | Proprietary Battery Connector (USB-C on the battery) | USB-C (Link mode) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| PCVR support | Official Mac Virtual Display (Supports Ultra-wide 4K/5K) | Yes (Wired Link + Air Link + Virtual Desktop) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | App Store (visionOS), iPad/iPhone App Support | Standalone / PCVR |
| Supported OS | visionOS 2.0 or later | Meta OS (Android-based), Windows for PCVR |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 750 – 800 g (with Light Seal and Head Band) | ~515 g (without strap) |
| Strap type | Solo Knit Band and Dual Knit Band (Included) | Soft strap (optional Elite strap) |
| Face interface | Magnetic "Light Seal" (Various sizes) | Replaceable facial interface |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 2.5 hours general use / 3 hours video | ~2–3 hours usage |
| Charging method | USB-C (via external battery pack) | USB-C charging / dock support (optional) |
| External battery support | Required (Headset is tethered to external pack) | Yes (strap-mounted power pack) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Headset, Battery, Solo/Dual Bands, Light Seal, Cover | Headset + 2 Touch Plus controllers + cables |
| Price | 3499 USD | 500 USD |
| Full Details | Vision Pro M5 - Full Specifications | Quest 3 - Full Specifications |