Compare Apple Vision Pro M5 vs Samsung HMD Odyssey Plus
In this technical comparison between the Apple Vision Pro M5 and the Samsung HMD Odyssey Plus, 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 2880 × 1600 total (1440 × 1600 per eye) for the HMD Odyssey Plus.
Choosing between these two VR Headsets models often comes down to your budget, with prices around 3499 USD and $499 (at launch).
| Specifications |
Apple Vision Pro M5 |
Samsung HMD Odyssey Plus |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | October, 2025 | October 2018 |
| Display | ||
| Type | Micro-OLED (3D display system) | Dual 3.5" AMOLED (with Anti-SDE technology) |
| Resolution | 23 million pixels total (approx. 3660×3200 per eye) | 2880 × 1600 total (1440 × 1600 per eye) |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz, 96Hz, 100Hz, and 120Hz | 60Hz or 90Hz (depends on PC performance mode) |
| Field of view | ~100° Horizontal | 110° |
| Brightness | ~5,000 nits (internal) / ~100 nits (perceived) | High (AMOLED standard) |
| HDR | Yes (Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG) | Not supported |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Custom Three-element Catadioptric (Pancake-style) | Fresnel |
| IPD adjustment | Automatic/Electronic (51mm–75mm) | Physical hardware dial (60mm – 72mm) |
| Eye relief | Adjustable via Light Seal sizes & magnetic ZEISS inserts | Fixed (No physical lens-to-eye distance slider) |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | 6DoF Inside-out (12 cameras, 5 sensors) | Windows Mixed Reality (6DOF Inside-out via 2 front cameras) |
| Controller tracking | No physical controllers (Supports PS/Xbox gamepads) | Tracked by headset cameras (no base stations needed) |
| 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) | None (PC-powered) |
| RAM | 16 GB Unified Memory | PC Dependent (8GB+ recommended) |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB | No |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Real-time 4K Stereoscopic Color Passthrough | "Flashlight" mode (Low-res grayscale via tracking cameras) |
| Depth sensing | LiDAR Scanner + TrueDepth camera system | Software-based via dual tracking cameras |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Dual-driver Spatial Audio pods | Integrated AKG-tuned 360° spatial headphones |
| 3.5mm jack | No (Supports AirPods Pro with H2 ultra-low latency) | No (Headphones are built-in and non-removable) |
| Mic | Six-microphone array with directional beamforming | Integrated dual-array microphones (supports Cortana) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | Proprietary Battery Connector (USB-C on the battery) | 4-meter Y-cable (HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Integrated into the headset (for controller pairing) |
| PCVR support | Official Mac Virtual Display (Supports Ultra-wide 4K/5K) | Native (WMR Portal / SteamVR) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | App Store (visionOS), iPad/iPhone App Support | SteamVR, Windows Mixed Reality |
| Supported OS | visionOS 2.0 or later | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 750 – 800 g (with Light Seal and Head Band) | 590g (Approx. 1.3 lbs) |
| Strap type | Solo Knit Band and Dual Knit Band (Included) | Halo-style headband with rear adjustment dial |
| Face interface | Magnetic "Light Seal" (Various sizes) | Breathable, anti-fog fabric foam (wider nose guard than original Odyssey) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 2.5 hours general use / 3 hours video | N/A (Headset is wired) |
| Charging method | USB-C (via external battery pack) | N/A (Controllers use 2x AA batteries each) |
| External battery support | Required (Headset is tethered to external pack) | N/A |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Headset, Battery, Solo/Dual Bands, Light Seal, Cover | Odyssey+ Headset, 2x Bluetooth Motion Controllers, 4x AA batteries, Microfiber cloth |
| Price | 3499 USD | $499 (at launch) |
| Full Details | Vision Pro M5 - Full Specifications | HMD Odyssey Plus - Full Specifications |