Compare Apple Vision Pro M5 vs Sony PlayStation VR2
In this technical comparison between the Apple Vision Pro M5 and the Sony PlayStation VR2, 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 2000×2040 per eye for the PlayStation VR2.
Choosing between these two VR Headsets models often comes down to your budget, with prices around 3499 USD and 400 USD.
| Specifications |
Apple Vision Pro M5 |
Sony PlayStation VR2 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | October, 2025 | February, 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Type | Micro-OLED (3D display system) | OLED |
| Resolution | 23 million pixels total (approx. 3660×3200 per eye) | 2000×2040 per eye |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz, 96Hz, 100Hz, and 120Hz | 90 Hz, 120 Hz |
| Field of view | ~100° Horizontal | ~110° |
| Brightness | ~5,000 nits (internal) / ~100 nits (perceived) | HDR supported |
| HDR | Yes (Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG) | Yes |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Custom Three-element Catadioptric (Pancake-style) | Fresnel lenses |
| IPD adjustment | Automatic/Electronic (51mm–75mm) | 58–73 mm manual + eye-tracking assist |
| Eye relief | Adjustable via Light Seal sizes & magnetic ZEISS inserts | - |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | 6DoF Inside-out (12 cameras, 5 sensors) | Inside-out (4 embedded cameras) |
| Controller tracking | No physical controllers (Supports PS/Xbox gamepads) | Yes (VR2 Sense Controllers) |
| Hand tracking | Yes (High-precision gesture system) | No (controller-based finger detection only) |
| Eye tracking | Yes (High-performance LED/IR camera system) | Yes (IR camera per eye) |
| Facial tracking | Yes (Used for "Persona" avatars and EyeSight) | No |
| Performance | ||
| Processor / Chipset | Apple M5 chip + Apple R1 chip (12ms latency) | - |
| RAM | 16 GB Unified Memory | - |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB | - |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Real-time 4K Stereoscopic Color Passthrough | Yes (grayscale via cameras) |
| Depth sensing | LiDAR Scanner + TrueDepth camera system | - |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Dual-driver Spatial Audio pods | Built-in microphone |
| 3.5mm jack | No (Supports AirPods Pro with H2 ultra-low latency) | Yes (stereo headphone jack) |
| Mic | Six-microphone array with directional beamforming | Yes (built-in) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | Proprietary Battery Connector (USB-C on the battery) | USB-C to PS5 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.1 (for controllers) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Yes (5.1) |
| PCVR support | Official Mac Virtual Display (Supports Ultra-wide 4K/5K) | Yes (with PS VR2 PC Adapter) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | App Store (visionOS), iPad/iPhone App Support | PlayStation 5 (official), PC (adapter) |
| Supported OS | visionOS 2.0 or later | PS5 system; PC adapter supported on Windows |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 750 – 800 g (with Light Seal and Head Band) | ~560 g (excluding cables) |
| Strap type | Solo Knit Band and Dual Knit Band (Included) | Adjustable head strap |
| Face interface | Magnetic "Light Seal" (Various sizes) | Cushioned face pad |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 2.5 hours general use / 3 hours video | - |
| Charging method | USB-C (via external battery pack) | - |
| External battery support | Required (Headset is tethered to external pack) | - |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Headset, Battery, Solo/Dual Bands, Light Seal, Cover | Headset, 2 VR2 Sense controllers, stereo headphones, USB-C cable |
| Price | 3499 USD | 400 USD |
| Full Details | Vision Pro M5 - Full Specifications | PlayStation VR2 - Full Specifications |