Spatial computing is now a reality and we compare two of its greatest representatives: Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3.
The Apple Vision Pro is an absolutely incredible device that marks the top of the range in terms of virtual reality headsets, a device with maximum power and with almost unbeatable specs. But there are many other options on the market, like the Meta Quest 3, which are a lot less expensive and which offer similar functions.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his Meta Quest 3 is better than the Apple Vision Pro, a somewhat borderline claim. This is why we decided compare the Apple Vision Pro with the Meta Quest 3 to see what specifications each alternative offers.
We thoroughly compare the Apple Vision Pro with the Meta Quest 3
Specification comparison table
| Apple Vision Pro | Meta Quest 3 | Weight | 600 – 650g | 515g |
|---|---|---|
| Screens | micro-OLED, 3660 x 3200 pixels per eye | LCD, 2064 x 2208 pixels per eye |
| Processor | M2 chip and R1 chip | Snapdragon XR2 Gen2 |
| Storage | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB |
128 GB 512 GB |
| RAM memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Cameras and sensors | Stereoscopic 3D main camera system Two high-resolution main cameras Six tracking cameras facing the world Four eye tracking cameras TrueDepth Camera LiDAR scanner Four inertial measurement units flicker sensor Ambient light sensor |
Dual RGB color cameras depth projector Four infrared cameras |
| Operating system | visionOS | Android |
| Battery | Up to 2 hours | Up to 2.2 hours |
| Précio | Starting at $3,499 | From 549.99 dollars |
Design
The design of this type of device is generally quite similar, but once again Apple has changed the classic aesthetic of augmented reality viewers. incorporating very good materials such as glass or aluminum. Although this greatly affects the weight, the Vision Pro weighs 100 grams more than Quest 3despite the separate battery.
Apple also offers maximum design customization with the so-called Light Seal, which is personalized for each user. It also has two types of straps so each user can choose the one that suits them best.
Screens
The Apple Vision Pro has what might be the best displays on the market. With a screen for each eye of micro-OLED technology of only 1.4 with a resolution of approx. 3660 x 3200 pixelswhich gives a density of 3,386 pixels per inch. Absolute quality screens.
The resolution of Apple Vision Pro displays is simply spectacular
The ace Meta Quest 3 has very good screens, but with inferior technology and less resolution than the Apple Vision Pro. In this case, there are two LED screens with a resolution of 2064 x 2208 pixels.
Cameras and sensors
For these types of devices to simulate a screen-filled reality, we need lots of strategically placed sensors and cameras. And here he is again Apple Vision Pro the one who takes the leadcounting on up to 17 different cameras and sensors.
He Apple Vision Pro It has a system with two main 3D cameras to take spatial photos and videos, six tracking cameras oriented towards the outside world, four eye tracking cameras, two in each eye, a TrueDepth camera system to scan our face , a LiDAR scanner and sensors such as four inertial measurement units (IMU), a flicker sensor and an ambient light sensor.
For their part, the Meta Quest 3 They have two 18 PPD RGB cameras that show the outside, a depth projector and four infrared cameras. They don’t have cameras for eye tracking or cameras capable of scanning our face, in addition to having fewer sensors in general than the Apple option.
Controls
The Apple Vision Pro does not have external drivers, The only thing you need to use the Apple device is your eyes and hands.. Thanks to visual control, the Vision Pro knows where you are looking at all times and with different hand gestures you can perform any action. Although it is true that video game controllers can be connected to enhance this type of experience.
Apple Vision Pros are controlled by gestures
For its part, The Meta Quest 3, although they can be used using gestures, integrate two different controllers, one for each hand. They don’t have advanced eye control like the Apple Vision Pro, so they are less accurate to use without external controllers.
Power
In terms of power, no comparison is possible. He Apple Vision Pro is a computer and it has a computer chip such as M2, which is accompanied by a second chip called R1, which is responsible for exclusively processing the images that the device shows us. It is therefore a device with enormous power.
Apple’s Vision Pro has two different chips
The ace Meta Quest 3 uses a Qualcomm chip designed for this type of device, the Snapdragon XR2 Gen2but it is basically a chip similar to what can be found in high-end Android smartphones, it is not something as powerful and with as specialized a GPU as the M2.
Operating system
He Apple Vision Pro runs visionOS, a new operating system designed exclusively for “special computing”. But this new operating system is still a version of iOS and macOS, sharing many of the available apps and games.
In Meta Quest 3 we have an operating system based on Android and fully personalized by Meta for a 3D virtual experience. A system capable of running many applications designed for the platform.
Précio
At this point we also have a huge price difference. The Meta Quest 3s are 7 times cheaper than the Apple Vision Pro, which is understandable given the differences in specs we found. These are devices from two different ranges.
- Apple Vision Pro price: $3,499.
- Price of Meta Quest 3: 549.99 dollars.
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