Apple Vision Pro (M5) vs PICO 4

Apple Vision Pro (M5) and PICO 4 side by side: every spec we have, with the best figure of each one marked.

At a glance

Apple Vision Pro (M5) vs PICO 4: specs compared
Key specs
Only differences	Standalone headsetsApple Vision Pro (M5) Apple $3,499 Best in 2 of 4	Standalone headsetsPICO 4 PICO Best in 2 of 4
Max refresh	120 HzBest	90 Hz
WeightLower is better	750 g	586 gBest
Battery	2.5 h	3 hBest
RAM	16 GBBest	8 GB
Display & optics
Panel	Micro-OLED	LCD
Lenses	Pancake	Pancake
Per eye	–	2160 × 2160
Refresh rates	90 Hz96 Hz100 Hz120 Hz	72 Hz90 Hz
Field of view	–	105°
IPD range	51–75 mm	62–72 mm (motorized)
Hardware
Chipset	Apple M5 + R1	Snapdragon XR2
Storage	256 GB512 GB1 TB	128 GB256 GB
Weight	750 g (750–800 g depending on configuration, with Light Seal and Dual Knit Band; battery pack (353 g) carried separately)	586 g (Front unit 295 g without the strap)
Tracking & input
Tracking	Inside-out	Inside-out
Hand tracking	Yes	Yes
Eye tracking	Yes	No
Passthrough	High-res color	Full color
Controllers	None (eyes, hands and voice)	PICO 4 controllers (arc ring, AA batteries)
PC VR	Not supported	Wired and wireless
Release & price
Status	Available	Discontinued
Released	October 22, 2025	October 18, 2022
Launch price	$3,499	–