Apple / mixed
Apple Vision Pro
86
TopVR score
$3,699
retail class
Head-to-head
Apple Vision Pro vs PICO 4 Ultra
Apple Vision Pro scores 86/100 while PICO 4 Ultra scores 78/100. Compare specs, price, pros, cons, and platform tradeoffs.
Spec Table
Full Comparison
Apple
Apple Vision Pro
86
TopVR score
$3,699
retail class
PICO
PICO 4 Ultra
78
TopVR score
$799
retail class
| Spec | Apple Vision Pro | PICO 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86 /100 | 78 /100 |
| Resolution | 3660x3200 per eye (micro-OLED) | 2160x2160 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90 / 96 / 100 Hz | Up to 90 Hz |
| Field of View | ~100 deg diagonal | 104 deg class |
| Tracking | Eye + hand + head tracking | Inside-out 6DoF with ring-free controllers |
| Battery | ~2.5 hours external battery | Rear battery; balanced design |
| Weight | 600-650 g | 580 g |
| Platform | visionOS | PICO OS |
Apple Vision Pro Verdict
The Apple Vision Pro is a technological marvel with the best display in any headset. Its current $3,699 Apple Store starting price limits it to professionals and early adopters, but it defines what spatial computing could become.
Highest display quality in a consumer headset
Natural eye and hand input
Excellent passthrough and spatial interface
Extremely high price
External battery pack required
PICO 4 Ultra Verdict
PICO 4 Ultra is a strong Quest-style mixed-reality alternative in markets where it is officially sold. For U.S. buyers, availability and software library depth keep Quest 3 and Quest 3S ahead.
Balanced front/rear headset design
XR2 Gen 2 platform with 12 GB RAM
Color mixed-reality passthrough and depth sensing
Limited U.S. retail presence
Store library is smaller than Quest