Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) | Varjo - XR-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Field of view | 110 ° | 120 ° |
| Standalone | true | false |
Between the Vision Pro 2 (rumored) and XR-4, the Vision Pro 2 (rumored) comes out ahead in refresh rate / standalone, while the XR-4 wins on field of view. Overall, the Vision Pro 2 (rumored) scores 80 and the XR-4 scores 69.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Vision Pro 2 (rumored) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Vision Pro 2 (rumored) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, standalone. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
Pick the XR-4 if you care most about field of view. Its strongest claims are field of view. The single most decisive one: Field of view — 9.09% more. 120 ° vs 110 °.
Both ship with comparable eye tracking, color passthrough, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Vision Pro 2 (rumored) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) or Varjo - XR-4?
Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) leads the current Mars Score by 10.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare refresh rate, field of view, standalone against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) if…
Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, is standalone.
Choose Varjo - XR-4 if…
Varjo - XR-4 has the measurable edge on fov deg.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Standalone: true (vs false).
Why Varjo - XR-4 wins
- ▲Field of view — 9.09% more. 120 ° vs 110 °.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) | Varjo - XR-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution per eye | 4160x3840 | 3840x3744 |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 90 Hz |
| Field of view | 110 ° | 120 °lead |
| Panelⓘ | Micro-OLED | Micro-OLED |
Tracking & Audio
| Spec | Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) | Varjo - XR-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Inside-out tracking | true | true |
| Eye tracking | true | true |
| Face tracking | truelead | false |
| Color passthrough | true | true |
Compute
| Spec | Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) | Varjo - XR-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone | truelead | false |
| Battery | 3.0 hlead | 0 h |