Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - Vision Pro | Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 100 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Field of view | 100 ° | 110 ° |
Between the Vision Pro and Vision Pro 2 (rumored), the Vision Pro comes out ahead in several specs, while the Vision Pro 2 (rumored) wins on refresh rate / field of view. Overall, the Vision Pro scores 70.8 and the Vision Pro 2 (rumored) scores 80 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Vision Pro 2 (rumored) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.2 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.
The Vision Pro does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
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. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, field of view. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 120 Hz vs 100 Hz.
Both ship with comparable standalone, 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 or Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored)?
Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) leads the current Mars Score by 9.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare refresh rate, field of view against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - Vision Pro if…
Apple - Vision Pro does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) if…
Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, 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 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 120 Hz vs 100 Hz.
- ▲Field of view — 10.00% more. 110 ° vs 100 °.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple - Vision Pro | Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution per eye | 3660x3200 | 4160x3840 |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 100 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Field of view | 100 ° | 110 °lead |
| Panelⓘ | Micro-OLED | Micro-OLED |
Tracking & Audio
| Spec | Apple - Vision Pro | Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Inside-out tracking | true | true |
| Eye tracking | true | true |
| Face tracking | true | true |
| Color passthrough | true | true |
Compute
| Spec | Apple - Vision Pro | Apple - Vision Pro 2 (rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone | true | true |
| Battery | 2.5 h | 3.0 hlead |