Varjo XR-3 vs Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro is the stronger all-round VR headset here, ahead of the Varjo XR-3. The Varjo XR-3 has the wider field of view at 115°, so it takes in more of a cockpit or sim world at a glance — you turn your head less and keep more situational awareness. The Apple Vision Pro is the sharper of the two at 34 pixels per degree, which pays off reading instruments, cockpit gauges and desktop text. For productivity the Apple Vision Pro is the clear call: it's both the better headset and the better value there. The Apple Vision Pro comes out ahead in 3 of the 3 uses we score. On today's street prices the Apple Vision Pro is the cheaper of the two: the Varjo XR-3 costs around 57% more. The Apple Vision Pro is the pick: the better headset and the better value.
| XR-3Varjo | Vision ProAppleour pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| VR Gaming | 97.3 | 100.1 ★ |
| Sim / Cockpit | 125.2 | 153.5 ★ |
| Productivity | 131.7 | 166 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| VR Gaming | 7.4 | 12 ★ |
| Sim / Cockpit | 9.6 | 18.4 ★ |
| Productivity | 10.1 | 19.9 ★ |
| Specifications | ||
| Pixel Density | 30 PPD | 34 PPD ★ |
| Resolution / Eye | 7.83 MP | 11.5 MP ★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 100 Hz ★ |
| Field of View | 115 ° ★ | 100 ° |
| Weight | 594 g ★ | 650 g |
| RRP | £4,341 | £2,764 ★ |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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