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-3VarjoVision ProAppleour pick
Performance scores
VR Gaming97.3100.1
Sim / Cockpit125.2153.5
Productivity131.7166
Value scores
VR Gaming7.412
Sim / Cockpit9.618.4
Productivity10.119.9
Specifications
Pixel Density30 PPD34 PPD
Resolution / Eye7.83 MP11.5 MP
Refresh Rate90 Hz100 Hz
Field of View115 °100 °
Weight594 g650 g
RRP$5,495$3,499

★ 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.