Compared to its direct competitors, the unique interior design of the Apple Vision Pro was revealed in a CT scan performed by Lumafield.
Industrial CT developer Lumafield recently performed a lossless teardown of the Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 3 using its Neptune industrial CT scanner and Voyager analysis software. The study began by examining the internal design and layout of the headset and noted that the Apple Vision Pro emphasizes efficient use of space.
The Vision Pro's component arrangement maximizes the use of internal space without affecting the outside, with flexible PCB ribbons and electronics positioned at different angles. This is in stark contrast to the Meta Quest Pro and Quest 3, which take a more traditional approach where the main elements are stacked on a single plane.
An examination of the sensors in the device revealed that the Vision Pro uses advanced eye and hand tracking technology in the UI navigation, involving a variety of sensors such as LiDAR and infrared cameras. Meta Quest devices, on the other hand, include experimental versions of controller and hand tracking.
Thermal management strategies also vary widely between headsets. The Quest Pro uses a basic combination of active and passive cooling, while the Vision Pro employs a miniature blower. The battery design and layout further differentiate the headset, with the Vision Pro opting for an external battery pack to prioritize performance, while the Meta Quest model has the battery integrated into the headset for user-friendliness.
The team believes that the Meta and Apple interpretations represent their respective descriptions: "MR/VR headsets" and "space computers".