Apple officially launched the Apple Vision Pro headset in the United States at the beginning of this year, and its product price starts at $3,499, which is at least 3 to 7 times more expensive than the competitor Meta's products A non-destructive teardown analysis of the Pro and Meta Quest 3 devices can give you a glimpse into the inner workings of these headsets, as well as the differences between Apple and Meta in terms of design philosophy and marketing strategy.
Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest Pro vs Meta Quest 3 比较
Apple's MR headset, which has been spent at least seven years, is officially named Vision Pro, and at the same time, with its operating system VisionOS, has been officially launched in the United States at the beginning of this year, but the price of its products is much more expensive than its competitors Scanning technology to assist companies that inspect hidden features and uncover unseen defects, and they recently conducted a non-destructive teardown analysis of the Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest Pro, and Meta Quest 3 devices, and here are the results of their analysis:
► Interior design and space utilization
- Apple Vision Pro features an innovative arrangement of interior parts that are placed at an angle to maximise interior space without compromising the aesthetics of the exterior styling.
Apple Vision Pro（图/截自lumafield）
- The design of the Meta Quest Pro and Quest 3 is a traditional design, with all the internal parts stacked on the same plane.
Meta Quest Pro(图/截自lumafield)
Meta Quest 3(图/截自lumafield)
► Sensors
- Apple Vision Pro takes a radically different path with sensor technology, allowing users to interact with the device through eye movements and gestures, a natural and intuitive way to interact with the device.
Apple VIsion Pro（图/lumafield）
- The Meta Quest Pro and Quest 3 are handheld controllers with SLAM cameras, joystick sensors, and motion-triggered pressure sensors that provide intuitive control and add haptic feedback.
Meta Quest Touch Pro 控制器（图/lumafield）
► Battery design
The battery design of the Apple Vision Pro is also different from that of Meta, it directly attaches an external battery, the main reason is that it wants to provide a longer life without increasing the weight of the headset, and it will not make the device warm and affect performance.
While the Meta Quest Pro's battery is designed to be a very unique curved shape that blends into the headset, the Meta Quest 3's battery design is simpler, placing the battery in the front and middle of the headset.
各装置的电池,由左至右:Apple Vision Pro、Meta Quest 3、Meta Quest Pro (图/lumafield)
► Audio
Apple Vision Pro features two built-in drivers called "AudioPods", allowing users to experience the sound of spatial audio without having to wear any headphones. Meta, on the other hand, opted for a cleaner internal audio design, but also a way to deliver sound directly to the wearer's ears.
左为Apple Vision Pro AudioPod ； 右为Meta Quest 3 空间音讯处理器（图/lumafield）
summary
Lumafield concluded by saying that Meta's two headsets use the least resources to provide as many services as possible, which is why they can use the most affordable price to make anyone who wants to experience and use it affordable, on the other hand, Apple's pricing, their product positioning is targeted at consumers who have a high demand for innovative virtual experiences, and Apple is looking forward to Vision Pro It transforms workflows across all industries, enabling businesses to reimagine the way they work and open a new chapter in the use of spatial computing in business.
So, is the attractively priced Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 3 more popular with consumers, or is the Apple Vision Pro with its innovative design and cutting-edge technology more popular?