Apple Vision Pro vs PlayStation VR2:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Apple Vision Pro had more branded searches than PlayStation VR2 among VR headset brands worldwide. Apple Vision Pro was estimated to have 368K branded searches compared to PlayStation VR2’s 74K, and held a 27.8% Share of Search versus PlayStation VR2’s 5.6%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Apple Vision Pro or PlayStation VR2?
Compare the virtual and mixed reality headset brands people play and work in. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Apple Vision Pro, PlayStation VR2. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Pico | Apple Vision Pro | Meta Quest | PlayStation VR2 | HTC Vive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.5% | 34% | 25.2% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.1% | 25.3% | 35.1% | 11.3% | 4.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 23.5% | 20.2% | 41.9% | 11% | 3.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.7% | 29.1% | 32.3% | 7.1% | 3.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.2% | 29.3% | 27.1% | 7.2% | 3.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 37% | 27.3% | 25.3% | 6.7% | 3.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 40% | 24.1% | 26.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% |
| May 2026 | 39% | 24% | 26.6% | 7.2% | 3.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.5% | 26.9% | 24.9% | 8.1% | 3.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.5% | 22.1% | 30% | 6.7% | 3.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 40% | 24.1% | 26.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.7% | 27.8% | 25.2% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
How has the Apple Vision Pro and PlayStation VR2 comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Apple Vision Pro was ahead of PlayStation VR2 in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Apple Vision Pro’s estimated Share of Search among VR headset brands worldwide moved from 34% to 27.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 368K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PlayStation VR2’s estimated Share of Search among VR headset brands worldwide held steady at 5.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 74K.
How did search popularity change for VR headset brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Apple Vision Pro overtook Meta Quest to rank 2nd among VR headset brands worldwide, with 27.8% estimated Share of Search.
PlayStation VR2’s estimated Share of Search among VR headset brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 8.1% to 5.6% in September 2026.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Apple Vision Pro’s and PlayStation VR2’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Apple Vision Pro
1 branded search term
- apple vision pro
PlayStation VR2
1 branded search term
- playstation vr2
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