Apple Vision Pro

Overview

Apple Vision Pro went on sale in the United States on February 2, 2024, starting at $3,499 for 256 GB, with 512 GB and 1 TB options. Apple calls it a spatial computer rather than a VR headset. Its focus is apps floating in your room, movies on a huge virtual screen, and immersive video, with games as a smaller part. In October 2025, Apple replaced it with Apple Vision Pro (M5), which keeps the same design but uses a faster chip.

Display and optics

Two micro-OLED displays pack 23 million pixels in total behind custom pancake-style lenses. They run at 90, 96 or 100 Hz. The 96 Hz mode plays 24 fps film without judder. The lenses adjust automatically to IPDs from 51 to 75 mm, and glasses wearers order ZEISS optical inserts. An outward display called EyeSight shows a view of the wearer's eyes to people nearby.

Comfort and design

The headset weighs 600 to 650 g depending on the Light Seal and band. Most of that weight rests on the face, which many owners find tiring in long sessions. A separate 353 g battery connects by cable and gives about two hours of general use or 2.5 hours of video. Apple included two bands, the Solo Knit Band and the Dual Loop Band. The later Dual Knit Band, sold separately, also fits this model.

Tracking and controllers

There are no controllers in the box. You select items by looking at them and pinching your fingers, and you can type and speak with Siri and dictation. Cameras and sensors track the room, hands and eyes, and the R1 chip processes them for low-latency color passthrough. Since visionOS 26, games can also support the PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers.

Software and apps

The M2 chip and 16 GB of memory run visionOS, and apps come from the visionOS App Store. Many iPhone and iPad apps also run in windows. Mac Virtual Display turns a Mac's screen into a large virtual monitor. Safari supports WebXR for immersive web content. Vision Pro does not connect to PC VR platforms such as SteamVR.

Who it is for

The original Vision Pro suits Apple users who want a premium personal theater and a spatial workspace tied to their Mac, iPhone and iCloud, especially those buying used or refurbished units. Gamers looking for a large VR game library are better served on other platforms.