Apple has recently opened pre-orders for its highly anticipated “spatial computer,” the Vision Pro headset. This groundbreaking device is set to be released on February 2, as previously announced. The Vision Pro comes in three storage capacity options: 256GB for $3,499, 512GB for $3,699, or 1TB for $3,899. Apple is also offering one-year financing through Apple Card monthly installments for all versions. Click here for Pre-Order
To ensure a seamless user experience, Apple provides an AppleCare option for the Vision Pro, priced at $499. This coverage includes unlimited repairs for accidental damage, an “Express Replacement Service,” and 24/7 priority access to Apple experts.
Before pre-ordering, users are required to measure the light seal and headband, a simple process that can be done using an iPhone or iPad with Face ID. Additionally, Zeiss optical inserts are available for users with specific vision needs, priced at $99 for Readers and $149 for Prescription.
The Vision Pro package includes the headset itself, a dual-loop band, cover, battery, light seal cushion, polishing cloth, USB-C charging cable, and surprisingly, an actual charger. This inclusion raises questions regarding Apple’s charging practices for iPhones and environmental concerns.
Moving on to the specifications, the Vision Pro is powered by an M2 chip with impressive capabilities, including an 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, and 16GB of unified memory. The micro OLED panels offer a 92% DCI-P3 color space coverage, 7.5-micron pixel pitch, and a total of 23 million pixels. The headset supports refresh rates of 90Hz, 96Hz, and 100Hz, along with AirPlay for mirroring content.
The Vision Pro incorporates various advanced features, such as two main cameras, six world-facing tracking cameras, four eye-tracking cameras, a LiDAR scanner, four inertial measurement units, a flicker sensor, and an ambient light sensor. Additional features include iris-based biometrics, six microphones, Spatial Audio, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3.
Battery life is estimated at 2 hours of general use and 2.5 hours of video playback, with the option to use the headset while charging. The weight of the Vision Pro varies between 600g and 650g, taking into account different light seal and headband configurations. The separate battery weighs 353g.
In summary, the Apple Vision Pro headset offers an immersive spatial computing experience with its cutting-edge technology, impressive specifications, and a range of convenient features.
