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The next leap in mixed-reality technology is on the horizon. Apple Vision Pro Gen 2 promises groundbreaking advancements, including enhanced performance, stunning visuals, and a lighter design. Alongside this next-gen headset, a more affordable model is in development to make mixed reality accessible to a broader audience. From advanced chips to innovative design updates, here’s everything to know about the features, price, and release date of the Apple Vision Pro Gen 2.
The Vision Pro Gen 2 expects release in 2025 potentially with a less expensive model during the announcement. According to industry analysts Ming-Chi Kuo and Mark Gurman the product release may occur between late 2025 and early 2026.
Apple sticks close to the $3499 Vision Pro Gen 2 price range to cover all new features while keeping production expenses under control. The budget model costs between $2,000 to $2,500 based on design choices and feature eliminations.
The Vision Pro Gen 2 is expected to deliver significant upgrades:
Enhanced Performance: The headset will gain better graphics performance thanks to its installation of M3 or M4 Apple chips.
Improved Visuals: The updated micro-OLED displays and pancake lenses combine to create better image quality and energy efficiency at the same time.
New Design: The upcoming design reduces chassis weight and updates battery performance to enhance user comfort during long term use.
Balancing Mass: A patented feature aims to minimize neck strain by shifting the headset’s weight dynamically.
The product updates seek to solve problems from the original model by making the headset lighter while boosting its graphics performance.
The budget version will retain the mixed-reality approach but with several compromises to reduce costs:
Lower-quality displays and simpler materials
Use of older chips, such as iPhone or Mac processors
Fewer cameras and manual pupil adjustments
Removal of the 3D camera and built-in speakers
Despite these reductions, features like eye- and hand-tracking and the outward-facing EyeSight display will likely remain intact to preserve core functionality.
The updated Vision Pro Gen 2 and affordable model from Apple might open mixed reality devices to more users. Apple needs to strike the right mix of technology investments and economical choices to make its plans successful.
