Apple Vision Pro M5 release date, specs, and price
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Apple has announced its new M5 chip, and with it, three hardware launches. Alongside the new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro M5, the tech giant has updated its Vision Pro mixed reality headset with an M5 model. There was actually a rumor of this happening thanks to a leak a couple of months ago, and while the M5 model technically isn’t the Vision Pro 2, it’s an upgrade nonetheless.
The announcement reveals all there is to know about the Vision Pro M5, including its release date, specs, and price tag. Pre-orders are already live ahead of the full release date. The original M2 Vision Pro was released in early 2024 and came to more regions later that year. This time around, the M5 model will be available in multiple regions from day one.
Vision Pro M5 release date
Along with the other M5 hardware coming this month, Apple has confirmed that the M5 Vision Pro will be available on October 22. That follows a week-long pre-order phase, which began on the 15th. Much like the existing M2 Vision Pro, customers can book a demo for the M5 Vision Pro via Apple’s website, in any Apple Store location stocking it from the 22nd.
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Unlike the original Vision Pro, which had a slow rollout of international releases, the new M5 upgrade will be available on October 22 in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the UAE, the UK, and the US. Apple says it will be available in South Korea and Taiwan at a later date (no specifics have been given).
Vision Pro M5 specs
There are a few upgrades to talk about with this refreshed Vision Pro. The most obvious is the new M5 chip, but it also gets a new “soft, cushioned” Dual Knit Band. The latest visionOS 26 is installed on the device, bringing new widgets, personas, an interactive Jupiter Environment, and new Apple Intelligence features. Vision Pro owners recently got some more Apple Immersive VR content to experience, too.
| Specification | Vision Pro M5 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) and Apple R1 |
| Display | micro-OLED, 3D display system, 23 million pixels, 90Hz, 96Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 92% DCI-P3 |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Camera | 6.5MP, stereoscopic 3D main camera with spatial photo and photo captures (18mm, f/2.00 aperture) |
| Sensors | 2 high-res main cameras, 6 world-facing tracking cameras, 4 eye-tracking cameras, TrueDepth camera, LiDAR scanner, 4 inertial measurement units (IMUs), flicker sensor, ambient light sensor |
| Authentication | Optic ID with iris-based biometrics |
| Operating System | visionOS (26 at launch) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Battery | Up to 2.5 hours of general use, video playback up to 3 hours, can be used while charging |
| Weight | 26.4–28.2 ounces (750–800 grams) |
You can find a full list of Vision Pro specs on the Apple website here.
Vision Pro M5 price
There are a few things to consider with pricing. The first thing to mention is that the new M5 Vision Pro launches with the same initial price tag as the original M2 model: $3,499. So, it’s an upgrade for the same price. It’s an eye-watering cost, regardless, and was a big talking point when Apple unveiled its first mixed reality headset over two years ago.
- Apple Vision Pro M5, 256GB storage: $3,499
- Apple Vision Pro M5, 512GB storage: $3,699
- Apple Vision Pro M5, 1TB storage: $3,899
Everything regarding price here is listed in USD. Outside of the headset itself, there are also some accessories you’ll need to fork out extra cash for, as they are sold separately.
- Dual Knit Band: $99
- Apple Vision Pro Travel Case: $199
- ZEISS Optical Inserts: $99 (readers) / $149 (prescription)
- Logitech Muse for Apple Vision Pro: $129.95
- PlayStation VR2 Sense controller and Controller Charging Station: $249.95
How does the M5 Vision Pro compare to M2 (first-gen)?
The upgrade to M5 on the Vision Pro promises longer battery life and improved display rendering. As you’d expect, the performance overall has been improved, with Apple focusing a lot on AI with the launch of M5 to achieve faster AI-powered workflows. Apple says the 16-core Neural Engine on the M5 chip allows it to run “up to 50 percent faster” for AI features, and “up to 2x faster” for third-party apps when compared to the previous generation device.
Outside of the internals, we have the new Dual Knit Band. It’s available in small, medium, and large sizes, available for purchase separately, and is compatible with the previous-gen (M2) Vision Pro. The 3D-knitted design promises improved comfort, balance, and stability compared to the original headband.
When did Apple announce the M5 Vision Pro?
Apple announced the new M5 chip on October 15, and along with it, the new Vision Pro with M5. This announcement happened at the same time as the new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro devices, both of which also got upgraded to M5. Apple’s very own Greg Joswiak teased the new flagship MacBook on social media the day before the full M5 announcement, but the Vision Pro refresh may have come as more of a surprise for Apple fans, and a welcome one at that.
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