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Apple Vision Pro (M5)

2025 · headset

Specifications

Cpu: Apple M5 plus Apple R1 co-processor for real-time sensor input; the M5 jump is the headline change over the 2024 M2 model
Ram: max: 16 GB (unverified, draft: pending confirmation) · base: 16 GB (unverified, draft: pending confirmation)
Battery: External battery pack, roughly 2.5 hours general use or 3 hours video playback per charge (improved by the more efficient M5); can run tethered over USB-C for all-day use
Display: Dual micro-OLED panels, over 23 million total pixels; the M5 refresh is reported to drive them at a higher refresh rate for smoother motion (draft: exact rate pending confirmation)
Storage: base: 256 GB · options: 512 GB · 1 TB
Case Sizes: One size; ships with the new Dual Knit Band plus interchangeable Light Seal cushions
Os Support: latest: visionOS 26 · shipped: visionOS 26
Release Price: $3,499 (256 GB, 2025)

Variants

Storage

256GB2025 launch tier

512GB2025 launch tier

1TB2025 launch tier

Upgrade paths

storage

Flash fixed at time of purchase, not user-upgradable · Storage tier is a purchase-time decision only; internal NAND is soldered and inaccessible.

LOCKED

battery

External pack swaps like any USB-C power bank · The external battery connects via a proprietary cable, so a depleted pack hot-swaps, but the headset cannot run unpowered without one attached or hard-wired via USB-C.

~$199 for an official replacement pack

EASY

other

Zeiss Optical Inserts for glasses wearers · Magnetic inserts are custom-ground to prescription and calibrated per unit; not a DIY fit, requires an eye exam through Zeiss or an optometrist.

~$99 (readers) to ~$149 (prescription)

MODERATE

other

Dual Knit Band, Light Seal cushion, and head band swaps · The new Dual Knit Band and the cushions detach for cleaning, comfort, or fit changes across face shapes.

EASY