Apple Vision Pro
| Apple Vision Pro | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Mixed Reality |
| Type | Spatial Computer |
| Subtype | Standalone MR |
| Platform | visionOS |
| Developer | Apple |
| Manufacturer | Apple |
| Announcement Date | June 5, 2023 (WWDC) |
| Release Date | February 2, 2024 |
| Price | $3,499 USD (256GB) |
| Website | https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/ |
| System | |
| Chipset | Apple M2 + Apple R1 |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Display | |
| Display | Micro-OLED (dual) |
| Resolution | 3660x3200 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90/96/100 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | ~100° |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Passthrough | Full-color stereo |
| Tracking | |
| Eye Tracking | Integrated |
| Hand Tracking | Integrated |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Spatial Audio pods |
| Connectivity | |
| Device | |
| Weight | 600-650g |
| Color | 92% DCI-P3 |
The Apple Vision Pro is a standalone mixed reality spatial computer developed by Apple, released February 2, 2024 at $3,499. Apple's first spatial computing device featuring dual Micro-OLED displays with 23 million total pixels (3660x3200 per eye), Apple M2 chip for processing plus R1 chip for 12ms sensor-to-display latency, visionOS 3D interface controlled via eye tracking, hand tracking, and voice, 12 cameras and 5 sensors, Spatial Audio, and full-color passthrough. Pioneering consumer-accessible spatial computing.
History and Development
Apple announced Vision Pro at WWDC on June 5, 2023 after years of secretive development. Sales began February 2, 2024 in the United States, later expanding to UK, Canada, and other markets. Vision Pro represents Apple's vision for spatial computing, blending digital content with the physical world. The device runs visionOS, derived from iPadOS frameworks with new spatial computing capabilities. An M5 variant was later announced with hardware ray tracing and 120Hz display support.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
Industry-leading Micro-OLED:
- 3660x3200 per eye resolution
- 23 million total pixels
- Dual Micro-OLED displays
- 7.5 micron pixel pitch
- More pixels than 4K TV per eye
- 92% DCI-P3 color gamut
Refresh Rate
Content-aware rates:
- 90 Hz
- 96 Hz (24fps multiples)
- 100 Hz (30fps multiples)
- Judder-free video playback
Chipset
Dual-chip architecture:
- Apple M2
- 8-core CPU (4P + 4E)
- 10-core GPU
- 16-core Neural Engine
- 16 GB unified memory
- Apple R1
- 12ms photon-to-photon latency
- 256GB/s memory bandwidth
- Real-time sensor processing
Eye Tracking
- High-precision tracking
- UI navigation via gaze
- Selection via pinch gesture
Hand Tracking
- Finger tracking
- Pinch gesture recognition
- IR flood illuminators (low-light)
- Natural interaction
Cameras & Sensors
- 12 cameras
- 2 passthrough
- Head tracking
- Hand tracking
- 3D environment mapping
- 5 sensors
- LiDAR
- TrueDepth
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- IR flood illuminators
Audio
- Spatial Audio pods
- Personalized Spatial Audio
- Audio Raytracing
- Near-ear speakers
Passthrough
- Full-color stereo
- Low-latency R1 processing
- Natural environment blending
EyeSight
- External OLED display
- Shows user's eyes to others
- Social presence feature
Battery
- ~2 hours active use
- External battery pack
- USB-C connection
Build
- 600-650g (varies by Light Seal)
- Aluminum frame
- Glass front
- Modular Light Seal system
- Dual Loop Band or Solo Knit Band
visionOS
Spatial operating system:
- 3D floating windows
- Eye + hand navigation
- Voice commands
- App windows in space
- Immersive environments
- SharePlay spatial experiences
Optical Options
- Readers: $99
- Prescription lenses: $149
- ZEISS partnership
Storage Options
- 256 GB: $3,499
- 512 GB: $3,699
- 1 TB: $3,899
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 3660x3200 Micro-OLED x2 |
| Total Pixels | 23 million |
| Refresh Rate | 90/96/100 Hz |
| FOV | ~100° |
| Chip | M2 + R1 |
| Latency | 12ms photon-to-photon |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | ~2 hours (external) |
| Weight | 600-650g |
| Price | $3,499+ |
Reception
Praise:
- 23 million pixels stunning
- 3660x3200 highest consumer resolution
- Micro-OLED quality exceptional
- M2 + R1 powerful architecture
- 12ms latency impressive
- visionOS intuitive
- Eye/hand tracking excellent
- Passthrough best-in-class
- Spatial Audio immersive
- Premium build quality
Criticism:
- $3,499+ very expensive
- ~2 hours battery short
- External battery inconvenient
- 600-650g heavy
- Limited app ecosystem (launch)
- No controller included
- Comfort varies by user
- EyeSight uncanny
- Learning curve[2]