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Apple Vision Pro

Apple's spatial computer with a dual-chip design (M2 for compute, R1 for sensor processing), 23 million pixels across micro-OLED displays and 12ms photon-to-photon latency.

Apple Vision Pro
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Design score

9.2/10

Scoring method ↗
Evidence statusSpecs not independently verifiedapple.com
Starting price on record$3,499
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Chips
Apple M5 chip, 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 153GB/s memory bandwidth, 16GB unified memory, Apple R1 chip, 12-millisecond photon-to-photon latency, 256GB/s memory bandwidth
Camera
Stereoscopic 3D main camera system, Spatial photo and video capture, 18 mm, ƒ/2.00 aperture, 6.5 stereo megapixels
Display
23 million pixels, 3D display system, Micro-OLED, 7.5-micron pixel pitch, 92% DCI-P3, Supported refresh rates: 90Hz, 96Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, Supports playback multiples of 24 fps and 30 fps for judder-free video, Video Mirroring Up to 720p AirPlay for mirroring your view in Apple Vision Pro to any AirPlay-enabled device
Sensors
Two high-resolution main cameras, Six world-facing tracking cameras, Four eye-tracking cameras, TrueDepth camera, LiDAR Scanner, Four inertial measurement units (IMUs), Flicker sensor

The decision

Where it wins

  • Mind-blowing display resolution
  • Flawless eye-tracking interface
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration

Where it doesn't

  • Exorbitant price point
  • Heavy front-weighted design
  • External battery pack is cumbersome
Ideal forSpatial computing developersEnterprise deployments with a specific use caseEarly adopters who have accounted for the comfort limits
02 / Technical record

Specifications

Structured product data, grouped by system.

Core hardware01
ChipsApple M5 chip, 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 153GB/s memory bandwidth, 16GB unified memory, Apple R1 chip, 12-millisecond photon-to-photon latency, 256GB/s memory bandwidth
Display & media01
Display23 million pixels, 3D display system, Micro-OLED, 7.5-micron pixel pitch, 92% DCI-P3, Supported refresh rates: 90Hz, 96Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, Supports playback multiples of 24 fps and 30 fps for judder-free video, Video Mirroring Up to 720p AirPlay for mirroring your view in Apple Vision Pro to any AirPlay-enabled device
Physical & connectivity01
Device Weight26.4–28.2 ounces (750–800 grams)
Platform & software01
Built-In AppsApp Store, Encounter Dinosaurs, Files, Freeform, Keynote, Mail, Messages, Mindfulness, Music, Notes, Passwords, Photos, Safari, Settings, Spatial Gallery, Tips, TV, Widgets, Books, Calendar, Clock, Home, Maps, News, Podcasts, Reminders, Shortcuts, Stocks, Voice Memos
Other specifications10
CameraStereoscopic 3D main camera system, Spatial photo and video capture, 18 mm, ƒ/2.00 aperture, 6.5 stereo megapixels
SensorsTwo high-resolution main cameras, Six world-facing tracking cameras, Four eye-tracking cameras, TrueDepth camera, LiDAR Scanner, Four inertial measurement units (IMUs), Flicker sensor
Capacity256GB, 512GB, 1TB
WirelessWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
Key FeaturesDual Micro-OLED 4K displays, M2 & R1 dual-chip, advanced eye and hand tracking
AccessibilityVoiceOver, Zoom, Color Filters, Hearing Device Support, Closed Captioning, Voice Control, Switch Control, Dwell Control, Pointer Control, Support for Made for iPhone hearing devices, Support for Made for iPhone switch controllers
Operating SystemvisionOS 26
Supported Input AccessoriesKeyboards, Trackpads and mouse devices, Game controllers
Interpupillary Distance (IPD)51–75 mm
Supported Spatial AccessoriesLogitech Muse, PlayStation VR2 Sense controller
Evidence / qualification

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Specs not independently verifiedapple.com
Source on record
apple.com
Editorial context

Vision Pro is the most technically accomplished headset anyone has shipped, and that is a separate question from whether you should own one. The display resolution and the eye-tracking interface genuinely feel like a generational step — selecting with a glance and a pinch works so well that it stops being remarkable within an hour, which is the highest compliment an interface can earn. The problems are physical and stubborn. The weight sits forward, so an hour is a session and three hours is not; the external battery is a tether you keep noticing; and the price puts it beyond any consumer justification. It remains a developer and enterprise device wearing a consumer product's marketing, and buying it for entertainment is buying an expensive way to watch films alone.

Vision Pro is the most technically accomplished headset anyone has shipped — 23 million pixels across two micro-OLED panels, an M2/R1 dual-chip split with 12ms photon-to-photon latency — and that is a separate question from whether you should own one.

What genuinely works

The resolution and the eye-tracking interface feel like a generational step. Selecting with a glance and a pinch works so well that it stops being remarkable within an hour, which is the highest compliment an interface design can earn. Inside the Apple ecosystem, the continuity with Mac and iPad is seamless.

Why it is still not a consumer product

The problems are physical and stubborn:

  • Weight sits forward. An hour is a session; three hours is not.
  • The battery is a tether you keep noticing.
  • The price — $3,499 — is beyond any consumer justification.

It remains a developer and enterprise device wearing a consumer product's marketing. Buying it for entertainment is buying an expensive way to watch films alone.

Who should buy

Spatial-computing developers, enterprise deployments with a specific defined use case, and early adopters who have genuinely accounted for the comfort limits before paying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Apple Vision Pro for?↓
Apple Vision Pro is a fit for spatial computing developers, Enterprise deployments with a specific use case and Early adopters who have accounted for the comfort limits.
What are the drawbacks of Apple Vision Pro?↓
The trade-offs we record are: Exorbitant price point, Heavy front-weighted design and External battery pack is cumbersome.
What does Apple Vision Pro do well?↓
Mind-blowing display resolution, Flawless eye-tracking interface and Seamless Apple ecosystem integration.
How much does Apple Vision Pro cost?↓
$3,499, as recorded in this index. Prices move; check the retailer for the current figure.
What is the Fathom Layer design score for Apple Vision Pro?↓
Apple Vision Pro scores 9.2 out of 10. The score is assigned by a human against published criteria and placement is never sold — see the methodology page for how it is built.

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