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After numerous rumours, speculations, and leaks, the highly anticipated Apple VR headset has finally been revealed at the WWDC event, named the Apple Vision Pro. This premium mixed-reality device boasts mind-blowing performance and visuals that will undoubtedly rival the Meta Quest Pro.
Here is what Apple announced.
| Processor and GPU | Apple Silicon M2 & Apple R1 Chip |
| Dedicated sound chip | H2 processor (no headphone jack) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 128 GB/256 GB |
| Battery Life | 2 hours (hot-swappable battery) |
| Display | Dual micro-OLEDs by Sony |
| Resolution | 4,000 x 4,000 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz/120Hz/144Hz |
| Field of View | 120° |
| Pixels Per Degree | 32 PPD |
| Lens | Pancake |
| Weight | 300 Grams / 400 Grams |
| Tracking | 6 DoF Standalone |
| Eye Tracking | Yes |
| Hand & Finger Tracking | Yes |
| Face Tracking | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes |
| Mixed Reality | Yes, from a dedicated spatial LiDAR sensor |
| Operating System | Vision OS |
| Controllers | No |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Price | $3,499 |
| Release Date | Early 2024 |
The Apple Vision Pro resembles skiing goggles more than any other headset currently on the market, including the Meta Quest Pro, Pico 4, and HTC Vive XR Elite, all of which have adopted a similar design. Notably, the Apple Vision Pro stands out as the slimmest among its competitors. True to Apple’s signature style, it features a visually appealing design crafted with premium materials and impeccable build quality.
Taking a cue from Magic Leap, Apple has cleverly positioned the battery and processing components in an external add-on. This means that the headset is incredibly lightweight, with a cable extending from the device to your pocket.
In addition to the much-anticipated VR headset, Apple made several other noteworthy announcements during the event.
Jakob Pii is the Head Writer at VR Expert and currently lives in the UK. He started his career in VR gaming in 2015 and has stayed in XR since, from exposure therapy in VR to 360-degree video documentaries. He is fascinated by how emerging technologies change how we live, play and work.
