Apple Vision Pro (M5, 2025)

Apple M5 silicon architecture

Built on third-generation 3nm technology, M5 brings a 10-core CPU (4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores), a next-generation 10-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading, Neural Accelerators, and an upgraded 16-core Neural Engine. Unified memory bandwidth increases from 100GB/s to 153GB/s.

120Hz display refresh rate support

Display subsystem expands beyond the original 100Hz limit to support 120Hz (in addition to 90Hz, 96Hz, and 100Hz), reducing motion blur in real-world passthrough and Mac Virtual Display workflows.

10 percent higher micro-OLED rendering resolution

M5's enhanced rendering pipeline renders 10 percent more effective pixels on the custom micro-OLED panels than the M2 predecessor, yielding crisper text legibility and sharper visual fidelity.

High-Quality Recording

Hardware-accelerated capture pipeline capable of recording up to 3 minutes of 4K unfoveated video of the user's view while simultaneously supporting 4K AirPlay mirroring.

Counterbalanced Dual Knit Band

Replaces the Solo Knit Band as the standard in-box headband; engineered as a single-piece 3D knit with upper and lower straps, embedding flexible ribs and tungsten counterweights into the lower strap to offset visor front-heaviness, paired with an intuitive dual-function Fit Dial.

40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max

Bundled in-box power adapter upgraded from 30W to 40W Dynamic (60W peak) to handle sustained computing loads and faster battery replenishment.

Dedicated 6DoF spatial accessory ecosystem

Formal platform integration with dedicated hardware spatial controllers, specifically the Logitech Muse precision spatial stylus ($129.95) and PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers ($249.95), complementing controller-free eye/hand interactions for enterprise spatial CAD and high-fidelity gaming.

Battery endurance increased

Official battery run time improved from up to 2.0 hours to up to 2.5 hours of general use, and from up to 2.5 hours to up to 3.0 hours of video playback.

Head-worn weight specification

Total head-worn weight with Light Seal and counterbalanced Dual Knit Band measures 750–800 grams (26.4–28.2 oz), compared to 600–650 grams on the original uncounterbalanced band configuration; separate battery remains 353 grams.

Starting price revision

Retained original $3,499 (256GB), $3,699 (512GB), and $3,899 (1TB) pricing through launch, with base starting price subsequently adjusted to $3,699 on June 25, 2026.

Low-latency audio expansion

Ultra-low-latency H2-to-H2 wireless audio expanded from AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) to include AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4.

Apple M2 chip in Vision Pro line

Superseded by the Apple M5 processor.

Solo Knit Band and Dual Loop Band as default in-box configuration

Replaced by the Dual Knit Band as the standard bundled head strap (the Dual Knit Band is also sold separately for $99 with backward compatibility for the first-generation model).

Apple R1 real-time co-processor

Dedicated sensor silicon retained with identical 12-millisecond photon-to-photon latency and 256GB/s memory bandwidth, continuously processing input from 12 cameras, 5 sensors, and 6 microphones.

Optic ID iris biometrics and sensor suite

Unchanged iris biometric authentication and full sensor array (LiDAR Scanner, TrueDepth camera, 4 eye-tracking cameras, 6 tracking cameras, 4 IMUs, flicker/ambient light sensors).

EyeSight lenticular exterior display

Retained curved external OLED display showing rendered eyes and visual cues indicating the user's level of immersion.

Industrial design and Light Seal interchangeability

Front curved laminated glass and aluminum alloy chassis remain physically identical, preserving compatibility with existing Light Seals, Light Seal Cushions, and ZEISS Optical Inserts.