Apple Vision Pro is Apple’s spatial computer. The 2025 model moves to the M5 chip for faster apps and smoother visuals, adds a comfier Dual Knit Band, and runs visionOS 26. It starts at $3,499 in the U.S. with 256 GB, with 512 GB and 1 TB options. It’s available in select regions now, with more to follow.
What is Apple Vision Pro?
Vision Pro blends apps and video into your real space. Windows float where you place them. You look at a button, pinch your fingers, and it clicks. Voice input ties it together. You can pin a giant screen in your room, extend your Mac, or record spatial photos and videos. Apple calls this “spatial computing,” and it’s the simplest description of the experience we’ve seen.
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How you interact
Vision Pro tracks your eyes and hands with multiple cameras and sensors. The pass-through view lets you stay aware of your room. No controllers required, though you can add keyboards, trackpads, and game controllers if you prefer.
What’s new in 2025: M5 + Dual Knit Band + visionOS 26
M5 performance and visuals
The upgrade to M5 improves speed across the board and allows higher refresh rates up to 120 Hz, which helps text clarity and motion smoothness. Apple and the press confirm better rendering, snappier Persona performance, and a small bump to battery life.
Comfort with the Dual Knit Band
The new band blends soft straps with a counterbalanced design and a fit dial that lets you tighten upper and lower straps independently. It ships with Vision Pro and can also be purchased separately.
visionOS 26 highlights
visionOS 26 adds sticky widgets, a new Jupiter Environment, improvements to Personas, and Apple Intelligence with additional language support. Developers also get more 180/360 playback support.
Price, regions, and buying basics
Price and storage
Vision Pro with M5 starts at $3,499 in the U.S. for 256 GB. 512 GB and 1 TB models are also offered.
Regions and dates
Preorders are live in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, and the UAE. China mainland and Singapore preorders begin October 17. Retail availability starts October 22 in the first wave markets, with South Korea and Taiwan to follow. India isn’t on the current list.
Demos and how to try it
You can book a one-on-one in-store demo. If you need optical inserts, Apple will walk you through the process during purchase.
Specs and hardware bits that matter
Displays and cameras
Vision Pro uses dual micro-OLED displays with a combined 23 million pixels and captures spatial photos and videos with its 3D camera.
Sensors and tracking
Two high-resolution main cameras, six tracking cameras, four eye-tracking cameras, a TrueDepth camera, LiDAR, and multiple IMUs power precise hand and eye input. Optic ID handles secure auth using your irises.
Chips
The 2025 model runs the M5 as the main processor, while the R-series chip continues sensor processing. Together they keep latency low and visuals stable.
Apps and use cases
Work and Mac Virtual Display
Use Vision Pro as a huge monitor with your Mac. It’s handy for focus work, writing, and editing when desk space is limited. Reviewers still want more native apps, but the core productivity stack is strong.
Movies, Apple Immersive, and games
You get a theater-scale screen, hundreds of 3D films in Apple TV, and Apple Immersive content. Live NBA games are “coming soon,” which should help sports viewers.
Photos, spatial videos, Personas
Facetime Personas look sharper in visionOS 26, spatial photos and videos render faster with M5, and sharing is easier than it was at launch.
New spatial accessories
Logitech’s Muse stylus brings pressure-sensitive drawing and haptics to Vision Pro, opening doors for design and art workflows.
Comfort, fit, and optical inserts
Dual Knit Band fit
The Dual Knit Band’s dial lets you tweak top and bottom tension. If your face pad or seal doesn’t feel right, try the included extra cushion or a different size.
ZEISS optical inserts
If you need prescription correction, Apple supports ZEISS inserts. Expect to provide a valid prescription and note that buying inserts later may require a new Light Seal for proper fit.
Pros and Cons
| What we like | Where it may fall short |
|---|---|
| Class-leading displays and input | High price, limited regions |
| M5 makes apps feel quicker | Battery still external and short compared to laptops |
| Dual Knit Band improves comfort | Weight can tire some users over long sessions |
| Strong media and Mac workflows | App library still maturing |
Should you buy it?
- Buy now if you’re a creator, developer, or power user who values the display quality, spatial input, and Mac Virtual Display.
- Wait if you’re price-sensitive, live outside launch regions, or need longer battery life.
- Skip if you only want casual VR gaming or a lightweight headset.
Setup tips and quick how-tos
- Book a demo at an Apple Store to find the right band size and Light Seal.
- Travel Mode improves stability on planes. Try a calm Environment and AirPods Pro during long flights.
- Input: pair a Magic Keyboard/Trackpad for writing and editing, and keep a microfiber cloth in the case to clear lenses.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Vision Pro available in India?
Not yet. Apple lists first-wave regions and dates; India isn’t on that list as of October 16, 2025.
How much does it cost?
From $3,499 in the U.S. for 256 GB, with higher storage tiers.
What changed with M5?
Faster performance, sharper rendering, support up to 120 Hz, and a small battery life bump.
What’s visionOS 26?
The latest OS adds widgets, a new Jupiter Environment, Persona improvements, and more Apple Intelligence languages.
Can I use Vision Pro with my Mac?
Yes. It works as a giant Mac display for multitasking.
Do I need optical inserts?
If you wear prescription lenses, ZEISS inserts are supported. Apple guides you during purchase.
Does it support 120 Hz now?
Yes, up to 120 Hz with the M5 model.
What about accessories like a stylus?
Logitech Muse adds pressure-sensitive drawing with haptics.
What’s battery life like?
Roughly a couple of hours on the pack, with modest improvement noted in reports. Bring a charger for long sessions.
The Bottom Line
Vision Pro with M5 is the most polished take on mixed reality, now a bit faster and comfier. If you create, code, or want the best personal cinema and a huge Mac screen, it’s compelling. If you’re price-sensitive or outside launch regions, wait.
Practical checklist
- Pick storage tier and check band size
- Book demo and confirm Light Seal
- Upload prescription for ZEISS if needed
- Plan power: outlet, battery, or both
- Set up widgets and Environments in visionOS 26
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What is Apple Vision Pro?
It’s Apple’s spatial computer that blends apps and video into your room. You control it with eyes, hands, and voice, and you can use it as a giant Mac display.
How much does Vision Pro cost?
$3,499 in the U.S. for 256 GB, with 512 GB and 1 TB options. Availability varies by country and begins October 22 in first-wave markets.
What’s new with the M5 model?
Faster performance, support up to 120 Hz, a comfier Dual Knit Band with a fit dial, and visionOS 26 features like widgets and improved Personas.
Is Vision Pro available in India?
Not yet. Apple lists the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, parts of Europe and Asia first. India isn’t on the current rollout list.
