Apple Vision Pro 2 Announced With M5 Chip, 50% Lighter at $2,999

Apple has officially announced Vision Pro 2 at a special event in Cupertino, addressing the major criticisms of the original while introducing groundbreaking advancements in spatial computing.

The most dramatic change is the weight reduction. The original Vision Pro weighed 650g, which caused discomfort during extended use. Vision Pro 2 weighs just 325g thanks to a magnesium alloy frame, new laminated glass construction, and a redesigned strap system that better distributes weight. Powered by the new M5 Ultra chip with a 40-core GPU and 32-core Neural Engine, Vision Pro 2 delivers 4x the graphics performance of the original. This enables real-time ray tracing, detailed environments with 8K per eye resolution, and the new Spatial Personas 2.0 that feels like sharing physical space.

"The Vision Pro 2 isn't just a better headset — it's the beginning of spatial computing as a primary computing platform. We believe this will replace your monitor, your TV, and eventually your laptop."

The new optical hand tracking system uses 12 infrared cameras and a LiDAR scanner to track hand movements with sub-millimeter precision. There are no controllers needed — you simply use your hands naturally. Apple has also added eye tracking with foveated rendering that reduces GPU load by 60% while maintaining visual quality. visionOS 3 introduces spatial macOS — you can place virtual Mac displays anywhere in your space, with multiple 5K monitors that follow you around. The Apple Immersive Video library has expanded to over 200 titles, including a partnership with Disney for spatial versions of their entire catalog. Battery life has been improved to 3.5 hours on a single charge, with a new hot-swappable battery system that allows continuous use. The external battery pack is now 40% smaller and attaches magnetically to your pocket or waistband.