Apple Vision Pro 2 Announced With M5 Chip, 50% Lighter Design at $2,999
Apple has officially announced Vision Pro 2 at a special event in Cupertino, featuring the M5 chip, a dramatically lighter design, and a lower $2,999 starting price.
Aditya Raj
July 14, 2026 · 2 min read
Apple launches Vision Pro 2 with M5 chip, 50% lighter titanium design, 120° FOV, and $2,999 price point. Features include SpatialGPT AI, integrated battery, visionOS 3 with floating widgets, and 60% faster graphics. Pre-orders start July 21 with shipping August 4.
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Apple has formally unveiled the Vision Pro 2 at today's special event, addressing nearly every complaint from the first generation. The second-generation spatial computer is powered by the new Apple M5 chip, delivers a 50% weight reduction, and launches at $2,999 — $500 less than its predecessor.
“The Vision Pro 2 isn't just an upgrade — it's Apple acknowledging that spatial computing needs to be comfortable enough for all-day use. At 50% lighter and with a wider field of view, this is the device that could finally make mixed reality mainstream.”
— Ming-Chi Kuo, TF International Securities Analyst
Apple's engineering team achieved the weight reduction through a combination of titanium alloy frame construction, new micro-OLED panels that are 40% thinner, and a redesigned head strap system that distributes weight more evenly across the forehead and crown.
The M5 chip brings a 60% improvement in graphics performance and a Neural Engine capable of 38 trillion operations per second, enabling real-time environmental understanding that feels instantaneous. Apple demonstrated the new SpatialGPT AI feature — powered by the M5's Neural Engine — which can identify objects in your environment and overlay contextual information in real-time.
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The $2,999 price point puts Vision Pro 2 in direct competition with high-end MacBook Pro configurations. Apple is clearly positioning this as a productivity device first, entertainment device second.
The field of view has expanded to 120 degrees (up from 100°), and the external battery pack has been replaced with an integrated battery that delivers 4 hours of use. A new Spatial Audio 2.0 system includes personalized HRTF profiles for more immersive sound.
Apple also introduced visionOS 3 alongside the hardware, featuring a completely redesigned home view with floating widgets, multi-app windowing that supports up to 6 simultaneous apps, and deep integration with Apple Intelligence for context-aware suggestions.
Pre-orders begin July 21, 2026, with shipping starting August 4. The device will launch in the US, UK, Canada, Japan, and Australia first, followed by EU markets in September.
Apple's stock rose 3.2% following the announcement, with analysts calling the lower price point and lighter design "exactly what the market was waiting for." The company expects to ship 2 million units in the first quarter of availability.
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Key Takeaways
- 1 Vision Pro 2 is 50% lighter at 320g with titanium alloy frame
- 2 M5 chip delivers 60% graphics boost and 38 TOPS Neural Engine
- 3 Price drops to $2,999 — $500 less than original
- 4 New SpatialGPT AI provides real-time environment recognition
- 5 visionOS 3 supports 6 simultaneous apps with floating widgets
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apple Vision Pro 2 launch?
Pre-orders begin July 21, 2026 with shipping starting August 4, 2026.
What is the price of Vision Pro 2?
Vision Pro 2 starts at $2,999 for the 256GB model, which is $500 less than the original Vision Pro.
What chip does Vision Pro 2 use?
The Vision Pro 2 is powered by the M5 chip with a 16-core Neural Engine capable of 38 trillion operations per second.
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