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Apple Vision Pro: specs, price and M5 changes
Key facts (M5 model)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maker | Apple |
| Operating system | visionOS |
| Display | Two micro-OLED displays, 23 million pixels in total, 7.5-micron pixel pitch |
| Refresh rates | 90, 96, 100 and 120 Hz |
| Chip | Apple M5: 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 16 GB unified memory |
| Co-processor | Apple R1 for sensor processing |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB |
| Input | Eyes, hands and voice |
| Launch price (US) | $3,499 for 256 GB; a June 2026 rise to $3,699 is reported |
Apple publishes total pixels rather than a per-eye resolution. Wikipedia lists about 3660 x 3200 per eye and a field of view of about 100 x 73 degrees; treat those as approximate.
M2 vs M5 Vision Pro
| Original (M2) | Refresh (M5) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2, 2024 | October 22, 2025 |
| Launch price (US) | $3,499 | $3,499 |
| Display | 23 million pixels, up to 100 Hz | 23 million pixels, up to 120 Hz, about 10% more rendered pixels |
| Band | Original band | Dual Knit Band included |
Who it is for
Apple presents Vision Pro as a tool for media, creativity and work. If you mainly want to play VR games, a Quest or a PC VR headset costs far less. See the Quest comparison and the headset directory. This page covers specs and price, not hands-on testing.
Questions
How much does the Apple Vision Pro cost?
The M5 model launched in the US at $3,499 for 256 GB. MacRumors reports Apple raised the price to $3,699 in June 2026 because of the global memory shortage, while some other guides still list $3,499. Check Apple's store for today's price.
What is new in the M5 Vision Pro?
Apple's refresh adds the M5 chip, refresh rates up to 120 Hz, and about 10% more rendered pixels. The package includes the Dual Knit Band.
What storage sizes does it come in?
Apple lists 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB.
Is Vision Pro a gaming headset?
Apple markets it for spatial computing, media and work. It runs visionOS, and its game support is different from Quest or PC VR headsets.
How do you control it?
Through your eyes, hands and voice.