Apple has launched the long-awaited update to its revolutionary Vision Pro, the brand's iconic commitment to spatial computing and mixed reality. With the addition of the new M5 chip, improvements to the display, longer battery life, and a redesigned headband, Apple seeks to consolidate its leadership in this emerging category.

Apple Vision Pro 2025: The power of the M5 chip and a more comfortable design

The big news of the renewed Vision Pro is the incorporation of the M5 chip, a significant evolution compared to the M2 that equipped the original version launched in 2024. This chip, based on the 3 nanometer architecture, integrates a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU, compared to the 8 CPU cores of the M2, which represents a qualitative leap in processing power. In addition, it has a 16-core neural engine that optimizes artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, delivering up to 50% more performance in AI tasks and twice the speed in third-party applications.

Another major advance is the new Dual Knit band, a 3D woven strap with a dual structure that significantly improves comfort, offering cushioning, breathability, and a customizable fit thanks to a tension dial. This is crucial for extended wear, an area where the previous model faced criticism. Apple offers this band in multiple sizes and is backwards compatible with the previous generation, with an additional $99 price tag for those who want to use it with their original Vision Pro.

Finally, the Apple Vision Pro 2025 features the latest version of the operating system, visionOS 26, which powers new spatial experiences like interactive widgets, new personal avatars (“People”), and support for multiple languages ??with smart AI-powered features.

Improved Display, Battery, and Visual Performance

The new Vision Pro features significant improvements in visual quality. Its micro-OLED display can now render 10 percent more pixels than the previous model,making text and graphics appear sharper and more detailed. The device also supports a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, improving the perceptual fluidity of movements and reducing blur, especially when interacting with the physical environment or in Mac Virtual Display mode.

In terms of autonomy, the Vision Pro benefits from the M5 chip for more efficient power management, allowing up to 2.5 hours of general use and 3 hours of video playback on a single charge, which is a tangible improvement over the previous generation. In terms of weight, the device remains robust, with an approximate range between 700 and 750 grams, slightly heavier than the 650 grams of the 2024 model, but compensated for in comfort by the improved band.

Additionally, it continues to incorporate the R1 chip, responsible for processing data in real time from the 12 cameras, 5 sensors and 6 microphones that make up the Vision Pro's environmental and spatial capture technology, with minimal latency to render the physical environment in just 12 milliseconds, guaranteeing an immersive and fluid experience.

Price, availability and added value for users

The base price of the new Apple Vision Pro remains at $3,499, the same as the original version, which is notable given the technical leap with the M5 chip and improvements in design and display. It is available in three storage capacities: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, aiming to cover diverse user profiles, from amateurs to professionals who need extra space for mixed reality applications and content.

Pre-orders are now open in the United States and the United Kingdom, with general availability starting October 22 at Apple Stores and official channels. Users can reserve demos in Apple Stores to experience the experience before purchasing.

Apple has strengthened its spatial ecosystem with thousands of mixed reality applications, more than a million compatible apps, and an offering on Apple TV with hundreds of 3D movies and live sporting events such as NBA games, all integrated into the Vision Pro experience. Spatial computing becomes a platform not only for productivity but also for entertainment and social interaction, thanks to the fluidity of the M5 chip and the innovations in visionOS 26.