The Big Changes
- Price: $1,999 (down from $3,499)
- Weight: 400g (40% lighter)
- Display: 8K micro-OLED per eye
- Battery: 4 hours (vs 2 hours)
- Chip: M4 Pro
Design Improvements
Lighter & More Comfortable
Vision Pro 1's biggest complaint: too heavy. Vision Pro 2 addresses this with:
- Carbon fiber frame (vs aluminum)
- Smaller battery pack
- Redesigned head strap
Leaked Specs
| Feature | Vision Pro 2 | Vision Pro 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,999 | $3,499 |
| Weight | 400g | 650g |
| Display | 8K per eye | 4K per eye |
| FOV | 120° | 100° |
| Battery | 4 hours | 2 hours |
New Features
1. Eye Tracking 2.0
Faster, more accurate. Works in low light.
2. Hand Tracking Improvements
Detects finger movements from 2 meters away.
3. Spatial Personas
More realistic avatars for FaceTime calls.
4. Mac Virtual Display 2.0
Now supports 3 virtual 4K monitors.
Release Date & Availability
Expected: September 2026 (WWDC announcement in June)
Pre-orders: Likely August 2026
Availability: US first, global rollout by Q4 2026
Should You Wait?
✅ Wait for Vision Pro 2 If:
- You found Vision Pro 1 too heavy
- $3,499 was too expensive
- You want better battery life
❌ Buy Vision Pro 1 Now If:
- You need it for work immediately
- You can get a discount (refurb units)
Bottom Line
Vision Pro 2 fixes every major complaint about the original. The $1,999 price makes it actually competitive with Meta Quest Pro.
Recommendation: Wait for Vision Pro 2 unless you need VR now.