Apple Unveils Upgraded Vision Pro with M5 Chip, Dual Knit Band for Enhanced Comfort and Performance

Apple has unveiled an upgraded Vision Pro powered by the M5 chip, promising a 10% boost in rendering performance, sharper visuals and text, and a display refresh rate raised to 120Hz. The device debuts a new dual‑loop woven headband designed for greater comfort and balance, featuring a 3D‑knitted single‑piece structure and a tungsten weight strip for stability.

Battery life extends to 2.5 hours of general use and up to 3 hours of video playback, aided by the M5’s efficiency and a 16‑core Neural Engine that improves AI processing by 50% for tasks such as Persona creation and photo‑to‑spatial‑scene conversions.

The Vision Pro remains priced from $3,499 USD in the US, with storage options of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, while accessories include a $99 headband, a $199 travel case, and Zeiss inserts priced at $99 for reading prescriptions or $149 for standard vision correction lenses. Pre‑orders begin in the US, with China and Singapore opening on 17 October and official availability on 22 October. 16 October 2025.