Apple's Rumored Cheaper VR Headset May Cost Up to $2,500, Still Pricier Than Rivals

Apple's rumored cheaper Vision Pro headset may cost $1,500-$2,500, much more than rivals like Meta Quest Pro. Apple may cut costs by using lower resolution displays, cheaper processors, fewer cameras/sensors.

Apple has moved engineers from AR glasses project to cheaper Vision Pro headset, as glasses seen as "too technically challenging."

Ming-Chi Kuo reported Apple may have abandoned cheaper Vision Pro entirely, contrasting with Gurman's claim work continues.

Second-gen Vision Pro in works, expected to be smaller, lighter, more comfortable, with built-in prescription lenses.

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