Posted 2/2/2024, 5:07:00 AM
Apple's Vision Pro Headset Launches Starting at $3,500, Requiring Custom Headscan for Proper Fit
- Apple's mixed-reality Vision Pro headset launches in the U.S. on February 15 starting at $3,500. Models with more storage capacity cost up to $3,900.
- Buyers must complete a custom headscan with an iPhone or iPad to get the right fit. Vision accessories cost extra.
- Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo estimates Apple sold 160k-180k units in initial pre-order weekend but expects demand to wane after early adopters purchase it.
- Vision Pro features high resolution displays and spatial computing capabilities alternating between virtual reality and augmented reality.
- Competitors include Meta's Meta Quest Pro ($999) and Meta Quest 3 ($499) which offer some similar features at lower price points.