Apple's $1,500+ VR Headset Faces Supply Constraints and Defects Ahead of 2023 Launch
• Apple's Vision Pro headset has an estimated bill of materials cost of $1,542, with the most expensive components being the micro-OLED displays ($456) and the M2 and R1 chips ($240).
• Apple is expected to produce under 400,000 units in 2024 due to manufacturing complexity.
• Apple is already working on a lower-priced second-generation headset for launch in late 2025.
• A few Vision Pro headsets have developed identical cracks in the front glass cover for unexplained reasons.
• Next-gen CarPlay launching this year will include new apps like Auto Settings for managing paired iPhones.