Apple still plans to release a more expensive version of its Vision Pro headphones by the end of 2025, with the non-Pro model likely to be called “Apple Vision One” or simply “Apple Vision”, according to the company. fleurbergMark Gorman.
In his recent Power On newsletter, Gorman reiterated his understanding that Apple is working on a cheaper version of its headset, suggesting that it is pursuing a two-product strategy, as it does by offering a standard iPhone and an iPhone Pro.
Since the $3,499 Vision Pro is supposed to be at or near cost, Gurman speculates that Apple could replace its two 4K microLED displays and Apple’s M2 silicon chip with cheaper alternative components and use less cameras.
The company could also use a simpler headband design without built-in speakers, forcing wearers to use AirPods for spatial audio instead. However, Gurman thinks Apple won’t compromise on a few things:
“The external display, known as EyeSight, to show the wearer’s eyes, along with the eye and hand tracking system, is as much the heart of Apple Vision as the touchscreen of the iPhone. . I expect a cheaper model that can retain these features. ”
Some reviewers speculated on the headset rumors before Apple unveiled the Vision Pro proposition It wouldn’t make sense to add the financial cost of an external display to an already expensive device and exhaust the lifespan of its battery faster, but Apple clearly sees Eyesight as a key differentiator from closed-back AR/VR headsets, and one that keeps users feeling like they’re still connected to others.
According to Gurman, lower material costs in other regions, along with a simpler production process, could allow Apple to lower the price of the headset by several hundred dollars.
Apple’s plan to launch a cheaper version of its ‘space computing’ headset was first reported in January before information And fleurberg. Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also reported that Apple plans to have a two-tier line of headphones by the end of 2025.
