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Apple Launches $3,499 Vision Pro: Praise and Criticism

2/3/2026

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Apple released the Vision Pro spatial computing headset on February 2, 2024, after announcing it in June 2023.
The Vision Pro costs $3,499 and features dual micro-OLED displays, advanced sensors, and runs on visionOS.
Initial reviews praised its visual quality and tracking, but criticized its weight, battery life, and limited software.
An updated Vision Pro model with the M5 chip arrived in late 2025 as consumer interest waned.

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Story summary

Apple released the Vision Pro spatial computing headset on February 2, 2024, after announcing it in June 2023.
The Vision Pro costs $3,499 and features dual micro-OLED displays, advanced sensors, and runs on visionOS.
Initial reviews praised its visual quality and tracking, but criticized its weight, battery life, and limited software.
An updated Vision Pro model with the M5 chip arrived in late 2025 as consumer interest waned.