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Apple Keeps M5 Vision Pro at $3,499, Drops Trade-In for Original Headset

Upgraders must sell privately due to the lack of an Apple trade-in for the first-generation headset.

Overview

  • Apple announced the M5 Vision Pro with iterative improvements over the M2 version.
  • The new model retains a $3,499 starting price, unchanged from the original release.
  • Apple is not accepting the first Vision Pro for trade-in, a break from its typical programs for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac.
  • Owners seeking to upgrade must use third-party marketplaces or private sales to offload the original headset.
  • Apple discontinued the M2 Vision Pro, has not provided a reason for the trade-in omission, and advises checking official trade-in pages for any policy changes.