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Apple to Refresh Vision Pro with M4 Chip and Redesigned Strap

The stop-gap refresh brings an M4 processor along with a redesigned strap at the same $3,499 price point.

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An update on the original Vision Pro headset will boost processing power and improve comfort.
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Overview

  • Apple will release an updated Vision Pro later this year carrying an M4 chip to boost performance over the original M2 processor.
  • A redesigned head strap is intended to alleviate neck strain and head pain for longer sessions without significantly altering the headset’s weight.
  • The device will retain its $3,499 price and core form factor as a stop-gap update pending more substantial future revisions.
  • Apple is testing versions of the new Vision Pro with higher neural engine core counts to enhance AI and machine-learning tasks.
  • visionOS 26 is slated to debut alongside the hardware update, and development continues on a lighter N100 consumer model for 2027 plus a tethered enterprise variant.