Apple Plans Vision Pro 2 Upgrade with M4 SoC Inside

[AleksandarK]

Apple is preparing to release a major update for its Vision Pro headset before the end of the year. Inside, the current M2 chip will be replaced by the newer M4 SoC, built on a 3 nm process from TSMC. That extra shrink brings noticeably better CPU and GPU performance and a more capable neural engine, so you'll see smoother AI-powered features right on the headset. Apple hasn't stopped there, listening to early adopters and revamping the headband with softer padding and better balance to shift weight away from your face. At roughly 600 to 650 grams, the Vision Pro can feel heavy after only a few minutes, and this change should make longer sessions feel much more comfortable.

Behind the scenes, Apple is also working on a wired model called N107 for users who need rock-solid, low-latency connections to a Mac. Consider surgical training or complex CAD design, where even the slightest delay is unacceptable. If you're looking for something lighter and more affordable, Apple has that covered as well. A completely new Vision Pro, under the code name N100, is slated for 2027. By using slimmer lenses and lighter materials, it should shed several hundred grams without skimping on screen clarity or battery life. We expect to hear more about it as the Vision Pro 2 launch gets closer.



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[colossusrageblack]

Didn't realize it was so heavy, a Steam Deck weighs 640g, imagine having a Steam Deck mounted on your face.

 

[TheGeekn°72]

On this episode of "Apple develops tech Android was already enjoying the benefits years ago", Apple finds out why putting all the weight at the front is bad and why 100% of the industry went for a design that counterbalanced this by putting the battery pack at the rear of the strap.
Junior High Physics 101

it should shed several hundred grams without skimping on screen clarity or battery life

Knowing their extensive history of outlandish claims that end up shafted by basic user reviews, I'll believe it when I'll see it.
several hundred grams from a 650g device ? several hundreds is already more than a singular hundred, so at least 200g off
they're gonna cut off a third of the weight of the device when they're just above the average weight for this class of device "without skimping on screen clarity or battery life" ? sounds absolute bogus to me.
They should start by ditching the front glass and front screen that just makes the damn thing super creepy to use, that ought to shave off quite the weight.

 

[dyonoctis]

On this episode of "Apple develops tech Android was already enjoying the benefits years ago", Apple finds out why putting all the weight at the front is bad and why 100% of the industry went for a design that counterbalanced this by putting the battery pack at the rear of the strap.
Junior High Physics 101

Knowing their extensive history of outlandish claims that end up shafted by basic user reviews, I'll believe it when I'll see it.
several hundred grams from a 650g device ? several hundreds is already more than a singular hundred, so at least 200g off
they're gonna cut off a third of the weight of the device when they're just above the average weight for this class of device "without skimping on screen clarity or battery life" ? sounds absolute bogus to me.
They should start by ditching the front glass and front screen that just makes the damn thing super creepy to use, that ought to shave off quite the weight.

The big slab of glass an metal at the front is still amlost twice as heavy as the bettery. The 650g is without the battery, with the battery that would be 1Kg on your head . The new version will probably use less "noble" materials and be plastic fantastic like everyone else.

 

[watzupken]

I remain unconvinced that a new Apple Vision will fare any better than the first version. Fundamentally, this does not really address the key issues around price, limited use and practicality in day to day use.

 

[TheGeekn°72]

I remain unconvinced that a new Apple Vision will fare any better than the first version. Fundamentally, this does not really address the key issues around price, limited use and practicality in day to day use.

And abysmal app support, since no one wanted to get the device and make apps for it lol