Apple Vision Pro 2 · Timing

A cheaper and lighter successor is what Apple is aiming for

Apple doesn’t need a sharper display. It needs a lighter headset.

1 min readUpdated Sep 28, 2026

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What to know

What to know

Apple's goal is a lighter, cheaper Vision Pro, The Information reported in 2024.

Weight and price are still the main problems named in later reports. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple is still working on a cheaper, lighter successor.

Gurman says it is unlikely to launch before late 2028 or 2029.

How we know this

How we know this

What changed, newest first.

Sep 28, 2026The Mac ObserverA scaled-down Vision Pro with cheaper materials and fewer outer displays
Jun 1, 2026MacRumorsTargets a cheaper, lighter successor no earlier than late 2028 or 2029
Jun 18, 2024Qianer Liu, The Information via MacRumorsSets a cheaper, lighter enclosed headset as Apple's eventual goal
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Frequently asked

Frequently asked

How heavy is Vision Pro today?
About 600 grams, which is the main comfort problem for long sessions.
What is Apple doing about it?
Reports point to designs that move some computing hardware off the headset to take weight off your face.

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