The second generation Apple Vision Pro brings some much-needed enhancements. Here’s the full list.
Dual Knit Band
The biggest change to the new Apple Vision Pro is the new Dual Knit Band. By far the most common complaint about the first model has been about comfort issues, and Apple is aiming to solve them with this new strap. The Dual Knit Band has a new back-and-top design based on the original Solo Knit Band, with precise and individual adjustment for top and bottom with a single Fit Dial.
The back strap also features embedded tungsten weights, which act as a counterweight to improve comfort and balance. These weights will pull the Apple Vision Pro upwards, therefore reducing weight and pressure on your face.
Here is how Apple describes the new band:
The Dual Knit Band delivers an even more comfortable fit for users. It features upper and lower straps that are 3D-knitted as a single piece to create a unique dual-rib structure that provides cushioning, breathability, and stretch. The lower strap features flexible fabric ribs embedded with tungsten inserts that provide a counterweight for additional comfort, balance, and stability. And the intuitive dual-function Fit Dial allows users to make fine-tuned adjustments to achieve their ideal fit. The new Dual Knit Band comes in small, medium, and large sizes; is available to purchase separately; and is compatible with the previous-generation Apple Vision Pro.
Finally, the best news about the new Dual Knit Band is that it also works with the original Apple Vision Pro!
New M5 chip
Another significant upgrade for Apple Vision Pro is the M5 chip. The original Apple Vision Pro launched with M2, and as any Apple Vision Pro owner knows, it’s never been a particularly snappy experience. M5 brings many much-needed upgrades to Apple Vision Pro’s performance and capabilities.
One significant upgrade that M5 brings to Apple Vision Pro is hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading. This will allow apps and games to add more details with more realistic lighting, all while having better performance. The CPU of M5 also has more cores than M2, gaining an extra 2 efficiency cores. This new CPU will offer a notable boost in performance compared to M2, which Apple says this will result in faster experiences throughout visionOS, such as faster app loading and more responsive web browsing.
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