Apple Vision Pro Receives Major Upgrade with M5 Chip and Enhanced Comfort Features
Apple has unveiled the second-generation Vision Pro headset with significant improvements to comfort, performance, and visual quality, according to reports from the company’s latest announcement. The upgraded model addresses key user feedback with a new comfort-focused band design and substantial processing power increases through the new M5 chip.
Revolutionary Comfort: The Dual Knit Band
Sources indicate the most notable change comes in the form of the new Dual Knit Band, designed specifically to address comfort complaints about the first-generation model. The band features a back-and-top design based on the original Solo Knit Band, with individual adjustment for top and bottom sections controlled by a single Fit Dial.
The comfort enhancements are reportedly achieved through embedded tungsten weights that act as a counterweight, pulling the device upward to reduce facial pressure. Analysts suggest this innovative approach to weight distribution represents Apple’s commitment to solving ergonomic challenges in wearable technology. The new band comes in three sizes and, importantly, remains compatible with the previous-generation Apple Vision Pro according to Apple’s product specifications.
Performance Leap: M5 Chip Capabilities
The transition from the M2 chip to the new M5 processor brings substantial performance improvements, the report states. The upgraded chip features hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading capabilities, enabling more detailed visuals with realistic lighting while maintaining better performance.
According to reports, the CPU gains two additional efficiency cores compared to M2, resulting in faster app loading and more responsive web browsing throughout visionOS. The Neural Engine has also been upgraded to 16 cores, with Apple claiming system features like spatial scene creation running up to 50% faster, while third-party apps may see performance improvements of up to 2x.
Enhanced Visual Experience and Battery Life
While retaining the same micro-OLED screens, the M5 chip enables several visual enhancements. Sources indicate visionOS now renders 10% more pixels, making content appear clearer and sharper. The refresh rate has been increased to 120Hz for passthrough viewing and Mac Virtual Display, up from the previous 100Hz maximum, reducing motion blur according to technical specifications.
The efficiency improvements of the M5 chip reportedly extend battery life by approximately 30 minutes, while maintaining the “all day usage while plugged in” capability that characterized the first-generation model. The included charger has been upgraded from the discontinued 30W model to a new 40W-60W dynamic power adapter.
Packaging and Accessory Changes
Analysts suggest the packaging strategy has been streamlined, with the new Vision Pro including only the Dual Knit Band instead of multiple band options. Other bands remain available for purchase separately through Apple’s accessory store.
The complete package continues to include the battery, front cover, Polishing Cloth, extra Light Seal Cushion, and an exclusive 1.5m USB-C charging cable. Industry observers note these changes reflect Apple’s confidence in the new band design as the primary comfort solution for most users.
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