SUMMARY
- Apple Vision Pro is Apple's attempt at a VR set, which is set to launch on February 2.
- Apple Vision Pro comes in 3 variants, based on their internal memory, with the base model starting at $3,499.
The launch of Vision Pro marks Apple’s first new product category ever since the company released the Apple Watch in 2015. The latest Apple Vision Pro is a mixed-reality headset that integrates virtual and augmented reality. However, Apple prefers calling it a “spatial computing” device.
There are high expectations from this highly-anticipated Apple product. During a note to investors, Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring said, “We believe success with the Vision Pro is less about 2024 and more about its longer-term potential.”
That being said, Wall Street is not expecting Apple to sell the new product in the same quantities as it does with other products, at least initially. Nonetheless, the device is open for preorders.
Apple Vision Pro VR price
Apple’s Vision Pro headset is all set to launch on February 2, 2024. Ahead of the launch, the device is officially available for pre-orders. The device comes in three storage versions. One is the base storage of 256GB, which has been criticized due to the sheer volume of content consumable on the headset. Additionally, it will also come in the 512GB and 1TB options.
The base 256GB version will come at a price tag of $3,499, while the 512GB configuration will cost a $200 bump to sell at $3,699. The 1TB option will come at $3,899. Historically, Apple is known to typically charge around $100 increments for storage upgrades for iPhones and $200 increments for MacBooks.
Apart from the storage size, the headset will also come with accessories like Zeiss Optical Inserts which will cost between $99 to $149, and AppleCare+ for $499 or $24.99 per month. Ultimately, players can expect to pay as much as $4,500 for the highest-configured version of Vision Pro.
How to preorder Apple Vision Pro VR?
The preorders for the Apple Vision Pro VR headset kick-started on January 19, 2024, in the United States. In the initial stages, the headset will exclusively be accessible for purchase in the US. Buyers will have the option to either order it online or visit an Apple store to purchase it.
Users can directly visit Apple’s official website and preorder the device. Alternatively, they can visit authorized Apple retailers and they will pre-order the device for you. Notably, the process of buying or preordering the headset is more involved than any other Apple product.
In case users are ordering it online from home, they will be required to take the measurements with an iPhone or iPad with Face ID. The Apple Store app has an option of face scan. In case the App Store does not have the option, it is advised to update to the latest version of the app.
Similarly, users who have a prescription for glasses or contacts will need to have their prescription details handy. This will enable them to order custom optical inserts for a flawless experience. On checkout, users will be asked to upload a valid and active prescription from an eye-care professional.