What's Going on with Apple Vision Pro?
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MKBHD reviews the M5 Apple Vision Pro and argues Apple has quietly deprioritized headsets in favor of smart glasses.
- Vision Pro M5 is essentially unchanged from M2 except for the chip, a new dual-knit band, 20% longer battery, and 120Hz max refresh rate.
- Price remains $3,500; weight is actually listed higher than gen 1 due to the new band with tungsten counterweight.
- New band uses a tungsten insert and dual-dial tension system to distribute weight; it can also be bought separately for $99.
- Apple reportedly scrapped plans for a lightweight Vision Pro Air and is shifting resources toward smart glasses development.
- Samsung’s Android XR headset (Project Muhan) is now shipping as the only real direct competitor at this price tier.
- Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are outpacing Vision Pro in real-world adoption because they carry far lower social penalty in public.
- Most Vision Pro usage has been watching movies; MKBHD argues Apple has quietly scaled back ambitions for the headset category.
2025-10-21 · Watch on YouTube
