Apple has rolled out an updated hardware revision of its Vision Pro headset, now powered by the company’s M5 chip. The upgrade introduces a next-generation 10-core CPU, more powerful GPU, and enhanced Neural Engine under a 3 nm process — improvements that collectively yield sharper visuals, smoother performance, and accelerated AI tasks.
Among the headline specifications: Micro-OLED displays rendering 10 percent more pixels than the prior model, and an increased refresh rate of up to 120 Hz to reduce motion blur during passthrough and virtual-display use. Apple also ships the headset with a new “Dual Knit Band,” designed for improved comfort and stability.
Yet, despite the technical leap, the reception remains cautiously measured. According to Ars Technica’s recent review, while the M5-equipped Vision Pro delivers smoother performance — especially for graphics-intensive and AI-powered spatial apps — its value proposition remains constrained by persistent issues: limited content catalog, high price point, and ergonomic trade-offs relative to lighter AR glasses.
For designers, developers, and creative professionals, the M5 refresh improves the headset’s viability for pro workflows: real-time 3D visualization, spatial UI, and AI-assisted design tools may now run more reliably. But as the market pivots toward accessibility and portability, Vision Pro still straddles an uneasy middle ground: powerful, yet niche.
