Spatial computer · Apple Silicon · 2025
Apple Vision Pro (M5)
Apple’s spatial computer gets its first internal upgrade: the M5 renders 10% more pixels at up to 120Hz, battery life stretches to 2.5 hours, and a new Dual Knit Band tackles the original’s comfort complaints. The R1 sensor chip and $3,499 price carry over.
Second-generation Vision Pro hardware: M5 chip, 120Hz refresh and the comfort-focused Dual Knit Band.
Apple Vision Pro (M5): key facts
When was the Apple Vision Pro (M5) released?
The Apple Vision Pro (M5) arrived on October 22, 2025.
How much did the Apple Vision Pro (M5) cost?
The Apple Vision Pro (M5) launched at $3,499 in 2025, about $3,534 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple M5 + R1 at 4.60 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, Dual micro-OLED, ~23 million pixels, up to 120Hz display.
Why does the Apple Vision Pro (M5) matter?
Second-generation Vision Pro hardware: M5 chip, 120Hz refresh and the comfort-focused Dual Knit Band.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M5 + R1 · 4.60 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 10 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | Dual micro-OLED, ~23 million pixels, up to 120Hz |
| GPU | Apple 10-core GPU (M5) |
| Ports | USB-C, external battery |
| Weight | ~750 g (with Dual Knit Band) |
| Dimensions | Head-mounted display |
| Operating system | visionOS 26 |
| Released | October 22, 2025 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $3,499 |
How the Apple Vision Pro (M5) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 1.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 4.60 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.7× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 65,500 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $3,499 in 2025, about $3,534 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple Vision Pro technical specifications, Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker.
Did you know?
The refresh arrived alongside the M5 MacBook Pro and iPad Pro in October 2025, quietly retiring the M2 original.
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Last updated: 2026-08-28