When is Apple Vision Pro 2 expected to launch?

Most reliable analysts are pointing to fall 2026 or early 2027 for a Vision Pro 2 with M5 chip. A cheaper non-Pro model is rumored for late 2026, but Apple has not officially confirmed either timeline as of April 2026.

Will Vision Pro 2 actually be cheaper than the original?

The original Vision Pro launched at $3,499. Rumors suggest the Vision Pro 2 will stay near $2,999 to $3,499, while a separate cheaper model (rumored Vision Air or Vision SE) could land near $1,500 to $2,000. The cheaper model would use lower-resolution displays and a polymer lens system.

Is the original Vision Pro worth buying in 2026 if Vision Pro 2 is coming?

Probably not unless you have a specific professional use case. The current model has limited app support, narrow field of view, and significant weight on the front of your face. Waiting 6 to 12 months for either Vision Pro 2 or the cheaper variant is the rational move for most buyers.

What chip will Vision Pro 2 use?

Reports point to the M5 chip, the same generation expected in late 2026 MacBook Pros. The R1 sensor coprocessor will likely be updated to a faster R2 to handle additional cameras and improved passthrough latency.

Apple Vision Pro 2 Rumors 2026: Expected Features, Price,...

Apple Vision Pro launched in February 2024 to a polarized reception. Stunning display, sky-high price, narrow app library. Two years later in April 2026, the rumor mill has shifted from “is there even going to be a Vision Pro 2” to “when and how cheap.” Here’s everything credible we know as of right now, with the source for each claim, so you can decide whether to wait, buy, or skip the category entirely.

What We Know vs What We’re Guessing

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This post separates rumors into three buckets:

Confirmed: Apple has publicly stated, or supply chain reports are nearly unanimous
Strong rumor: Multiple reliable analysts (Kuo, Gurman, DSCC) agree
Speculation: Single source or extrapolation from patents

I’ll mark each claim. If you want certainty, wait until Apple’s actual announcement. Apple has not formally announced anything about Vision Pro 2 as of April 2026.

Release Window: Late 2026 or Early 2027

Strong rumor: Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported in January 2026 that Apple has “two follow-up products” to Vision Pro in development. The first is a more premium Vision Pro 2 with M5 chip, expected late 2026. The second is a cheaper non-Pro model expected in 2027.

Speculation: Some supply chain reports out of Korea suggest a delay to early 2027 for the Pro variant due to display panel yield issues at LG and Sony. This is plausible but not yet confirmed by multiple sources.

The key takeaway: anything you read claiming a “summer 2026 launch” is speculation. Late 2026 is the earliest rational expectation for the Pro variant.

Price: The Original Sin Apple Is Trying to Fix

The original Vision Pro at $3,499 was a deliberate choice. Apple positioned it as a developer kit and luxury early-adopter device. It worked — for about 8 months. After that, sales reportedly dropped sharply.

Rumored pricing:

Variant	Rumored Price	Confidence
Vision Pro 2 (premium)	$2,999 to $3,499	Strong rumor
Vision Air / Vision SE (cheaper)	$1,500 to $2,000	Strong rumor
Vision Pro original (after launch)	Discontinued or clearance	Speculation

The cheaper model is the one most consumers are waiting for. At $1,500, Vision becomes a “considerable luxury purchase” instead of “more expensive than a high-end MacBook.” That’s a meaningful psychological threshold.

Hardware Changes Expected

Confirmed/strong rumor: M5 chip in the Pro variant. M3 chip in the cheaper variant. Both will have the R2 sensor coprocessor for lower passthrough latency.

Strong rumor: Lighter weight. The current Vision Pro is 600 to 650 grams depending on the band. Reports suggest Apple is targeting 450 to 500 grams for Vision Pro 2 by using a magnesium frame and thinner external glass.

Strong rumor: Improved external display. The “EyeSight” feature on the original was poorly received. Vision Pro 2 is rumored to either use a sharper micro-LED panel or remove EyeSight entirely on the cheaper model to save cost.

Speculation: Wider field of view. Patents suggest Apple is exploring 110+ degree field of view (current is around 100 degrees), but the optical engineering is hard. Don’t expect a dramatic change here.

Software: visionOS 3 Will Land First

Confirmed: Apple typically announces new visionOS versions at WWDC (June). visionOS 3 is expected at WWDC 2026 in June, before any Vision Pro 2 announcement. The features in visionOS 3 will hint at what hardware is coming next.

What to watch for at WWDC 2026:

Major API changes that suggest new sensors
New gesture recognition models
App store features that imply a wider audience (i.e., a cheaper device)

If WWDC 2026 announces a major visionOS overhaul with consumer-friendly features, that’s a strong signal that cheaper hardware is coming in the same year.

Should You Buy the Original Vision Pro Now?

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For 95% of people, no. Reasons:

1. App library is still thin. Despite Apple’s marketing, the number of true “spatial computing” apps (not just iPad apps in a window) is small. Most of what you can do on Vision Pro you can do on an iPad with a stand.

2. Comfort is real. I tried one for 90 minutes at an Apple Store. The front-heavy weight is noticeable within 20 minutes. After an hour, my neck and forehead hurt. Vision Pro 2 should fix this. Original probably won’t.

3. Resale value will crater. When Vision Pro 2 launches, the original will lose 30 to 50% of its value almost overnight. If you spend $3,500 today, expect $1,800 to $2,400 resale by end of 2026.

The exception: You’re a developer building Vision apps, an enterprise buyer with a specific use case (medical training, design review), or a wealthy early adopter who genuinely doesn’t care about resale.

My Recommendation

Wait. Vision Pro 2 is almost certainly coming in late 2026 or early 2027. The cheaper variant — if rumors hold — is the one most people should target. At $1,500 to $2,000, it competes with high-end consoles and gaming PCs, which is a much more rational price band for a discretionary entertainment device.

If you can’t wait, the Meta Quest 3 at $499 still gives you 80% of the experience for 14% of the price. The fidelity is dramatically lower, but the app library is much larger and the comfort is better. As a way to find out whether you’d actually use a headset day-to-day, Quest 3 is the smarter trial purchase.

What to Watch for in the Next 6 Months

Date	What to Watch
WWDC 2026 (June 9-13)	visionOS 3 announcement, possible Vision Pro 2 tease
July 2026	Q3 earnings call — guidance hints
September 2026 event	If Vision Pro 2 isn’t announced here, it slips to 2027
Korea/Taiwan supply chain reports	Display panel yields, shipping volumes

I’ll update this post as the rumor mill churns. If you want to be notified when the actual Vision Pro 2 details drop, subscribe to one or two reliable Apple analysts (Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, Ming-Chi Kuo at TF Securities) rather than chasing every random YouTube rumor.

Bottom line: if you’re not a developer or enterprise buyer, wait at least until WWDC 2026 in June. By then we’ll know dramatically more.