Apple Vision Pro Battery Isn't Hot-Swappable, Switching Requires Restart

[MNGR]

There has to be a reason(s) why Apple limited battery life for this device.

Weight & Size

 

[Jamie0003]

So excited to get this. Only two more days to wait. I actually think of much smaller battery pack would be a great accessory. Something that gets you through a workout or a brief time away from an outlet. Super comfortable to carry in pocket. That would allow you to take quick trips away from an outlet without the stock battery pack. I'm sure there's lots of accessories to come

A workout? That’s uh….a terrible idea

 

[nfl46]

Not hot-swappable? That’s just a very bizarre choice. Probably couldn’t even manage a whole movie. Can you use plugged in?

Brian watched a 3 hour movie on a single charge.

Yes, you can use it plugged in.

 

[Jim Lahey]

Yeah how are Apple going to get away with this with the EU? Really hope future Vision Pros use type c on the device itself. Is there any reason why it’s yet another stupid proprietary connector?

It has a higher than typical power requirement, but I find it difficult to believe this couldn’t have been handled with e-marker. Nintendo manages it with the Switch dock using all USB-C (Switch won’t work in docked mode using a 3rd party power supply).

The bigger concern over the proprietary headset connection is that the cable can’t be replaced independently of the battery.

 

[Timo_Existencia]

Said it before and I'll say it again... The first people to join the Mile-High VisionPro Club are gonna be some obnoxious mofos...

Why do you care how I or others cover our eyes on an airplane? This seems oddly obsessive. Does it bother you if I wear an eye mask and headphones?

 

[Unami]

There could be a hotswappable battery by a third party some day. Until then, why not take a one minute break every 2 1/2 hours? Doesn‘t sound too terrible to me.

 

[Chuckeee]

What about 13V? Doesn’t that seem a bit odd? Why not just 12V?

 

[Jamie0003]

It has a higher than typical power requirement, but I find it difficult to believe this couldn’t have been handled with e-marker. Nintendo manages it with the Switch dock using all USB-C (Switch won’t work in docked mode using a 3rd party power supply).

The bigger concern over the proprietary headset connection is that the cable can’t be replaced independently of the battery.

Doesn’t the type c standard support up to 200w these days?

 

[MNGR]

Yeah how are Apple going to get away with this with the EU? Really hope future Vision Pros use type c on the device itself. Is there any reason why it’s yet another stupid proprietary connector?

Yes. What will you do when the battery gets pulled out.

 

[tobyringle69]

This question is coming from complete ignorance of batteries.....will we be able to trickle charge the Vision Pro battery with an iPhone 15 Pro?

 

[Jamie0003]

Why do you care how I or others cover our eyes on an airplane? This seems oddly obsessive. Does it bother you if I wear an eye mask and headphones?

Sounds like someone’s getting buyers remorse already?

 

[Rychiar]

No, I do not. My point was the cost to use ratio for me is not enough to make the purchase.

the way i see it this thing is gonna be plugged in most of the time i use it. The more i read the more i realize i can’t use it in the ways i use my quest such as workouts and game Which is unfortunate.

 

[Jamie0003]

Yes. What will you do when the battery gets pulled out.

Don’t use it somewhere that’s likely to happen? Vision Pro ain’t designed to be used in all scenarios

 

[ric22]

This question is coming from complete ignorance of batteries.....will we be able to trickle charge the Vision Pro battery with an iPhone 15 Pro?

No chance

 

[PowerMac5500]

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[Jim Lahey]

Doesn’t the type c standard support up to 200w these days?

Sure, but this is Apple. I think my point is that they probably want to make sure that only their OEM battery pack is used. It could have been achieved over USB-C but they chose not to do so.

In any case it’s a bad design choice. If the cable gets damaged then the whole thing is basically landfill. Also you can’t use a longer cable.

 

[Hellsurfer]

Up to 2hrs battery for a $3500 product is terrible, in my opinion.

Better than my meta quest pro which came in at 1500$ and only lasts around 40 mins

 

[windowsblowsass]

Ok so if I hook up this to my 19.2ah 52v e-bike battery how long can I expect the Vision Pro to last?

 

[Jamie0003]

Sure, but this is Apple. I think my point is that they probably want to make sure that only their OEM battery pack is used. It could have been achieved over USB-C but they chose not to do so.

In any case it’s a bad design choice. If the cable gets damaged then the whole thing is basically landfill. Also you can’t use a longer cable.

I still don’t see how they’re going to get away with it in the EU though. Maybe that’s another reason it hasn’t come out there yet, perhaps a type c model is coming

 

[8KYUP]

A workout? That’s uh….a terrible idea

Supernatural (for instance) is amazing and I use it 4 times a week. It will change your mind in a hurry.

 

[Jamie0003]

Supernatural (for instance) is amazing and I use it 4 times a week. It will change your mind in a hurry.

Is the Vision Pro sweatproof? You’re gonna ruin that lovely headband trying to do workouts honestly

 

[bcollett]

B: The cable can't be disconnected, so if you damage the cable the whole thing needs replacing. Horrible design choice. The fixed cable also asks for more strain on the fixed end when packing it away, further reducing its life expectancy.

I could be wrong, but videos I’ve seen make it appear like the cable can be disconnected from the battery pack, but it requires a tool that isn’t included.

 

[Jim Lahey]

I still don’t see how they’re going to get away with it in the EU though. Maybe that’s another reason it hasn’t come out there yet, perhaps a type c model is coming

Yeah I commented on this earlier. EU are gonna have a stroke when they see this. That’s assuming they ever get it. Personally I think AVP is a commercial depth charge already on its way down, but that’s an unpopular opinion so I won’t labor the point 👍

 

[Chuckeee]

Ok so if I hook up this to my 19.2ah 52v e-bike battery how long can I expect the Vision Pro to last?

½ sec for a once time application?

 

[justin216]

Airline limitations for battery size is 27,000 mAh, so an individual battery cannot be larger than that and go on a plane. Some analysis I was looking at the other day pegged the battery pack at around 20,000 mAh based on the size and weight. So while it's possible that they could have eeked out another 30-60 minutes of battery life, it was never going to be hours and hours more than it is.

Bear in mind, it's running two separate 4K-level displays that are always on while you're wearing it, CPU, GPU, a ton of sensors, cameras that are always on and running, that outside screen (I'd grant, that thing should be able to be turned off to extend battery life), etc.

Apple Vision Pro Specs, Features & Details

Apple officially revealed the full Vision Pro specs when opening preorders today. Read our specs breakdown and comparison to Quest 3 here.

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