Apple Vision Pro Lacks Wi-Fi 6E Support

[MacRumors]

Apple received FCC approval for the Vision Pro today in the U.S., and the filing confirms that the headset does not support Wi-Fi 6E.

Wi-Fi 6E extends the capabilities of the regular Wi-Fi 6 standard to the 6 GHz band, enabling faster wireless speeds and reduced signal interference with a compatible device and router. Apple devices with Wi-Fi 6E support include the latest iPad Pro models, iPhone 15 Pro models, and most Mac models released in 2023.

The FCC filing shows that the Vision Pro does not have any approved operating frequencies in the 6 GHz range, confirming that the headset lacks Wi-Fi 6E support. Instead, one of Apple's documents in the application confirms that the Vision Pro supports regular Wi-Fi 6, which operates on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands.

Apple has yet to share full tech specs for the Vision Pro, so only limited details are available. Apple has so far said the headset is equipped with its M2 chip, an all-new R1 chip that processes camera and microphone input, and 256GB of base storage. MacRumors discovered that the headset is equipped with 16GB of RAM.

In the U.S., Vision Pro pre-orders begin this Friday, January 19 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time, with pricing starting at $3,499. The headset launches on Friday, February 2, and Apple previously said that availability would expand to more countries later this year.

Update: Vision Pro also appears to lack Ultra Wideband support, according to 9to5Mac's Zac Hall.

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[truthsteve]

of course.

gotta save something for Vision Pro 2

 

[I7guy]

Does it really matter the Vision Pro lacks WiFi 6e.

 

[klasma]

Man, I was so excited about the Vision Pro, but this is a total showstopper. What are they thinking?

 

[Lakersfan74]

Penny pinching Tim Cook strikes again

 

[Isengardtom]

Does it really matter the Vision Pro lacks WiFi 6e.

Probably not, but would be nice for the price.

 

[vegetassj4]

Is 6E ready for primetime? I mean, from what I understand, you don't get any benefit from it unless you are in the same room as your router due to the shorter wavelengths.

 

[Chiromac81]

HUUUUGE MISS! How can they justify not having that for this price??!?

 

[aidler]

At the end of last year I thought this was a no-compromise device for $3,500, but now the cracks are starting to show.

 

[FSMBP]

That's it - I'm out! I could deal with the specialty lenses I need to get it, getting the right fit to avoid light-leaks, the heaviness and bulkiness, and the battery life...but not supporting WiFi 6e? That is absurd.

Steve would not approve of not having WiFi 6e.

 

[Chiromac81]

Is 6E ready for primetime? I mean, from what I understand, you don't get any benefit from it unless you are in the same room as your router due to the shorter wavelengths.

Yes-it is totally ready

 

[DblHelix]

This price it is it should be an early supporter of Wifi7 and also should support 802.11ad (multi gig wifi)

 

[Kylo83]

Quest 3 is 6e and helps with wireless connection, Apple is always behind

 

[zach-coleman]

edit: I was thinking of Bluetooth, ignore

 

[wanha]

I think it's safe to say that the Vision Pro v1 is - in Apple's opinion - the minimum viable product for spatial computing. It's why it costs as much as it does, as Apple didn't spare expenses on the screens, processors, cameras, etc.

If Wifi 6E was a showstopper for this, it would be in there. But quite clearly, Apple doesn't think it is one. I am inclined to believe Apple on this, but obviously time will tell.

In all likelihood, whether or not it will have Wifi 6E will have zero impact on it usability but HW bros here will use any excuse to promote their narrative of Apple as a corner-cutting, greedy company that produces half-baked over-priced products.

 

[CWallace]

The M2 supports WiFi 6E so my guess it is an antenna-related issue that prevents it from being on Vision Pro?

 

[jz0309]

Does it really matter the Vision Pro lacks WiFi 6e.

yea, cause Apple is doomed now
/s

 

[JPack]

This is a given, no?

Vision Pro was engineering during the M2-era. No other M2 products have 6E.

 

[xDKP]

At least it’s cheap

 

[H2SO4]

of course.

gotta save something for Vision Pro 2

I seriously think it's this.

 

[zach-coleman]

This is a given, no?

Vision Pro was engineering during the M2-era. No other M2 products have 6E.

Opposite. Every other M2 device but the MBA has 6E.

 

[JPack]

Opposite. Every other M2 device has 6E.

I guess I'm used to what is offered in the MBA.

 

[citysnaps]

Does it really matter the Vision Pro lacks WiFi 6e.

Nope. But many people need to have something to get a major case of the shakes about in order to feel good.

 

[zach-coleman]

I guess I'm used to what is offered in the MBA.

I could have sworn the 13“ MBA got it when the 15” came out via firmware update but checking the tech specs page I guess I was just hallucinating. So there is precedent, I guess.

Edit: I think I was thinking of Bluetooth.

 

[bigboy29]

(Cue in conversations how in 2024, anything with a "Pro" in the name cannot release without support for Wi-Fi 6E because "Pro")