Apple Vision Pro Priced Starting at $3499, Will Launch in Early 2024 in the U.S.

[MacRumors]

Apple today introduced the long-awaited AR/VR headset that it has had in development for the last several years, and as rumors suggested, it is expensive. The Vision Pro is priced starting at $3,499.

Given the high price point, there appears to be a single model, with no color options or accessories for the device, despite rumors. There could, however, be different storage options as Apple did mention a starting price.

The headset will not be launching in 2023, with Apple instead planning to debut it in early 2024. When it launches, it will be available solely in the United States, though it will expand to other countries later on in 2024.

Demonstrations will be available at Apple retail locations closer to the device's launch date.

Article Link: Apple Vision Pro Priced Starting at $3499, Will Launch in Early 2024 in the U.S.

 

[sniffies]

Albeit expensive, this is not just an AR/VR device, it's a brand new computer with a brand new experience. Heck, it can even be your own private movie theater inside your tiny NYC apartment, whose rent is past due because you spent the last $3500 on Vision Pro. Truly groundbreaking.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I love it but it's too expensive! Outrageous. $3,500 without tax is alot of money.

 

[CTHarrryH]

Not that I would buy it if it cost 200 but that is really going to limit purchases I would think. Way too much

 

[newdeal]

I must say it seems like a better deal than the Mac Pro at least. Although that isn't saying much

 

[KPOM]

It’s a 1.0. Let’s see how this works over time. Apple is clearly aiming high with this.

 

[Grimace]

At least make the model in the product smile a little. She looks dazed

 

[appleguy123]

I think one model of the headset but the additional cost will be for people who need prescription lenses.

 

[spcopsmac21]

I love it but it's too expensive! Outrageous.

Yea this isn't gonna sell...:

 

[icanhazmac]

I like it but I simply don't have the need to be a 1.0 trailblazer, it would really be just a toy, now v2 or v3, my wallet is not safe. Thankfully it should sell just fine without me.

 

[Lcgiv]

Seems like Iron Man, I robot and minority report without the images floating around for everyone else to see… yet

 

[bobmans]

Importing this to Europe from the US day 1.

 

[dantracht]

Looks cool but hard pass.

 

[ramallite]

"The Vision Pro is priced starting at $3,499."
"Given the high price point, there appears to be a single model..."

Apple never uses "starting at" if there is no upgrade option unless, in this case, they are referring to the optical inserts for eyeglass-wearers (which are a separate purchase).

This also means that non-eyeglass wearers interested in saving up for this device may wish to increase their carrot intake immediately. Because if you buy these and then you find out later you need glasses, those Zeiss lenses will cost you even more.

 

[tivoboy]

Definitely gotta get it right, but man missing XMAS holiday season is a killer, missing Q4 or any year going into Q1 of the following, you’re going into the LOWEST consumer buying period of the year. Bonne chance.

 

[DarkCole]

Day 1 purchase for me. AR is exciting and I'm willing to be a first adopter of this tech. It will only improve going forward.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I love it but it's too expensive! Outrageous. $3,500 without tax is alot of money.

2 hours of battery life with a battery pack. Only Apple can get away with this in 2023.

 

[Lcgiv]

I like it but I simply don't have the need to be a 1.0 trailblazer, now v2 or v3, my wallet is not safe.

Exactly. work out the bugs and bring the price down

 

[thehunted]

holy tamale, this thing cost more than some high specced m2 MacBook pros

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Anyone else find it ironic that they advertise an iPad health feature which measures the device-to-eye distance, yet their groundbreaking new product has 4K displays an inch away from your eyeballs?

 

[Lcgiv]

2 hours of battery life with a battery pack. Only Apple can get away with this in 2023.

Does it have any internal pack? So if you want to switch batteries it’ll hold on

 

[jdclifford]

And it has only a 2 hr battery pack? What a value. Then again who could wear this for more than a little while?

 

[mrr]

Ouch. I remember in January 1984 waiting for the Mac to be released at the rumored price point of $999. Boy did it hurt when it came out at $2495.

 

[icanhazmac]

People that don't need it or see its potential: "it won't sell"
Vision Pro: "Hold my beer"

 

[75Batt]

I think this has amazing potential. Looking at the actual headset minus the fabric parts is pretty slim for a gen 1. Now without that fabric and even smaller lenses, you basically have glasses. I’ll bet we’re not too far from that and I think this will help us as consumers and Apple get there.