AppleCare+ for Vision Pro Headset Costs $499

[MacRumors]

Today's Apple Vision Pro pre-order process unveiled that AppleCare+ for the headset is priced at $499.

At $499, the Vision Pro's optional support and service plan is one of the costliest available on any Apple device. This is in line with high-end Mac models at a similar price point to the Vision Pro, which costs $3,499.

AppleCare+ for the Vision Pro includes unlimited repairs for accidental damage protection, Apple-certified service and support, Express Replacement Service (the company will ship you a replacement so you don't have to wait for a repair), and 24/7 priority access to "Apple experts."

The pricing of AppleCare+ for the Vision Pro was not clear until pre-orders opened earlier today. The Vision Pro launches in the U.S. on Friday, February 2.

Article Link: AppleCare+ for Vision Pro Headset Costs $499

 

[DigitalAR]

This is definitely not the same Apple from decades ago when Steve Jobs was at the helm.

Not saying that's a bad thing; in fact overall Apple is great... but $500 for something you'll statistically never use, WOW.

 

[Obry]

This is definitely not the same Apple from decades ago when Steve Jobs was at the helm.

Not saying that's a bad thing; in fact overall Apple is great... but $500 for something you'll statistically never use, WOW.

Definitely a money grab. They know the target audience has deep enough pockets so why not

 

[JippaLippa]

I spent much less for my mac studio that costed almost twice the vision pro...

 

[nortonandreev]

but $500 for something you'll statistically never use, WOW.

I guess I was unlucky, but had issues with two consecutive MacBook Pro models so I have been getting AppleCare+ for all my products since then...

 

[fwmireault]

$500 for something you'll statistically never use

Nobody is forced to subscribe to Apple Care. If it's not worth it for you, just skip it

 

[KPOM]

Opted out of AppleCare+ for now.

 

[neuropsychguy]

I spent much less for my mac studio that costed almost twice the vision pro...

Does you Mac Studio include super high resolution screens and all the other things the AVP has? The cost of the Applecare+ is high because it's going to cost Apple much more to repair. That's how insurance works.

 

[Carac]

lol, just priced mine out to $4400…just lol

More than I paid for a 4k LG Laser projector and 150“ powered cinema screen. And I can watch more than 2 hours of content on it and no neck pain. And If I need to interact with Apple’s ecosystem I’ve got a iPhone 15 Pro or 12.9” M1 iPad Pro. Or even my Quest 3 with steam link or game pass apps and a mature VR App Store. The first major product launch in 15 years that I’m skipping.

 

[Elusi]

This is definitely not the same Apple from decades ago when Steve Jobs was at the helm.

Not saying that's a bad thing; in fact overall Apple is great... but $500 for something you'll statistically never use, WOW.

It could mean that they are expecting a larger degree of hardware faults (or accidents in general) with this new product branch.

 

[Unregistered 4U]

Yeah, the insurance is the money grab. LOL

 

[supremedesigner]

How is it different from the time when Apple was selling their $10,000 Apple Watch? The cost of AppleCare+ wasn't too high at that time, so it doesn't make sense.

 

[jayducharme]

Incredible. That kind of money could buy an Apple Watch or iPad. I wonder if Apple thinks the Vision Pro will be prone to breakage.

 

[jimbobb24]

I got apple care because the nature of the device is that it might get dropped more, bump into things. The price is pain but my guess is their testing showed it broke more than expected and hopefully in future generations goes down. The AppleCare is about the price of the quest 3? This thing better make us more productive at work....if not a corporate mistake we can live down.

 

[mozumder]

Opted out for now but I guess I can add it later if I want?

 

[Unregistered 4U]

Incredible. That kind of money could buy an Apple Watch or iPad. I wonder if Apple thinks the Vision Pro will be prone to breakage.

They KNOW it will be prone to breakage. It’s like a MBP that has an active position on a face floating in front of your head by a strap. Not in hand, not sat on a gravity defeating flat surface.

“Let me try that, Joe!”
“It’s got prescription lenses, Bob.”
“C’mon, I’m not going to break your little…”
“oops”

 

[75Batt]

This is definitely not the same Apple from decades ago when Steve Jobs was at the helm.

Not saying that's a bad thing; in fact overall Apple is great... but $500 for something you'll statistically never use, WOW.

If you never use it you don’t need to buy it. No problem here

 

[djphat2000]

lol, just priced mine out to $4400…just lol

More than I paid for a 4k LG Laser projector and 150“ powered cinema screen. And I can watch more than 2 hours of content on it and no neck pain. And If I need to interact with Apple’s ecosystem I’ve got a iPhone 15 Pro or 12.9” M1 iPad Pro. Or even my Quest 3 with steam link or game pass apps and a mature VR App Store.

Can you set that up on a plane? I think we are paying for the portability here verses all the extra parts to bring along for the ride.

 

[Amazing Iceman]

After deeply digging into their site, I found this:

What really pissed me off is that they are not offering 24-month financing on the Vision Pro, while they do on a less expensive MBP.

 

[djphat2000]

AppleCare includes advanced shipping replacement. That is worth it.

 

[75Batt]

Definitely a money grab. They know the target audience has deep enough pockets so why not

If the device itself is 3500 then 500 for AppleCare+ is actually cheaper as a percentage of cost of device than on other products like iPhone 15 Pro for example. So no more of a money grab than any other AppleCare+ offering

 

[Carac]

Can you set that up on a plane? I think we are paying for the portability here verses all the extra parts to bring along for the ride.

No, that would be dumb. There are alternatives for a fraction of the price if you want to look ridiculous on a plane watching a movie on a pair of glasses. I’d say definitely get applecare and a proper case ($200) if you’re throwing it in a carry on…for a flight that’s less than 2 hours unless you pack a other battery for $200 or couple battery bricks or hope your seat has a outlet to plug a pass through power cable into the pack. So $5000 for a tb, apple care, case, extra battery…or 5+ iPad Pros.

 

[Amazing Iceman]

lol, just priced mine out to $4400…just lol

More than I paid for a 4k LG Laser projector and 150“ powered cinema screen. And I can watch more than 2 hours of content on it and no neck pain. And If I need to interact with Apple’s ecosystem I’ve got a iPhone 15 Pro or 12.9” M1 iPad Pro. Or even my Quest 3 with steam link or game pass apps and a mature VR App Store. The first major product launch in 15 years that I’m skipping.

Get the monthly AppleCare+, look at Post#19.
This way it will not expire on you.

 

[Amazing Iceman]

Opted out of AppleCare+ for now.

I'm opting out now too, see Post# 19.
Monthly AppleCare+ is not an option at this time, but it should be available from the device itself.

 

[75Batt]

How is it different from the time when Apple was selling their $10,000 Apple Watch? The cost of AppleCare+ wasn't too high at that time, so it doesn't make sense.

Well it makes perfect sense. 15 pro is 999 with App+ at 199 that’s almost 20% of the value. Vision Pro is 3499 with App+ at 499 that’s 14% of the value. So it’s actually more affordable than on some other devices.