Lighter, Cheaper Vision Air Coming in 2027

[MacRumors]

Apple plans to release a lighter weight and more affordable version of the Vision Pro in 2027, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

The upcoming device, which he refers to as the "Vision Air," will supposedly be over 40 percent lighter than the current model. The Vision Pro weighs in at round 1.375 pounds, so a version that's 40 percent lighter should come in at under a pound.

Kuo also says the Vision Air will be over 50 percent cheaper, which could make it much more attractive to prospective buyers. The Vision Pro costs $3,499, which means a half-priced version would be $1,750. That's still more expensive than an iPhone, but it is closer in price to a higher-end Mac and could be priced similarly to the upcoming foldable iPhone.

Prior rumors about the "Vision Air" suggest that it will have an internal structure made from titanium to reduce weight, along with a thinner design and a new battery enclosure.

Kuo thinks Apple could sell one million Vision Air units in 2027, up from 400,000 of the Vision Pro.

Article Link: Lighter, Cheaper Vision Air Coming in 2027

 

[d___d]

Not unexpected, but exciting nevertheless!

 

[MacUserFella]

The Vision Pro already doesn’t have enough features that make it all that good, Apple better do something consumers want if they wanna sell 1 million units

 

[MrWayne]

This is stange. Usually you have the Pro models which leapfrog in design and thinness while the air is older design.

How come they will release an air version that is far lighter than the previous pro?

Something is not right. The Pro line should innovate in thinness, lightness and power! Not the Air!

 

[dontwalkhand]

I think the issue is even at $50 it won’t sell well.

Because nobody wants to strap a pair of goggles to their face to compute.

I say this as an owner of the vision pro.

 

[ceddy]

1750 is still way too much.

 

[Adam089]

Is VR porn allowed on that device?

 

[mark-in-mk]

This is stange. Usually you have the Pro models which leapfrog in design and thinness while the air is older design.

How come they will release an air version that is far lighter than the previous pro?

Something is not right. The Pro line should innovate in thinness, lightness and power! Not the Air!

MacBook Air calling. That's not what happened to me.

 

[Kylo83]

Just make the pro lighter and better optics for cheaper

 

[WarmWinterHat]

Is VR porn allowed on that device?

It has a browser; use it for whatever you want.

As for this "lighter and cheaper" version. It doesn't have a use case at $1,750 any more than at it's current price. I'm not strapping single-user googly eyes to my face.

 

[thiscatisfat]

I think the issue is even at $50 it won’t sell well.

Because nobody wants to strap a pair of goggles to their face to compute.

I say this as an owner of the vision pro. View attachment 2542884

I was about to say that. The future definitely isn’t going to look like this.

 

[wigby]

This is stange. Usually you have the Pro models which leapfrog in design and thinness while the air is older design.

How come they will release an air version that is far lighter than the previous pro?

Something is not right. The Pro line should innovate in thinness, lightness and power! Not the Air!

The "Air" is just marketing which can be changed literally days before release. And Ming-Chi Kuo has zero knowledge of Apple's marketing plans. He only knows supply chain rumors.

 

[filmantopia]

I love love love my Vision Pro. I use it for 100% of my work now as a video director/editor/mograph designer (as virtual display). I can have my notes and reference in different windows, and resize and reposition them as needed for given contexts. I also use it for media viewing, which it is unparalleled for in home entertainment. I think when the price and weight go down, it will eventually become a very popular product. The experience it offers is simply unlike anything else, and I believe when more people experience it, it will be something many find value in.

 

[Rychiar]

I feel like they should drop these naming schemes til they get a solid product they know how to market. like all the pro users are gonna be Mad if an air come out and its better

 

[GMShadow]

This is stange. Usually you have the Pro models which leapfrog in design and thinness while the air is older design.

How come they will release an air version that is far lighter than the previous pro?

Something is not right. The Pro line should innovate in thinness, lightness and power! Not the Air!

Excepting the last few iPad Air models, Air has always equaled thin/light.

 

[sherwinzadeh]

Great, but that's still the Vision PRO, not an Air. A POUND on your face is still not comfortable. Honestly this whole device is flawed. VR will always be niche. Smart glasses will be more mainstream.

 

[BeatsByTim]

I think the issue is even at $50 it won’t sell well.

Because nobody wants to strap a pair of goggles to their face to compute.

I say this as an owner of the vision pro. View attachment 2542884

Imagine trying to use a cpap machine and apple goggles at the same time.

 

[Apple MessagePad]

Under 1lb sounds like quite a stretch.

 

[ghanwani]

Will it have temporal dithering and PWM?

 

[JOLoughlin]

Unsure how they will make it lighter and cheaper without any tradeoffs (none mentioned?) compared to the Vision Pro. The mention of titanium may help in weight but is titanium cheaper to source, mill and finish than aluminum?

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

Nice! I’m so in for this

 

[Andres Cantu]

I get that Vision Pro has its fans, but even one million units sold is a drop in the bucket compared to the smartphone market.

That’s why I question when I hear people say it will replace the iPhone. Not anytime soon, if ever, imo.

 

[ghanwani]

titanium may help in weight but is titanium cheaper to source, mill and finish than aluminum?

Titanium is heavier than aluminum.

 

[MacsRgr8]

I will buy it if you can play X-Plane 12 in VR using a TB connection on my Mac.
Thanks.

 

[Velli]

Titanium is heavier than aluminum.

It is denser than aluminum, yes. But because it is also much stronger, a thinner layer can be used. Depending on the use case, Titanium can sometimes - but not always - result in a lighter product overall.