Apple Vision Pro powered by M5 chip and Dual Knit Band officially unveiled in global markets

Today, Apple has officially unveiled its MacBook Pro and iPad Pro powered by the powerful M5 chip, while the company has also introduced Apple Vision Pro, upgraded with this chipset. The upgraded Vision Pro also comes with a Dual Knit Band to help users achieve an even more comfortable fit.

Apple Vision Pro with M5 chip and Dual Knit Band

Features

Built using third-generation 3-nanometer technology, M5 on Vision Pro features an advanced 10-core CPU that offers faster load times for apps and widgets and more responsive web browsing. With M5, Apple Vision Pro renders 10 percent more pixels on the custom micro-OLED displays compared to the previous generation.

Vision Pro can also increase the refresh rate up to 120Hz for reduced motion blur when users look at their physical surroundings, and an even smoother experience when using Mac Virtual Display. Vision Pro with M5 works alongside the purpose-built R1 chip, which processes input from 12 cameras, five sensors, and six microphones, and streams new images to the displays within 12 milliseconds to create a real-time view of the world. The high-performance battery now supports up to two and a half hours of general use, and up to three hours of video playback, all on a single charge.

The 16-core Neural Engine makes AI-powered features run up to 50 percent faster for system experiences like capturing a Persona or transforming photos into spatial scenes, and up to 2x faster for third-party apps compared to the previous generation. With M5, developers such as JigSpace are pioneering new use cases for enterprises that combine spatial computing with on-device AI.

It comes with visionOS 26 that brings a set of powerful spatial experiences like seamless integration of widgets, access to ChatGPT, playing music or podcasts, enhancements to Persona, spatial scenes, and more. The company has revealed that with iPadOS 26.1 available later this fall, the Apple Vision Pro app will come to iPad.

There are over 1 million apps available for Apple Vision Pro, including more than 3,000 apps built for visionOS. With Apple Immersive, Vision Pro users can enjoy new series and films on the Apple TV app, including Metallica, Submerged, VIP: Yankee Stadium, and more.

Gaming on Apple Vision Pro is next level with its ultra-high-resolution displays, advanced Spatial Audio system, low latency, and responsive controls across a variety of input methods, including popular game controllers like Sony DualSense, which now supports multidevice pairing.

Apple Vision Pro is made with 100 percent recycled aluminum in the frame and battery enclosure, 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery. The paper packaging is 100 percent fiber-based and can be easily recycled.

Dual Knit Band

The Dual Knit Band features upper and lower straps that are 3D-knitted as a single piece to create a unique dual-rib structure that provides cushioning, breathability, and stretch. The lower strap features flexible fabric ribs embedded with tungsten inserts that provide a counterweight for additional comfort, balance, and stability. And the intuitive dual-function Fit Dial allows users to make fine-tuned adjustments to achieve their ideal fit. The new Dual Knit Band comes in small, medium, and large sizes; is available to purchase separately; and is compatible with the previous-generation Apple Vision Pro.

Availability

Customers can pre-order Apple Vision Pro with the M5 chip and Dual Knit Band today in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the UAE, the UK, and the U.S. It will be available for pre-order in China mainland and Singapore on Friday, October 17. Apple Vision Pro with the M5 chip and Dual Knit Band will be available in Apple Store locations in Australia, Canada, China mainland, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, the UAE, the UK, and the U.S. on Wednesday, October 22. It will be available in South Korea and Taiwan later.

Apple Vision Pro with the M5 chip and Dual Knit Band starts at $3,499 (U.S.), and is available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage capacities. Dual Knit Band is available to purchase separately for $99 (U.S.).