Cheaper Apple Vision Pro May Launch as Early as End of 2025: Gurman

Apple is reportedly developing a cheaper version of its Vision Pro headset. While attempting to reduce prices and maintain features, their cheaper model headset may rely on iPhone or Mac tethering.

The device is believed to be prototyped by Apple currently. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, known by its codename N107, Apple’s Vision Products Group aims to launch the product by the end of next year. As of the time of writing, one of the challenges the development team faces is cutting costs while “retaining critical features.”

This includes processing power. In an attempt to reach a price point of $1,500 to $2,000 USD (around $2,050 to $2,700 CAD), Gurman claims Apple is identifying ways to reduce processing power. According to the report, the N107 headset may rely on a theatre to an iPhone or Mac. This would effectively reduce processing power needs and components that are required to make Vision Pro a standalone product.

It’s been long reported that Apple is developing a true second-generation model of its Vision Pro. Last week, however, it was reported that Apple is pivoting resources away from the successor model and onto the cheaper alternative of the current device. The second-gen headset is believed to be lighter and more comfortable than the current model.

Despite last week’s report, Gurman believes that Apple is continuing work on a ‘Vision Pro 2’ headset. However, it’s now become “less of a priority.” The successor to Vision Pro is said to be under the guise of N109 and looks very much like the current model. It may also include a faster processor and improvements made to its external cameras. With development now prioritized on the cheaper model, the second-generation Vision Pro may not be released until 2026 “at the earliest.”

Apple Vision Pro is finally making its way to Canada next month on Friday, July 12th. The device starts at $4,999 and with options ranging upwards of $7,300 CAD, including 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage capacities.