Apple just upgraded the Vision Pro with the M5 chip, and a 'Dual Knit Band' that looks way more comfortable

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October 15, 2025, 2:29 PM

• •The new Vision Pro (M5) swaps the M2 for the brand-new M5 chip.
• •M5 chip allows displays to render 10% more pixels and flex up to a 120Hz refresh rate.
• •Apple is debuting the 'Dual Knit Band' for the headset.
• •Upgraded model can reach up to 120Hz for reduced motion blur.
• •Battery life has been improved to 2.5 hours for daily use and three hours for video playback.

Apple is updating the Vision Pro's hardware with a new M5 chip, offering performance improvements across the board, including faster load times and more responsive web browsing. The upgraded headset will feature a 10-core CPU and GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, enabling up to 120Hz refresh rates and improved AI capabilities. The new Dual Knit Band accessory will also improve comfort for users, and the improved battery life will extend daily use to 2.5 hours and video playback to 3 hours. The M5 upgrade will be available on October 22, 2025.

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