As the pre-order date for Apple’s Vision Pro approaches, we’ve learned some inside information about the mixed reality headset. In the official announcement, we learned that the device will feature M2 and R1 co-processors, but Apple is tight-lipped on specific details. According to the latest rumors, the $3,499 device will use a higher-end version of the M2 to improve graphics performance, which will be necessary when driving two 4K microLED screens.
When Apple released the M2, it was split into two versions: one with an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, and another with a 10-core GPU variant that cost more than the base version. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman received another tip about Apple's Vision Pro, saying it will use the slightly more powerful M2.
The 10-core GPU will bring a slight graphics performance boost, which is essential for enjoying smooth 4K content through Apple Vision Pro's high-resolution display. In addition, the R1 coprocessor may offload some of the M2's processing overhead, giving the chipset enough power to handle more intensive tasks.
Gurman also mentioned in his latest article about X that Apple Card users can choose to pay in installments at checkout when purchasing this headset. After all, this is not a cheap device.
Apple Vision Pro is expected to start pre-orders on January 19th and will be officially released on February 2nd.