Apple announced that his Vision Pro will be a great success as 1 million shipments of the mixed reality headset are expected in just 2024. At the time of launch, however, it is expected that the 400 thousand units.
Apple Vision Pro is already a success
In the latest Apple conference the long-awaited was presented Apple Vision Pro, the viewer for virtual and augmented reality. According to data published by the Cupertino company, the product will be sold at the price of $ 3.499 and more than 400 thousand units will be shipped at launch. For 2024, however, the shipment of 1 million units is expected. In this way, an insurmountable success promises.
When will a cheaper Apple headset launch?
The percentage of Chinese components present in the Apple Vision Pro is 60%, comparable to the iPhone 15 series. Luxshare is the exclusive assembly partner of the Californian giant. Coming to the shipping estimates, they all seem a little too optimistic.
Even analyst Ming-Chi Kuo commented that, to launch a cheap version of Apple Vision Pro, the company will have to drastically reduce the price of the current version. Even then, it’s expected that the cheaper headset still won’t enter mass production until 2027.
Furthermore, reportedly the low-cost option will be launched nextl 2025 and it is said that it will compromise chips and displays. So, Apple appears to be switching to an iPhone chip instead of a Mac one and a lower quality panel.
Right now, it’s hard to guess the price. However, since this is a new segment and the global economy is not exactly thriving, it may take several years to mature. Despite this, there have been some assumptions. Apple is aiming for a price between 1500 and 2500 dollars for this model. More accessible, but still quite expensive.
As already mentioned, to reach this price range, Apple intends to eliminate the EyeSight feature. An external OLED display that is used to project the user’s face and facial expression to viewers. A function that perhaps not all users will miss.
Additionally, the cheapest Vision Pro headset will see a reduction in the number of cameras and sensors as a further measure to reduce costs. But it seems like this shouldn’t compromise the VR experience much.