Realizing the price of Vision Pro is too expensive, Apple is developing a new, cheaper version

While everyone is still shocked by the starting price of up to $ 3,500 for each of Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality glasses, many reliable sources say that Apple has planned a version of this device. have a cheaper price.

According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, this version could be called Apple Vision One or simply Apple Vision will be released by the end of 2025. To create this cheap version of mixed reality glasses, Mr. Gurman predicts that Apple will probably replace the MicroLED 4K glasses and Apple M2 chip with cheaper components and use less cameras.

It’s also possible that Apple will also cut down on the built-in headphones in these glasses, instead, users may have to wear AirPods to hear the surround sound of the content they are enjoying.

However, the outer screen of this glasses – which will show the wearer’s face to the people around – as well as the eye-tracking sensor system will hardly be cut when they are in view. as important as the iPhone’s touch screen and will remain the same to ensure user experience.

Not only has to keep this high-tech display panel intact, Apple is also unlikely to reduce its price thanks to increased production. Many reports say that Sony, the company responsible for producing this type of screen has refused to increase the production of OLEDos (OLED on Silicon) screens used for this Vision Pro glasses.

According to a report by news site The Elec, Sony can only supply between 100,000 and 200,000 of these display panels per quarter. That is, from now until the end of the year, the number of screens Sony can supply is only about 800,000 or 900,000 units of products. Assuming each of these mixed reality glasses needs 2 screen panels for each eye, that means this number of screens will only be enough for about 400,000 Vision Pro glasses in 2023.

The Elec report also shows that Sony is Apple’s sole supplier for this special screen and when the Japanese company refuses to increase production, this also means that Apple will not be able to have more supply. from somewhere else for your device.

Before the launch of the Apple Vision Pro, some commentators with early access to the device argued that it made no sense to increase the financial cost of an already expensive device by attaching it to a screen. more towards the outside. Not only does this make the device more expensive, it also drains the battery more.

But Apple clearly sees the EyeSight feature as a differentiating factor from other VR or AR glasses on the market when it comes to helping users feel like they are communicating with others. According to Gurman’s analysis, cutting the cost of components in many other parts could help Apple lower the price of this mixed reality headset by a few hundred dollars compared to the Vision Pro.