### Apple Vision Pro is due for a refresh
In June 2023, Apple introduced the Apple Vision Pro, with availability set for February 2024. As we near the end of 2025, excitement is growing for an updated iteration of the Apple Vision Pro.
The best scenario for this second-generation model would echo the shift from the original iPad to the iPad 2, which included significant internal improvements and a bold external redesign. Nonetheless, signals indicate that the forthcoming Apple Vision Pro 2 might undergo a more measured design evolution, similar to the transition from the Apple Watch Ultra to Ultra 2.
Nevertheless, hopes for upgrades remain elevated. The most anticipated enhancement is a chip upgrade, with speculation that Apple will move from the M2 chip to the M4 or the soon-to-be-released M5 chip. The initial Apple Vision Pro was launched when the M2 was cutting-edge, although it appeared after the M3 had already been featured in various Apple devices.
### AVP 2 could showcase a stunning new appearance
Speculations regarding design alterations for the Apple Vision Pro 2 have mainly centered on the possible substitution of the dual head straps with a single, more ergonomic strap. Yet, a fresh update from Mark Gurman’s preview of the forthcoming iPhone 17 event suggests a full redesign for the Apple Vision Pro.
Gurman reports that Apple is gearing up to unveil its first hardware revision for the Vision Pro, which has encountered criticism and sluggish sales since its debut. The update will feature a chip enhancement from the M2 to a newer version, with both the M4 and M5 currently under evaluation. Moreover, there are rumors about launching a space black version of the headset, along with plans for a lighter and more budget-friendly model, plus smart glasses within the next two years.
The introduction of a space black variant adds an intriguing aspect to the design possibilities. This approach reflects Apple’s strategy with the Apple Watch Ultra, which first debuted in a lighter hue before rolling out a black edition a year later to rejuvenate its appeal.
While the release of a space black Apple Vision Pro may not drastically alter the perception of its $3,499 price point or overall usability, it would visually signify that it is the latest version, especially if the other modifications are mainly internal.
Would consumers be inclined towards a space black variant of the Apple Vision Pro? Considering that Apple already provides space black options for the M4 iPad Pro and M4 MacBook Pro, it seems logical for the M4 or M5 Apple Vision Pro to adopt a similar direction.
