How much does Apple Vision Pro weigh? That was one of the great mysteries about the $3,499 mixed-reality headset before Apple published the Vision Pro technical specifications Friday.
The answer? Between 21.2 and 22.9 ounces. That’s 1.325 to 1.431 pounds, or 600 to 650 grams. (The “weight varies depending on Light Seal and head band configuration,” Apple says.)
Vision Pro weight versus other VR headsets
The Vision Pro’s weight became a hot topic after early demos fueled complaintsof discomfort and even pain after wearing the headset for short periods. Apple has a lot riding on the product launch, as the company tries to makes its mark in spatial computing. It’s the first major new product category the company has pursued in nearly a decade.
Early reports made it sound like the Vision Pro’s weight might be a pain in the neck for some users, if not a deal-breaker.
“15 minutes into my experience, I started to feel weighed down by the device, and five more minutes later, I was in pain,” wrote one early experiencer when trying out Vision Pro with the cool-looking Solo Knit Band.
That journalist said the less aesthetically pleasing Dual Loop Band — apparently added to the Vision Pro bundle after early complaints about the headset’s weight — “felt much better for weight distribution, and it didn’t keep slipping down my hair.” Unlike the Solo Knit Band, which is a wide, cushioned band with visually distinctive ribbing, the Dual Loop Band looks like the sort of mundane elastic strap you might find on a CPAP mask.
With Apple pitching its new spatial computing headset as the “ultimate entertainment device,” comfort seems like a must-have feature. After all, if you plan to watch a two-hour 3D movie in one of the headset’s immersive Environments, you don’t want your neck screaming before the first act ends.
Apple Vision Pro vs. competitors
So, how does the Apple Vision Pro weight compare to similar headsets? It weighs more than the Meta Quest 2 (17.7 ounces), Meta Quest 3 (18.2 ounces) and Sony PlayStation VR2 (19.7 ounces). However, it comes in lighter than the Meta Quest Pro (25.5 ounces) and the Valve Index (28.6 ounces).
It’s not all about gross weight, though (as the Dual Loop Band shows).
“Here’s the thing about XR headsets though, ergonomics is often more important than weight,” wrote Road to VR reporter Ben Lang on X. “For instance, just between Vision Pro at 625g and Quest Pro at 722g, my feeling is Quest Pro will be largely seen as the more comfortable headset thanks to improved balance and rigid strap.”
One more weighty matter: The Vision Pro’s included battery pack, which can keep the headset running for about 2.5 hours, weighs 12.45 ounces (353 grams), Apple says. You can clip that sucker to your belt using Belkin’s new Battery Holder for Apple Vision Pro. Belkin’s $49.95 battery clip is among a handful of third-party accessories for Apple’s new headset.
Will it be too heavy for you? You might be able to find out on February 2. That’s the day Apple will start in-store demos and start selling Vision Pro at its U.S. retail locations.
