Apple won’t be able to meet demand for Vision Pro at launch.

We’re only a few weeks away from Apple Vision Pro finally enter the market. At first yes, only in the USA. However, various reports of difficulties existing in the production of glasses due to complexity of its components, suggested that Cupertino residents would not be able to meet initial demand. How realistic can this be?

According to Ming-Chi Kuo (via McRumors), who usually has reliable information about Apple’s Asian production chain, The company plans to produce 60,000 to 80,000 units of the Apple Vision Pro for launch., which will take place on February 2 next year. The figure is obviously very low, especially when compared to the company’s other products.

What could be causing this? Well, the Apple Vision Pro is selling out quickly. Actually, Kuo believes they will fall out of the booking period., which starts on January 19th. So, if you’re reading us from a North American country and planning to buy a mixed reality device, you’ll have to act very quickly – and, of course, get lucky.

But not only that, Kuo also warns that Apple Vision Pro supplies may last several days after launchso some will have to be patient and wait for his arrival.

What’s interesting about this whole situation is that while the Apple Vision Pro will cost $3,499 (about €3,190 or 60,000 Mexican pesos), there are many people interested in buying it. And we can’t blame them, this is Apple’s debut in a new product segment. Moreover, those who have had the opportunity to try it tell us miracles about their experiences.

Will Apple have trouble keeping up with demand for the Vision Pro all year round?

The big question that remains up in the air is whether countries led by Tim Cook will be able to meet demand through 2024. At first glance, this looks difficult. Kuo mentions this Apple expects to release about 400,000 units of the Vision Pro this year..

This is one of the reasons why the launch is limited to the United States. As of today, we don’t even know when it will appear in other territories. Mark Gurman, Bloombergthey were expected to launch in Europe at the end of 2024 at best, although it is more likely that they will wait until next year.

Why can’t Apple make more Vision Pro devices? Simply because the technology it integrates is extremely complex and some component suppliers are not yet ready to speed up their processes.

Last July, we learned that Apple was unhappy with the companies supplying the Vision Pro’s internal Micro-LED screens and external panel because they failed to reduce production timelines.

According to a report from Financial Times, Apple would have given up by now, predicting 400,000 units would be produced within the first year.. Now this figure will vary from 130,000 to 150,000 units. “The low volume forecasts reflect Apple’s uncertainty about its ability to scale production, according to analysts and industry experts, after years of missing device release deadlines,” the aforementioned media said.