He Apple Vision Pro just received the first major update of the new chip M5. Apple’s Spatial Computer introduces several interesting improvements in terms of performance, battery life and comfort. And the last, decisive circumstance, given the criticism that the original version of the device received in this section.
According to rumors, the Apple Vision Pro M5 does not undergo design changes compared to its predecessor. There are also no changes at the hardware level, with the exception of the introduction of a new generation of Apple Silicon, although it is the chip that allows the team to make some optimizations in terms of power management and screen rendering.
The new version of Apple Vision Pro uses the M5 chip with 10-core processor (4 performance and 6 efficiency), 10-core GPU and 16-core neural engine. Unlike the previous model with M2, which indicated the presence of 16 GB of single memory, Apple did not disclose this information. However, they mentioned that the memory bandwidth is 153 GB per second. Likewise, the introduction of neural accelerators and ray tracing hardware acceleration.
What hasn’t changed in the Apple Vision Pro M5 is the co-chip P1which supports 12 milliseconds of inter-photon latency and 256 GB per second of memory bandwidth.
Apple Vision Pro showcases improvements to the new M5 chip and delivers greater convenience.
Apple Vision Pro now goes hand in hand with the M5 chip capable of displaying 10% more pixels on micro-OLED displays compared to the previous model.. This not only promises brighter images, but also improves sharpness when working with finer graphic details and text. The refresh rate has also received a welcome boost, now reaching 120Hz, up from 100Hz previously.
In terms of autonomy, Apple Vision Pro also takes advantage of the M5. Battery life now reaches up to two and a half hours during normal use and up to three hours when playing video. That is, another half hour for each scenario compared to the previous version.
Although perhaps the big news, unrelated to the pure and simple performance of the M5 chip, is Apple’s new Vision Pro band. It’s called Double knitted tape and promises greater comfort and an improved fit so that the entire weight of the device does not rest on the face (mostly the nose) of users.
The discomfort experienced after a few minutes of using the original Apple Vision Pro was one of the main complaints from the public. With the Dual Knit Band, which looks like a cross between Dual Loop and Solo Knit straps, Cupertino residents hope to address this criticism. The adjustment is made using a knob located on the right side to adapt it to each person.
It’s interesting to note that the new band is not exclusive to the Apple Vision Pro M5. Also compatible with original version and is sold separately as part of the device’s accessory catalog. It costs $99 and comes in three sizes (S, M and L).
However, it is worth mentioning that Apple Vision Pro M5 is heavier than the M2. According to the official specs list, its weight now ranges between 750 and 800 grams, whereas previously it was between 600 and 650 grams. In both cases, the external battery weighing 353 grams is not taken into account. This is undoubtedly due to the new Dual Knit Band. So, on the one hand, the fit promises to be more comfortable, but on the other hand, the entire set will become heavier up to 150 grams when worn. Let’s see if the difference in weight is noticeable or not.
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