ProNotes: The Vision Pro M5 Arrives

Marty gives all the specs and new tidbits about the Vision Pro M5

Overview
• The Vision Pro M5 keeps the same design and $3,499 price as the original 2024 model.• Inside, Apple replaced the M2 with the M5 chip for significant performance improvements.• Battery life, comfort, and display refresh rates all see meaningful boosts.

Hardware & Performance
• Processor: M5 replaces M2, paired with R1 for low-latency sensor fusion.• Display: 23M-pixel dual micro-OLED panels now run up to 120 Hz.• Neural Engine: 50% faster system AI; up to 2× faster for third-party AI tasks.• Battery: Increased from ~2 hrs to ~2.5 hrs general use, ~3 hrs video.• Weight: Slightly lighter due to magnesium-lithium alloy frame.• Thermals: New heat pipe design for longer sustained performance.

Comfort & Fit
• Dual Knit Band combines Solo Knit and Dual Loop into one piece.• Adds fit dial and counterweight ribs for improved comfort.• Band compatible with first-generation Vision Pro.• Better balance and reduced facial pressure.

Display & Visual Upgrades
• EyeSight external display brighter (300 nits) and more power efficient.• Enhanced color accuracy and reduced distortion in passthrough view.• 10% more rendered pixels; improved readability for text-heavy use.

Software & Developer Tools
• Runs visionOS 26 with expanded Apple Intelligence features.• Upgraded Personas, widgets, and spatial photos.• Developers get new SDK tier with 120 Hz and AI co-processing APIs.• Updated SpatialSceneKit for lifelike rendering.• Over 1,000 Vision-native apps now available.

Accessibility & Expansion
• New Live Captioning for FaceTime and immersive videos.• 'Spatial Voice' improves lip-sync and vocal projection.• Global launch expands to Canada, UK, Japan, Germany, and Australia.

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