A low-cost version of the Apple Vision Pro has been reported on numerous occasions to arrive later this year, with the possibility that its official name is Apple Vision Air. There have been a series of leaks surrounding the more affordable headset, such as how it will boast a lighter design as some of its internal parts will be made of titanium, along with a new color option, plus a connector makeover. With the device shedding a few pounds, we also get our first alleged look at the battery puck, and while it will be similar to the external unit that shipped with the $3,499 headset, this one will not just be smaller, but also lighter.
A smaller and lighter battery puck will reduce the additional fatigue of having to carry around a bulky shell, but it will potentially reduce the Apple Vision Air’s runtime
Apart from getting a first look at the Apple Vision Air’s power cable in the Midnight Blue color, we have also stumbled upon the battery puck, possibly belonging to the low-cost headset. The image initially uploaded by Sonny Dickson on X has been removed because the person likely does not want to invite Apple’s wrath and be sent a legal notice. Fortunately, we managed to capture a small image courtesy of a WhatsApp image preview.
The color of this battery puck matches the power cable’s finish, suggesting that we could be looking at the same accessories designed for the Apple Vision Air. However, the tipster has not shared the weight or the capacity of the puck. Unfortunately, given its lightweight design, the accessory could feature fewer cells, meaning that the entire battery could hold a smaller charge than the Apple Vision Pro’s unit, resulting in reduced runtime. Then again, the Apple Vision Air is said to arrive with a few compromises.
One of them was that it would feature an A-series chipset instead of an M-series one, plus a switch to an inferior quality display. While these are hardware downgrades on paper, they will consume less juice than the Apple Vision Pro’s components, potentially leading to the same runtime as the more expensive head-mounted wearable. We have every possibility of believing that the upcoming headset will sport a new color and lighter battery puck, but we have to treat this leak with a pinch of salt, at least until the official Apple Vision Air announcement.
News Source: Sonny Dickson
