AI 1 min read · August 4, 2026

Apple’s Secret Headset Prototype is Sleeker Than Vision Pro and Costs Half as Much

Apple’s Secret Headset Prototype is Sleeker Than Vision Pro and Costs Half as Much
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Internal leaks reveal Apple is actively testing an affordable 'Vision Air' device aimed at mainstream consumers, planned for late next year.

Reports from Apple’s supply chain indicate that the tech giant is pivoting its spatial computing strategy. A new prototype, codenamed “N109,” aims to bring the spatial operating system visionOS to a wider audience at a targeted $1,500 price point.

To reduce costs, Apple is reportedly removing the external EyeSight display and utilizing lower-resolution micro-OLED panels. The headset is also significantly lighter, addressing the primary comfort complaint of the original Vision Pro. This consumer-focused headset could be the catalyst needed to bring augmented reality into the mainstream market.