Apple’s next-gen Vision Pro 2 has popped up ahead of schedule this time through FCC paperwork. The keyword here is familiar, but under the hood, change is brewing.

Apple Vision Pro 2 may keep its design

A newly surfaced FCC filing hints that Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro 2 won’t be making bold moves on the outside. A technical schematic in the documents shows a headset nearly identical to the current Vision Pro. Shape, sensor layout, and strap placement all look unchanged.

Apple Vision Pro 2 sticks to Wi-Fi 6

One detail worth noting: the filing confirms the headset supports Wi-Fi 6. That means no leap to Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7, yet. Apple’s latest MacBook Pro models follow the same pattern, so the move isn’t too surprising. Still, it might disappoint those hoping for a more future-proof spec bump.

The M5 chipset could be the real upgrade

Performance is likely where Apple plans to push harder. Rumors point to the Vision Pro 2 running on the Apple M5 chip, the same one making waves in new iPads and MacBooks. If true, the upgrade would give the headset a serious jump in processing power without needing a physical redesign.

Other upcoming VR headsets to watch

The VR scene isn’t standing still. Here’s what’s bubbling:

• Valve Deckard: Possibly getting a September reveal
• Meta Quest 3S: Released last year, still holding at $299
• Vivo Vision: Unveiled in China, but not yet available

Vision Pro 2 may launch by year’s end

Apple hasn’t confirmed anything, but rumors circle a late-2025 release with the same $3,499 price tag. Whether it’s branded as “Vision Pro 2” or simply a silent spec refresh remains to be seen. Either way, Apple’s not sitting this one out.

Expect subtle on the surface, serious underneath

The Vision Pro 2 may not look different, but its brain could be miles ahead. If the M5 chip makes it inside, don’t be fooled by the unchanged exterior. The real shift might be what you don’t see.