Reviewers of the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset often pointed out its small battery size, but comparatively few discussed how long the battery actually lasts. This particular angle matters because understanding power efficiency reveals why the device behaves differently from other gadgets people compare it to. A recent explanation from Wccftech dives into this nuance and clarifies why the battery discussion should extend beyond milliamps.
The Vision Pro uses a 3116 mAh battery. On paper, that figure seems modest, especially when stacked against the iPhone 15 Pro Max with a 4441 mAh pack. Yet Wccftech argues that direct mAh comparisons miss a key factor: current output and how it translates into usable energy. When the battery’s capacity is converted into watt hours to reflect actual energy delivered, the Vision Pro’s battery stands out more prominently. Specifically, the headset packs about 35.9 Wh, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max has around 17.1 Wh. This recalibration shows the Vision Pro carries a surprisingly robust energy reserve for a compact wearable.
Even with a higher energy rating in watt hours, the Vision Pro’s runtime remains limited to roughly 2.5 hours. The reason is simple and power-hungry by design: the headset is a dense electronics package wearing a very small chassis. Two bright microLED displays, the efficiency-focused M2 processor, and a suite of sensors all demand substantial power. In practice, each component draw adds up quickly, so the device consumes energy at a pace that shortens continuous use significantly compared with smaller, less capable devices.
From a market and availability perspective, the Vision Pro was slated to ship in the United States on February 2, 2024, with a price tag of 3,499 USD. The early wave of reviews began to surface on the evening of January 30, marking a rapid first impression of live performance, comfort, and overall experience.
Earlier retail chatter suggested the Vision Pro would become available in other regions as well. Observers noted initial forecasts that Russian retailers were watching for when the headset would go on sale and how pricing would translate into local currencies, hinting at broad regional rollout considerations and exchange-rate impacts that often accompany premium hardware launches.