Will Apple release a standalone Vision Pro headset (without requiring an iPhone connection) under $1,500 before the end of 2027?

Vision Pro Goes Mainstream by 2027?

Apple's Vision Pro launched at $3,499 in 2024. This prediction asks if Apple will release a more affordable, fully standalone model priced under $1,500 before 2027.

The Price-Volume Tradeoff

The 'Yes' vote leads due to clear market demand for spatial computing at consumer price points. The current Vision Pro is seen as premium positioning. Rivals like Meta and other manufacturers are already targeting sub-$1,500 devices. Apple's historical product maturation cycle suggests a 'Pro Max' remains expensive while a mainstream 'Vision' model emerges at half the current price. Achieving this requires incremental chipset improvements and manufacturing scale, both feasible within the 2027 window.