The 9 best Apple Vision Pro accessories to check out for your new headset
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For those who jumped on ordering an Apple Vision Pro and are itching for more than what came in the box, there’s already a small — and growing — world of accessories available. So if you want another way to tether Apple’s new spatial computing headset to its power supply or you need more protection when it comes time to travel and the like, you have some options.
You also probably realized during checkout that you bought an Apple Vision Pro with attachments made for your specific needs. That means, the head straps are the size that best fits your head and any optical inserts are best suited for your eyesight. This customization is great, but the world of straps and inserts gets more complex when a friend or loved one asks to try it out to see what all the hubbub is about. Especially if they want to know how the Apple Vision Pro compares to other headsets.
So, here’s every single accessory an Apple Vision Pro owner might need to complete their new rig.
Apple USB-C Charge Cable
The Apple Vision Pro connects to its own battery pack and said battery pack charges via USB-C, the port that Apple’s using throughout its MacBooks and iPhone 15 line. So, in case you’re in a situation where the nearest power adapter is a little far from where you sit with Apple’s new goggles, this is a good time to invest in a high-quality USB-C cable. Yes, the Apple Vision Pro includes a 1.5-meter cable, but if you find that one isn’t quite long enough, Apple’s got a 2-meter cable for you (and all your other electronics charging needs too).
Belkin Battery Holder for Apple Vision Pro
Utter immersion is the goal of all VR headsets, as well as any augmented or mixed reality models, so we’re expecting many people will want to keep the Vision Pro’s battery pack from getting in the way. That’s why we’re not surprised to see venerable Apple-accessory-maker Belkin jump in with a solution. This convenient battery holder lets you either clip the battery pack to something else or use its cross-body strap so it just lays over your side.
Sony PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller
Gaming on the Apple Vision Pro is in its early days, but it’s here, thanks to support for games imported from other platforms — including the Apple Arcade library. So, we’re happy to note that Apple’s goggles support Sony’s latest wireless console controller.
Apple Magic Keyboard
As we said in our Apple Vision Pro hands-on article, its virtual keyboard isn’t exactly worth writing home about. Fortunately, the Vision Pro supports Apple’s Magic Keyboard, which actually provides a tactile typing experience you’ll find comfortable.
Zeiss Optical Inserts
While anyone who needs corrective lenses will definitely have to buy their own pair of inserts for the Apple Vision Pro, you can always buy extra pairs just in case someone else in your life doesn’t have 20/20 vision. Of course, these also come in handy if you and others in your home have different prescriptions, which you probably do. Further, you may need purchase another set of Apple Light Seals if you bought your Vision Pro without optical inserts.
Apple Vision Pro Travel Case
You buy a case for your iPhone, right? So it’s a no-brainer you’re going to want a way to store your Apple Vision Pro when you’re on the move. While third-party offerings such as the Spigen Klasden Pouch are available for preorder, this is the only one of its kind available at the moment, and it’s built with compartments designed to fit the battery, cover and optical inserts.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) With USB-C
Apple Vision Pro owners who’ve been waiting to upgrade their AirPods Pro now have the perfect excuse. Apple’s latest AirPods and its new headset both feature the H2 chip, which enables “ultra-low latency” lossless audio. The AirPods Pro 2 are an excellent pair of wireless headphones in their own right, thanks to their new adaptive audio tricks that switch between Transparency and Noise-Canceling modes.
$249 at Amazon
$250 at Best Buy
$249 at Apple
Apple Vision Pro Solo Knit Band
Yes, the Apple Vision Pro includes one Solo Knit Band, but you’ll have to select just one of three size bands (small, medium and large). So, on the inevitable occasion that you share your new purchase with someone who has a different-sized noggin, you’re probably going to need a knit band in another size. Oh, and Apple’s Dual Loop Band is also available in those same three sizes.
Apple Vision Pro Battery
While some people may manage to keep the Apple Vision Pro plugged in and charging while using it, others will leave their office or home and go unplugged. Since Apple rated the Vision Pro battery life as offering “up to 2.5 hours” of video watching, we expect anyone looking to travel — or just wander around — with this headset will want at least one spare battery pack.
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