The Apple M5 chip in the 2026 Vision Pro features a significantly more powerful Neural Engine. This allows for Spatial Personas with much higher graphical fidelity—including more realistic skin textures, hair movement, and clothing physics. In visionOS 26, these Personas can now participate in "Shared Space" activities, allowing you to feel like you are physically sitting next to a colleague while reviewing a 3D model.

Yes. While the standard refresh rate is 90Hz (and 96Hz for 24fps movies), the M5 Vision Pro supports a "ProMotion" style 120Hz mode for specific high-action spatial games and system animations. This significantly reduces motion blur and makes the 90Hz hand-tracking feel even more fluid and responsive.

Yes, via the Mac Virtual Display feature. By simply looking at your MacBook, a "Connect" button appears. This spawns a massive, private 4K (or Ultrawide) floating screen in your space. In 2026, you can also use your Mac’s keyboard and mouse to control apps natively running on the Vision Pro's visionOS.

The external Apple Vision Pro Battery (machined aluminum) supports up to 2.5 hours of general use or up to 3 hours of 3D video playback. For extended sessions at a desk or on a long flight, the device can be used indefinitely when connected to a 30W or higher USB-C power adapter.