Mixed reality headsets are niche products, but the big problem for Apple Vision Pro is that it’s a niche within a niche. At its $3,499 starting price, you could buy seven Meta Quest 3 headsets at their launch MSRP, or 11 of the recently announced Quest 3S if you really wanted to make your buck go further.

A new report claims that both a successor to the Apple Vision Pro and a different, less expensive Apple Vision headset are likely to launch within the next two years.

Apple reportedly plans to launch a more affordable Vision headset next year, likely to be priced around $2,000. This comes after the high cost of the Vision Pro limited its market appeal. The new model might feature downgraded components,