With a price tag of $3,499 for the entry-level model, the Apple Vision Pro is making some potential buyers think twice, but you could end up spending still more for the long-awaited mixed reality headset (which is available for preorder ahead of the Feb. 2 release date).
That’s because Apple is offering several add-ons for the Vision Pro you have to seriously consider. For starters, if you use prescription glasses and don’t wear contacts, you’ll want to think about the Zeiss optical inserts, which start at $99. Also, considering the Vision Pro battery life is only a couple of hours, a spare battery wouldn’t hurt, and that’s an extra $199. There’s also the travel case for $199.
And if you want broader coverage to protect your Vision Pro beyond the regular Apple warranty, that’s another $499 on top of everything else. If you want to protect your Vision Pro from accidental damage with AppleCare Plus, then you’ll need to drop $499 for two years of protection, or $25 per month for 24 months.
The AppleCare Plus plan for the Vision Pro doesn’t cover theft, and while it does cover accidental damage, you’ll have to pay a $299 service fee for damage to the Vision Pro and a $29 service fee for damage to accessories, like the included battery and cable (not for accessories not included in the original packaging or third-party accessories).
