Pre-orders of Apple’s Vision Pro are expected to ship on February 2; however, several reports have appeared online claiming that there will be a significant delay.
People have flocked in droves Reddit And X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) with screenshots of their orders which now have an arrival period of February 29 to March 7. That week is commonly seen among buyers experiencing the delay, but it is not uniform across the board as others claim different dates. A user on
Apple Vision Pro postponed from February 2 -> February 29 – March 7. Received a text this morning about an “update” of my order. Did anyone else in the #NeckStrong gang receive one too? pic.twitter.com/UecFLV795JJanuary 25, 2024
It has also been reported that Apple is contacting people about pushing back the ship date. A comment on the Vision Pro subreddit states that they received a text message from the company informing them of the shipping delay.
The setback seems to be happening mainly with two configurations of the headset: the 256GB and 1TB storage models. There’s no news or screenshots showing the 512GB Vision Pro experiencing similar delays; although we wouldn’t be surprised if this too were pushed back. That’s difficult to say for sure, because there is a lot of chaos surrounding this situation. People are understandably frustrated, and Apple has yet to make a public statement about the new shipping dates.
To be fair, the dates are estimated delivery times. It is entirely possible that the headsets will arrive on time, otherwise the delay will not be so extreme. In the worst-case scenario, early adopters may have to wait until the dust settles before they can get their hands on the headset. Or they can go to eBay and deal with the many, many Vision Pro scalpers.
Prioritize stores
It is not known exactly what causes the delay. A prevailing theory going around online circles is Apple’s recent decision to do so stock more stock in store in preparation for the big day. It is claimed that the tech giant is choosing to prioritize in-store purchases, resulting in a limited number of headsets for pre-orders. Commenters have said that their orders for in-store pickup of the Vision Pro are fine. They can go to an Apple Store and get their device without any hassle.
That could be a reason, but again, nothing can be said with complete confidence because of all the conflicting information.
That’s why we reached out to Apple to ask if they could provide details about the Vision Pro’s delay. Will people receive their orders on time or will they have to wait more than a month? This story will be updated if we hear back.
For those planning to pick up a Vision Pro on day one with a pre-order, good luck. Industry insider Mark Gurman says some stores “expect there to be little to no availability for non-pre-orders on day one,” according to his sources.
There are plenty of great headsets available if you can’t get your hands on Apple’s latest tech. Check out Ny Breaking’s list of the best VR headsets for 2024 if you want recommendations.