Dual Knit Band could make Apple Vision Pro more bearable to wear

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Apple is preparing to bring out a new "Dual Knit Band" for the Apple Vision Pro, a new strap that could make the headset more comfortable to use.

Solo Knit Band looks great, what will two look like?

One of the frequent complaints about the Apple Vision Pro is that it can get uncomfortable to wear over long periods of usage. Apple may be coming up with a solution that could make it easier and more comfortable to wear its headset display.

Backend code discovered by MacRumors references an accessory known as the "Dual Knit Band." Apple doesn't currently sell such a band for the Apple Vision Pro at the time of reporting.

However, it does ship the Apple Vision Pro with the Solo Knit Band and the Dual Loop Band. It is possible that this new band is a cross between the two styles, combining the Knit comfort with the support of multiple bands.

The description of the Dual Knit Band in the leak indicates that there will be an upper band that goes above the head, while a second band will go around horizontally as usual. The upper band, which has appeared in multiple band designs on the market, helps hold the heavier headset element up on the head, moving pressure from the face to the rest of the head.

This is not the first time that the prospect of a new band has surfaced. In July, leaker Mark Gurman mentioned a new strap was being prototyped for reducing neck strain.

The main cause of the discomfort is the Apple Vision Pro hardware itself, with the headset weighing in at 1.4 pounds. Future versions may be somewhat lighter, with rumors claiming the use of titanium and other weight-saving changes to reduce this problem.



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robin huber

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