topic Re: Apple Vision Pro as monitor? in Installation & update

Apple Vision Pro as monitor?

PB — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:24:43 GMT

With visionOS 2.2 on the Apple Vision Pro M5 Apple provides the option for the virtual Mac monitor to be wide or ultra-wide format. They state that "Ultrawide mode is equivalent to two 4K displays side by side".

Is anybody using the AVP as a monitor for working in Archicad? If viewed in the context of a 52" monitor, the price is very competitive given the additional functionality of the AVP and the thought of a project being worked on in the equivalent space of a 52" monitor is rather appealing...but is it useable (resolution, clarity, etc.)?

Ultrawide Display in visionOS 2.2

Re: Apple Vision Pro as monitor?

BulldogBen — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:41:19 GMT

I haven't but I'm tempted and see the logic in using a headset to save physical space, and still give me access to a large virtual monitor. I'd be interested to hear if you do try it.

Re: Apple Vision Pro as monitor?

PB — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:50:00 GMT

Indeed, especially for those who travel often (could be a game changer on long haul flights or extended time away from the office or at home).

I may well see how things play out when the M5 Ultra Mac Studio becomes available and the rumoured new Studio Display. Perhaps my (not-so-local) Apple Store will let me experiment before deciding...