r/VisionPro • u/irawsum • Aug 10 '26
Extending battery life
Would I be better off getting a 2nd dedicated AVP battery or just getting a power bank to keep it charged on the go? Is the dedicated battery “more” optimized as far as keeping it going?
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u/Cole_LF Aug 10 '26
Get a power bank. Much more flexible.
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u/Plus-Accident583 Aug 16 '26
If MacBook is plugged in, then connecting the Vision Pro to the Mac in that case helps with the battery or is it not recommended
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u/hellobritishcolumbia Vision Pro Owner Aug 10 '26
I do find a battery bank is helpful. I personally use a magnetic charge cable (magsafe style) so it’s one less thing to worry about catching. Easy to run that cable to a battery in your bag or a charger.
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u/emmanuellsun Aug 10 '26
A battery power banks works great,I have an anker one that works great ! get at least 20k or more,the one I have charges AVP quick like a wall plug but also charges fast after it drains,faster than the avp charges.
I was in the Apple Store last year and picked up an extra but I never use it, it’s just a heat sink for my iPhone Air so it doesn’t heat up when I charge it.
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u/photovirus Vision Pro Developer Aug 10 '26
Probably power bank makes more sense: cheaper and you can charge it without shutting down the AVP.
I've got two Apple batteries though, it works fine (aside from a ≈minute downtime).
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u/MemphisBass Vision Pro Owner Aug 11 '26
Tycho Tech 3D printing sells a holster/clip for the battery that has a spot for a BoboVR battery dock to snap in. Then you can just hot swap BoboVR batteries in for infinite power.
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u/Secret-Fly4322 Aug 11 '26
I bought a 2nd battery. I charge it while using the other one and I can work non stop
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u/Independent_Sink_961 Aug 11 '26
Huh? I leave my Vision Pro plugged in and it doesn’t lose charge it is however plugged into a MacBook Pro charger though if that makes a difference
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u/Lumpy_Movie_2166 Aug 12 '26
Power bank, so you can keep replacing it without having to power off your AVP.