My thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro
So I did it, I spent almost $44,000 after taxes and upgraded to the 512 GB model of the Apple Vision Pro instead of the 256 GB model. I spent about four full days with this thing, now playing with it almost non-stop.
I’ve had this thing on for hours and hours and hours, and I’ve put it to the test. Here’s my thoughts on it.
The Unboxing Experience
The unboxing experience was very Apple – smooth and high quality. When you open the box, the Apple Vision Pro is right there on top. It’s got a little eye cover to keep it from getting smudged. The set up process includes hand measurements and facial scanning to create your unique Persona for the device.
Immersive Experience
The first time I used the immersive environments inside the Apple Vision Pro, it blew my mind. It was super immersive and realistic, especially compared to other VR headsets like the Meta Quest.
Features I Liked:
- The pass-through feature allows for mobility and real-world interaction
- The comfort and weight distribution was better than expected
- No eye fatigue, even during long usage
- The ability to set up virtual displays and multitask
- Access to personal photos and panoramas in the device
- FaceTime and screen mirroring capabilities
Issues and Downsides:
- The pass-through feature isn’t perfect, especially in low light environments
- The field of view can feel limited after prolonged use
- Lack of available apps and limited virtual environments
- The separate battery attachment and light shield design could be improved
After considering all the features and drawbacks of the Apple Vision Pro, I believe that its use case depends on an individual’s needs and preferences. For watching movies, TV, and playing video games, there are budget alternatives available that could provide a similar experience at a fraction of the cost.
Recommendations
If your main use case is movies, TV, and console gaming, I would recommend considering more budget-friendly options such as the xreal air 2 glasses or Meta Quest. However, if you are an early tech adopter, developer, or have a specific interest in immersive virtual reality experiences, the Apple Vision Pro could be a valuable investment.
Ultimately, my experience with the Apple Vision Pro has been both impressive and not without its drawbacks. While I may not use it as my daily driver for entertainment, it has certainly provided an exciting and unique tech experience that I am glad to have explored.
Can you do the quest 3 next?
I don't have an iPhone and I definitely don't have an iMac.
Yes, you can watch a video in bed in the dark! Just keep your hands where it can see them. 😊
Enable Travel mode when moving
Huge waste of $$$.
My only problem is that's pretty pricey and no working application and tools
The FOV argument makes me depressed because that's my entire life experience wearing glasses lmao.
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Because a lot of people they are not honest like u, they get paid or they get it free to be not fair
Matt, just like myself….. it seems your prominent nose and sculpturesque facial structure is the reason this device feels fine on the face;)
What a waste of money
Didn't know you were an apple fanboi. Too bad
You should go skiing with it .
me who can't buy watching this on my bed at 3am 🥲
sorry but my opinion is it cost way to much for what it does I'll buy a device like this when it's about 300 400 dollars.
what about typing matt? is there an easy way to type? maybe speech to text? or do i have to type on the virtual keyboard?
If you are not already balls deep in the apple ecosystem then this looks pointless to me. Its great it works perfectly with apple products and services and that's what you would expect. But if you ain't in that world it really doesn't look worthwhile.
Original Mac Plus in 1986 was $2,495, the LaserWriter was $6,995 a year before the Mac Plus was available. I was selling this combo as fast as I could get them back in 1986 during the "Desktop Publishing" revolution (thanks to Aldus PageMaker). PRICE IS NOT THE ISSUE!
Your "barrier to get in" argument is completely pointless. That's a you problem, not a Quest problem. My Quest is always on and it's always ready to go, just like the AVP. Your AVP is only "always on" because you leave it on charge. If you do the same with a Quest then it is also "always on". This is a nonsense argument in favour of the AVP.
Why are you referring to your Quest Pro as a "Meta Quest"? Comparing the AVP to a Quest Pro is not a good comparison as it's just a Quest 2+. Compare it to the Quest 3.
If you have the time and dont care spending 3500 dollars go buy it!!! LOL. You can get much more value with a quest 3 and 3000 usd to buy a lot of tech toys.
I’ve been able to use it when the wife is asleep, but it’s definitely not the same experience. We keep our house pretty dark, so the initial face scanning was a bit dodgy, though it did tell me it was too dark for it.
edit: forgot to mention, it’s my first time here and enjoyed the review!
The newest beta software supports multiple virtual monitors.
On the cable annoyance – you could do what i do with the quest2/3. Use a silicon cable tie (better because it has some give) or a Velcro strip to hold the cable a few inches behind your ear then run the cord down your shirt then to the battery in your pocket.
Is it any good? Well duh, of course it is. But at more then $4000 dollars, good is the least it should be. I didn't even spend $4000 dollars on my very first 20+ years old car. Is this worth the money? Likely not!
Do you prefer watching tv in this vr headset over watching your regular tv? Was it worth what you spent on it
Someone needs to come up with a minority report video editing app for this thing.
PUT ON INFRARED LIGHTS AT NIGHT – the wife can sleep while you watch porn with no tracking issues. 🤣😂
I really wish I had money sometimes
Plus all the qwest games are free..wink..wink..
Insightful review, Matt! The initial app scarcity is concerning, mirroring the classic chicken-and-egg dilemma: low sales potentially deter developers, which in turn might prevent consumers from purchasing, creating a vicious cycle. Although I won't be buying one due to the hefty price, I'm hopeful it will give VR the push it needs. PS VR 2 was my worst buy in 2023.
Great review.
You feel awkward wearing these on a plane, but are willing to have a YouTube Channel. Interesting.
Apple Vision Pro Psychologist App is going to be awesome.
Good review!
can't wait for Apple Glasses then. I feel that for productivity, we only need those AR features to work on the Apple Glasses.
You're the best, Matt. Wow this was interesting. I'm going to look at those glasses.
Matt you should get a set of xReal Air 2 Pro glasses or even better the xReal Air 2 Ultimate and compare the two. The xReal glasses are supposed to be closer to the Apple Vision than even the Meta headset.
As always Matt, your videos are great, full of valuable info and details that we care about. On that note, I will say that after watching your video, I realized that this is definitely not a device for me, looks like it needs a lot more development before it is actually useful, and the $4000 price tag makes it even less appealing. The issue of not being able to use it properly in low light makes this a dealbreaker for myself and many others who would like to use this in the dark and not bother others around me, I’ll wait till apple gets it right