First Reviews of Apple Vision Pro Arrived

Apple made the $3,500 mixed reality headset Vision Pro available for pre-order in recent weeks. The device, which is currently sold only in the USA, attracted great attention as expected and managed to sell around 200 thousand units in pre-sales. The device will arrive in stores this Friday, February 2.

While its arrival in stores is awaited, the first reviews about the device have been published today. Many content creators from the USA shared content including unboxing videos and first impressions. While the reviews said that Vision Pro’s mixed reality technologies were very advanced, issues such as its weight and price were criticized. Here are the first comments from famous names and sites that produce technology content.

The Verge

From The Verge Nilay PatelApple Vision Pro “reach an incredible levelHe says there is a possibility. He adds that the screen, eye and hand tracking, and working with the Apple ecosystem are the best features of the device. According to Patel, the screens look amazing and live up to expectations, from reading text to watching movies.

However its high price, its weight, which becomes uncomfortable after a certain period of use, and its external battery. He also states that it is one of the “negative” aspects. According to Patel, it is too early for Vision Pro to replace normal computer use. He also adds that virtual personalities called “Persona”, which are created by scanning your face and used in video calls, are not very good and need to be improved.

MKBHD

What we can call the world’s largest technology content producer Marques Brownlee also unboxed Vision Pro on his YouTube channel. Brownlee has not yet shared any content that includes his usage experience, but we can see the box contents and first impressions in the video. The first thing that attracts attention is the giant box of Vision Pro. Brownlee provides around 2.5 hours of battery life. external battery is heavy also attracts attention.

CNET: “The most complicated experience I’ve ever had”

from CNET Scott Stein also shared his first experiences about the product. Stein described his week-long Vision Pro adventure as “one of the most complex experiences” he has ever had. Speaking generally positively, the CNET writer stated that Vision Pro is the best “wearable display” he has ever used. However, he added that there are still parts that feel unfinished. According to Stein, the screen may sometimes experience connection problems and freeze. Additionally, although hand and eye tracking seem futuristic, they still feel like “unfinished” features.

Tom’s Guide: “Amazing technology with some problems”

From Tom’s Guide Mark Spoonauer, said the headset was “incredible technology.” The editor noted that the home screen control and eye tracking were easy to use and satisfactory, but also emphasized that there were some strange problems. Spoonauer also tells The Verge that virtual personalities seem very strange. He also adds that the weight causes discomfort and that you will need to take breaks while using it: ““After 30 minutes, I started to feel its weight on my cheeks.”

The Wall Street Journal: “Has all the features of a first-generation product”

Technology Editor from The Wall Street Journal Joanna Stern He stated that Vision Pro has all the features you would see in the first generation of a device. Stern explained that it has both good and bad sides:

“It has all the features of a first generation product. It’s big and heavy, battery life sucks, there are few great apps, and you may experience bugs. Still, what the Vision Pro can do has a ‘science fiction’ feel. I can move apps around anywhere in my home office. I have multiple timers sitting on my stove. Until now Best mixed reality headset I’ve tried I can say it is. “It’s much more advanced than its only real rivals, the much cheaper Meta Quest Pro and Quest 3.”