The Apple Vision Pro will not go on sale until 2024. Some US media were allowed to try the glasses in Cupertino in advance. We summarize their impressions.
First US media were allowed to try out the Apple Vision Pro. (Source: Apple)
For years there have been rumors about mixed reality glasses from Apple, and now the Cupertino-based manufacturer has presented them at WWDC. The headset, called Vision Pro, is scheduled to go on sale in the coming year – initially only in the USA. The long period of time between the presentation and the start of sales indicates that the development of the glasses is not yet fully completed.
Nevertheless, Apple allows selected media to try out the glasses as part of the WWDC. However, if you are one of the lucky ones, you are not allowed to create any pictures or videos of the headset and the user experience. Nevertheless, the first tests of the US colleagues give us an impression of the headset from Cupertino.
High wearing comfort
Dan Barbera from Macrumors especially praises the comfort. The Vision Pro is not as front-heavy as other headsets. In his opinion, Apple has managed to distribute the weight of the glasses well. He also finds the operating concept very intuitive. After a few seconds you know what to do. It doesn’t need a big introduction.
During his demonstration, he was able to look at photos and videos on the Vision Pro, among other things. The experience is very immersive. One has the impression of reliving the shown moments again. He was also enthusiastic about the possibility of displaying three apps side by side on the glasses. You feel as if you are sitting in front of three monitors at the same time. In his opinion, the Vision Pro has potential as a productivity tool.
It doesn’t work without a battery pack
The conclusion of , on the other hand, is mixed Engadget out of. Apple Vision Pro is “a new milestone for mixed reality, but there are still problems,” editor Devindra Hardawar sums up his impression. What he didn’t like about the Vision Pro was the battery pack, which you have to stow in your trouser pocket.
In his opinion, the additional cable does not fit the manufacturer’s design philosophy. Also surprising to him is that the prototype he was allowed to try has an extra strap that goes over the head like in the Meta Quest. This is not visible on Apple’s promotional material.
Killer app wanted
Nilay Patel describes it as a “meta quest with iPadOS”. The Verge the headset. Technically, the Apple glasses are far ahead of their Facebook counterparts, especially when it comes to the mixed reality approach. So he was able to take notes on his cell phone despite the headset on his head, writes Patel. “That’s not possible with other headsets”. He sees problems less in the technology and more in the possible applications. He still lacks a “killer app” for the headset.
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