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There are many reasons to justify the price of the Apple Vision Pro. However, the value of the device represents one of the main limitations when purchasing it for ordinary users. This means that counterfeits are available at the time of day, for a ridiculously low price. While the differences between the Apple Vision Pro and any other device claiming to emulate it should be obvious, YouTube channel content creator Jade insisted on checking it out for himself.
On the YouTube channel, they searched for several Apple Vision Pro models on AliExpress, to see if the experience was close to the experience of the originals. Prices ranged from 6,500 dollars to 99 dollars, most without reviews from other buyers. At Jade, they chose a model at 384.15 dollars, considering it the most similar to the original model.
Here’s how a third-party “Apple Vision” works
After 24 days of waiting, the package arrived and the corresponding unpacking. Jade was quick to check out the similarities and differences between the original Apple headset and the one you had in your hands. Between them: gesture control, spectator mode, connection to Bluetooth headphones, translucent effect panel and face scanning.
So he soon discovered that outside The glasses were quite similar to the originals in terms of number of pieces and exterior equipment.
As shown in the video we share below, He also noticed that while he was holding a product the same weight as an iPhone 15 in his hands, the Apple Vision Pro weighs about 650 grams.
The AliExpress product had an Apple logo on the outside. When you turn it on It showed an interface that emulated the visionOS operating system. They could even connect to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth headphones and play videos, but without the immersive 3D experience. which promises the authentic product.
Digging a little deeper, the content creator behind Jade found a Chinese-based content platform that offered a limited experience and questionable quality.
At the end of the test, Jade only achieved the goal of connecting her Vision Pro replica to Bluetooth headphones.
A game of illusions
As verified by the Jade channel, the quality of the screen, the precision of the sensors and the processing power are fundamental factors to enjoy an immersive virtual reality experience. Counterfeits, on the other hand, generally offer inferior image quality, inaccurate head tracking, and poor overall performance.
Although availability limitations in some countries may encourage some to purchase from unauthorized stores, In the case of products as sophisticated as the Apple Vision Pro, it is essential to purchase them through official channels. to guarantee its authenticity and enjoy an optimal experience.
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