Image via The Verge
Apple has lifted the embargo on the first controlled hands-on reviews of its upcoming headset, the Vision Pro.
The company had a demo set up for select media and let them try on the Vision Pro and write about their brief controlled 30-minute experience. Apple took photos of these reviewers to let them share with the world.
Nilay Patel from The Verge said, “it feels like the nicest VR headset ever made, which it is. Unapologetically VR headset, you might say.”
The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern said, “Today I tried the Dual Loop Band. Not as elegant looking but definitely more comfortable,” compared to the Solo Knit Band back in December.
MKBHD says after trying Vision Pro on for the third time, “Damn this thing is heavy. Also the typing experience is decent. There’s some new cool apps to check out. But wow. So heavy.”
First time I tried Vision Pro: Damn this display is amazing and the eye tracking is like magic and this feels very future and also it’s a little heavy
Second time: immersion factor is still so high. Special videos are hit or miss, you gotta get the distance right. And wow this… https://t.co/iqSvs1e8LD
— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) January 16, 2024
Looking at some of these photos shared by Apple with reviewers, you can see the side band design looks to be pushing down on some ears.
Reviewers also said the floating virtual keyboard needs a lot of work as you need to look at each letter and pinch. The Vision Pro also is not light as the headset is made from premium materials so it can weigh down on your head. At least your time will be limited by the up to 2.5 hour battery life from the headset that costs $3,499 USD.
Vision Pro pre-orders launch in the U.S. this Friday, January 19, with a launch slated on February 2. Canada will not be part of the launch but is rumoured to see it sometime in 2024.
