Apple Vision Pro Review Thread and |OT|. Releases in the US on 2/2. Has sold 200,000. |UP| Has cut sales forecasts.

[Gamernyc78]

*Will update as reviews drop. Reviews are set to drop later today



Apple Vision Pro is an upcoming mixed reality headset developed by Apple Inc. It was announced on June 5, 2023, at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, to launch early 2024 in the United States and later that year internationally. It is Apple's first new major product category since the Apple Watch in 2015.

Apple Vision Pro headset and its battery pack
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Luxshare
Type	Standalone mixed reality headset
Release date	Early 2024 in the United States
Introductory price	US$3,499
Operating system	visionOS (iOS-based[1])
CPU	Apple M2 and R1
Display	Internal: ~23 MP total (equivalent to WUHD for each eye) dual micro-OLED (RGBB π subpixel geometry) up to 96 Hz refresh rate[2] External: "EyeSight" curved OLED[3]
Graphics	Apple M2 (10 cores) @ 3.5 GHz, up to 3.578 TFLOPS[4]
Sound	Surround sound speakers, 6 microphones[5]
Input	6DoF inside-out tracking, photogrammetry, and gesture recognition through 12 built-in cameras and lidar
Website	apple.com/apple-vision-pro

Key Details:

Apple announces Vision Pro availability starting February 2 in U.S. stores and online.

Vision Pro, a spatial computer, redefines work, collaboration, and entertainment with a blend of digital and physical worlds.

Features intuitive control through eyes, hands, and voice with visionOS.

Over 1 million compatible iOS and iPadOS apps available, plus unique spatial computing experiences.

Pre-orders begin on January 19 at 5 a.m. PST.Context/Background:Apple Vision Pro marks a significant leap into spatial computing, integrating advanced technologies from macOS, iOS, and iPadOS into visionOS, creating an immersive three-dimensional user interface.Why This Matters:

Vision Pro's groundbreaking interface could redefine user interaction with technology, impacting various sectors, including work, entertainment, and social connection.

Its compatibility with over a million apps positions it as a versatile tool for both personal and professional use.Market Insights

Apple's entry into spatial computing could spur innovation and competition in the tech industry, potentially setting new standards for user interfaces and app interactions.Expert Statement:
Tim Cook, Apple's CEO: "Apple Vision Pro is the most advanced consumer electronics device ever created, changing how we connect, create, and explore."Impact & Recommendations:
Apple's Vision Pro could significantly influence the future of personal computing and virtual collaboration.

Recommendations: Monitor the adoption rate of Vision Pro and its influence on Apple's market position.

Stay updated for more insights and don’t miss out on the pre-order opening on January 19.

Update 1/30/24

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Apple has sold upwards of 200,000 Vision Pro headsets, MacRumors has learned from a source with knowledge of Apple's sales numbers. Apple began accepting pre-orders for the Vision Pro on January 19, so the headset has been available for purchase in the U.S. for 10 days.

Impressions:

I've tested Vision Pro and top XR headsets and this is the one most people should buy

Vision Pro is a $3,500 developer kit that isn't worth buying for most people. But, you should definitely schedule a demo at an Apple Store or buy this headset that ZDNET recommends for getting started with VR.

www.zdnet.com

Vision Pro app situation: the good, the bad, and the ugly | Digital Trends

The Vision Pro is bringing a new kind of app to Apple’s loyal fans. We’ve heard plenty about these apps, from the highly encouraging to the downright worrying.

www.google.com

Apple Vision Pro Hands-On: Far Better Than I Was Ready For

I experienced incredible fidelity, surprising video quality and a really smooth interface. Apple's first mixed-reality headset nails those, but lots of questions remain.

www.cnet.com

Reviews:

Vision Pro – 8 reasons to buy Apple's next-gen mixed-reality headset – and some reasons to skip it

One tough decision

www.techradar.com

Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not

The Apple Vision Pro is supposed to be the start of a new spatial computing revolution. After several days of testing, it’s clear that it’s the best headset ever made — which is the problem.

www.theverge.com

Apple Vision Pro review: This is the future of computing and entertainment

In reviewing Apple Vision Pro, CNBC gives you a glimpse into the future of computing.

www.google.com

https://www.wsj.com/tech/apple-vision-pro-review-39f2d82e

Apple Vision Pro Review: A Mind-Blowing Look at an Unfinished Future​

Apple Vision Pro Review: A Mind-Blowing Look at an Unfinished Future

A personal cinema? A wearable iPad? A doorway to immersive futures? This is Apple's wildest and strangest device.

www.cnet.com

Apple Vision Pro review roundup: Here’s what experts are saying​

Apple Vision Pro review roundup: Here’s what experts are saying

With Apple Vision Pro sales starting February 2, some journalists got a chance to review this product before it's officially out.

bgr.com

These are the Apple Vision Pro videos you can check out right now:

From the Verge Review:

THE GOOD​

• Display is a technical marvel with the best video passthrough yet
• Hand and eye tracking are a leap forward
• Works seamlessly with Apple’s ecosystem
• Fun to put windows all over space

THE BAD​

• Very expensive
• Video passthrough is still video passthrough and can be blurry
• Hand and eye tracking can be inconsistent and frustrating
• Personas are uncanny and somewhat terrifying
• It’s pretty lonely in there

 

[Gamernyc78]

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Apple Vision Pro is an upcoming mixed reality headset developed by Apple Inc. It was announced on June 5, 2023, at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, to launch early 2024 in the United States and later that year internationally. It is Apple's first new major product category since the Apple Watch in 2015.

Apple Vision Pro headset and its battery pack
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Luxshare
Type	Standalone mixed reality headset
Release date	Early 2024 in the United States
Introductory price	US$3,499
Operating system	visionOS (iOS-based[1])
CPU	Apple M2 and R1
Display	Internal: ~23 MP total (equivalent to WUHD for each eye) dual micro-OLED (RGBB π subpixel geometry) up to 96 Hz refresh rate[2] External: "EyeSight" curved OLED[3]
Graphics	Apple M2 (10 cores) @ 3.5 GHz, up to 3.578 TFLOPS[4]
Sound	Surround sound speakers, 6 microphones[5]
Input	6DoF inside-out tracking, photogrammetry, and gesture recognition through 12 built-in cameras and lidar
Website	apple.com/apple-vision-pro

Key Details:

Apple announces Vision Pro availability starting February 2 in U.S. stores and online.

Vision Pro, a spatial computer, redefines work, collaboration, and entertainment with a blend of digital and physical worlds.

Features intuitive control through eyes, hands, and voice with visionOS.

Over 1 million compatible iOS and iPadOS apps available, plus unique spatial computing experiences.

Pre-orders begin on January 19 at 5 a.m. PST.Context/Background:Apple Vision Pro marks a significant leap into spatial computing, integrating advanced technologies from macOS, iOS, and iPadOS into visionOS, creating an immersive three-dimensional user interface.Why This Matters:

Vision Pro's groundbreaking interface could redefine user interaction with technology, impacting various sectors, including work, entertainment, and social connection.

Its compatibility with over a million apps positions it as a versatile tool for both personal and professional use.Market Insights

Apple's entry into spatial computing could spur innovation and competition in the tech industry, potentially setting new standards for user interfaces and app interactions.Expert Statement:
Tim Cook, Apple's CEO: "Apple Vision Pro is the most advanced consumer electronics device ever created, changing how we connect, create, and explore."Impact & Recommendations:
Apple's Vision Pro could significantly influence the future of personal computing and virtual collaboration.

Recommendations: Monitor the adoption rate of Vision Pro and its influence on Apple's market position.

Stay updated for more insights and don’t miss out on the pre-order opening on January 19.

This is going to be crazy to bad too expensive!

 

[Petekilla]

This is going to be crazy to bad too expensive!

Yeah man, this looks good. I love tech like this. But I will wait for future iterations.

 

[JAHGamer]

Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2, starting at $3,499. The era of spatial computing is here — pre-orders begin Friday, January 19

Will you be getting one? I'm on the fence.

Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2

Apple Vision Pro will be available beginning Friday, February 2, at all U.S. Apple Store locations and the U.S. Apple Store online.

www.apple.com

 

[Hezekiah]

How many suckers will be queuing up for this I wonder. Instagram is going to be filled with non-techy people showing theirs off lol.

 

[ethomaz]

Men it is beautiful.

And this is fantastic.
You can see the eyes of the person.

And people thinks this is ok?

Sony, Meta, etc needs to learn how to design a good looking device with Apple.
Took Apple few seconds to me hate the design of others VR devices.

Sometimes I think others VR companies needs to understand that the market is with normal persons and not nerds that like to wear these ugly things.

 

[JAHGamer]

How many suckers will be queuing up for this I wonder. Instagram is going to be filled with non-techy people showing theirs off lol.

They aint suckers the future is now old man. This is going to revolutionize the world just like the first iPhone did!

Men it is beautiful.

And this is fantastic.
You can see the eyes of the person.

And people thinks this is ok?

Sony, Meta, etc needs to learn how to design a good looking device with Apple.

The Vision Pro does look great but I still think the PSVR2 looks better. They all have completely different use cases, and the Apple one costs 7x more than a PSVR2 and Quest 2 lol.

 

[ethomaz]

The Vision Pro does look great but I still think the PSVR2 looks better. They all have completely different use cases, and the Apple one costs 7x more than a PSVR2 and Quest 2 lol.

The fact it looks like a normal glasses where you can see the eyes of the person is already a big plus in the good looking thing.
PSVR2 is probably more capable but it looks way off when you wear it.

Aesthetics and design matters a lot.

 

[JAHGamer]

The fact it looks like a normal glasses where you can see the eyes of the person is already a big plus in the good looking thing.
PSVR2 is probably more capable but it looks way off when you wear it.




Aesthetics and design matters a lot.

Maybe I'm just too used to the PSVR2, but it doesn't look "off" to me at all. If anything the AVP looks more off, seeing someones eyes like that is unnatural, zoomed in and googly. Not bad, just weird. I just wish the AVP had more of a focus on gaming, but it sadly won't, just Apple Arcade games in flatscreen but no dedicated VR/AR experiences. Oh well, I'm still looking forward to reviews and will be picking one up eventually, maybe end of the year.

 

[Hezekiah]

They aint suckers the future is now old man. This is going to revolutionize the world just like the first iPhone did!


The Vision Pro does look great but I still think the PSVR2 looks better. They all have completely different use cases, and the Apple one costs 7x more than a PSVR2 and Quest 2 lol.

Hey I'm still in my thirties!

The price is outrageous. I know MKBHD and the like will get their collective cocks out for it, but the price on this will come down significantly over the next few years while the tech gets better.

 

[JAHGamer]

Hey I'm still in my thirties!

The price is outrageous. I know MKBHD and the like will get their collective cocks out for it, but the price on this will come down significantly over the next few years while the tech gets better.

It's not really outrageous since there's nothing else on the market to compare it to. And we don't know what it's fully capable of just yet, let's wait and see. But the RND costs and efforts alone kind of justify the price tag, 10 years and over 30 billion dollars went into making it.

 

[Loy310]

If apple think their brand is so strong they can drop a 35 hundred reality glasses they smoking some crazy ass cali kush. This is gonna be their biggest failure. Steve Jobs is spinning in his grave, this is not what Apple is about.
And im a big apple fan, but fuck that.

 

[JAHGamer]

If apple think their brand is so strong they can drop a 35 hundred reality glasses they smoking some crazy ass cali kush.

….objectively the richest and most successful company on that planet. Apple is the king of both consumer hardware and software, so yes their brand IS that strong.

 

[Hezekiah]

It's not really outrageous since there's nothing else on the market to compare it to. And we don't know what it's fully capable of just yet, let's wait and see. But the RND costs and efforts alone kind of justify the price tag, 10 years and over 30 billion dollars went into making it.

Hmm...$3,500 for a luxury consumer device. Regardless of the specs it's well outside the affordability of most people. Also I'm not being funny but apple has a history of overcharging for their products - I've seen R&D costs of $100bn quoted on one website. Whatever the true figure is apple will be making a significant margin when considering the BoM.

 

[JAHGamer]

Hmm...$3,500 for a luxury consumer device. Regardless of the specs it's well outside the affordability of most people. Also I'm not being funny but apple has a history of overcharging for their products - I've seen R&D costs of $100bn quoted on one website. Whatever the true figure is apple will be making a significant margin when considering the BoM.

it wasn't made for most people, thats why it has "Pro" in the tagline. Like the MacBook Pro isn't for the average consumer, they'll be fine with a MacBook Air, and the iPhone 15 Pro isn't necessary for the average consumer easy, they'll be more than fine with an iPhone 15. Pro products are for power users, enthusiasts, or people who just have enough money to not care if they never use the "pro" features.

I'm sure a regular Apple Vision non Pro headset will release in the future with a much lower cost of entry.

 

[flaccidsnake]

it wasn't made for most people, thats why it has "Pro" in the tagline. Like the MacBook Pro isn't for the average consumer, they'll be fine with a MacBook Air, and the iPhone 15 Pro isn't necessary for the average consumer easy, they'll be more than fine with an iPhone 15. Pro products are for power users, enthusiasts, or people who just have enough money to not care if they never use the "pro" features.

I'm sure a regular Apple Vision non Pro headset will release in the future with a much lower cost of entry.

I'm a professional software developer. My company gave me a Macbook Pro to do my professional work on. What kind of professional is addressed in the "Vision Pro" tag?

 

[Hezekiah]

it wasn't made for most people, thats why it has "Pro" in the tagline. Like the MacBook Pro isn't for the average consumer, they'll be fine with a MacBook Air, and the iPhone 15 Pro isn't necessary for the average consumer easy, they'll be more than fine with an iPhone 15. Pro products are for power users, enthusiasts, or people who just have enough money to not care if they never use the "pro" features.

I'm sure a regular Apple Vision non Pro headset will release in the future with a much lower cost of entry.

That's fine but competitors will release their versions soon and we'll see a different pricing strategy.

MacBook are ridiculously expensive for what they offer compared to a PC for example. But apple has the fanbase that they can take advantage of.

 

[JAHGamer]

I'm a professional software developer. My company gave me a Macbook Pro to do my professional work on. What kind of professional is addressed in the "Vision Pro" tag?

Brand new fields we didn't even think possible! Maybe something to do with spacial videography, that's just 1 in a billion possibilities. The AVP is gonna change a lot, especially how we consume media.

That's fine but competitors will release their versions soon and we'll see a different pricing strategy.

MacBook are ridiculously expensive for what they offer compared to a PC for example. But apple has the fanbase that they can take advantage of.

This is outdated information, since the release of Apple Silicon custom chips, Apple products are BY FAR the best bang for buck computers in the industry, like it's not even remotely close. I would never recommend anyone to buy a Windows laptop ever again. Even with base models having "only" 8GB of RAM, that 8gb will take you much further than 32gb of ram will on a similarly priced Windows laptop.

 

[flaccidsnake]

Brand new fields we didn't even think possible! Maybe something to do with spacial videography, that's just 1 in a billion possibilities. The AVP is gonna change a lot, especially how we consume media.

Maybe this is true! I even kinda hope it's true. But I think Apple should either be doing pre-release grade devkits like a console to build out some ecosystem of software support, or coming in more like $1500, prosumer level cost to reach a bigger audience early. Going with a $3500 "Pro" model for XR professionals that don't exist yet kinda tells the tale. It's not that dissimilar from how Google rolled out the insanely overpriced, Google Glass. The main differences having to do with Apple's established niche in premium consumer electronics.

Another thing I saw today is that LG has achieved a breakthrough in transparent OLED displays. So Apple's bizarre 'solution' of displaying an externally-facing 3D scan of your face to other people might be a big miscalculation.

I’ve looked through LG’s new transparent OLED TV and seen something special

How quickly would you get bored of the see-through novelty?

www.theverge.com

 

[Hezekiah]

Brand new fields we didn't even think possible! Maybe something to do with spacial videography, that's just 1 in a billion possibilities. The AVP is gonna change a lot, especially how we consume media.


This is outdated information, since the release of Apple Silicon custom chips, Apple products are BY FAR the best bang for buck computers in the industry, like it's not even remotely close. I would never recommend anyone to buy a Windows laptop ever again. Even with base models having "only" 8GB of RAM, that 8gb will take you much further than 32gb of ram will on a similarly priced Windows laptop.

I don't own a Windows laptop, but there's no way an iMac is worth the ridiculous premium over a desktop PC. And a M3 chip MacBook Pro with 8GB RAM is £1,700. I'm not sure how that's taking you further than a £1,700 laptop in real- life use.

You're obviously a big apple fan, but surely you don't think apple tax is a myth?

Has a stand been announced or this thing? I'm betting on $500 for a non-rechargeable stand, maybe $1200 if it charges lol.