- Apple’s Vision Pro has received praise for its image quality, intuitive interface and mixed reality experience
- However, the headset’s high price tag and lonely appearance are recurring concerns among reviewers.
- Despite these concerns, many industry experts believe the Vision Pro may well be the next step in digital evolution.
Apple recently unveiled its latest flagship, the Vision Pro mixed reality headset. With a price tag of $3,500, this newcomer to the mixed reality (virtual and augmented) market has garnered mixed reactions among industry experts. Here is an overview of the first impressions of the first lucky ones to have tried it.
Impeccable design
The Vision Pro is a true feat of design and engineering. Here’s what to remember from the first reviews of the Vision Pro’s design. Resembling a pair of futuristic ski goggles, the headset combines virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to deliver a uniquely immersive experience.
TechCrunch praised the design quality of the Vision Pro, noting that the headset is both stylish and comfortable. The site was also impressed with the image quality offered by the headsetcalling it “Good” and of “functional”.
Our colleague Nicolas Lellouche (Numerama) was also amazed by the design of the Vision Pro, saying that it could well be “the computer of the future”. He particularly praised the headset’s intuitive interface and outstanding image quality, while noting that the headset is comfortable enough to wear for long sessions.
An opinion that is not shared by all. The Youtuber MKBHD wonders precisely about the prolonged use of the helmet which, even if it weighs 300 grams, seemed heavy to him after 30 minutes of testing.
An experience never seen before
If the product itself is at the cutting edge of technology, the Vision Pro is distinguished above all by its interface. Apple has imagined software that can be controlled with the eyes, fingers and voice. No controllers, no remotes. Users can therefore overlay apps and videos on the real world that they can interact with.
The Verge called the Vision Pro “best helmet demo ever”, praising the quality of the experience offered by the helmet. The site also highlighted the headset’s intuitive interface and ability to deliver a compelling mixed reality experience.
An opinion shared by TechRadar which claimed that it had “worn the future”. The site praised the quality of the mixed reality experience offered by the headset and the fluidity of interactions.
Already some doubts
These impressions, all the lucky ones who have been able to wear the helmet share them. The Vision Pro was amazed by the experience offered, light years ahead of what the competition is doing. technically blown away, the testers nevertheless pointed out a few weak points and raised questions about this new technology.
First point of contention, the price. Sold at $3,500, the headset is clearly aimed at an ultra high-end market. The Telegraph made this point in their review, noting that the Vision Pro is “clearly out of reach for most consumers”. The site also expressed reservations about the experience “lonely” offered by the helmet, suggesting that the Vision Pro may not be suitable for all users.
The Verge share the same opinion. The journalist “felt strangely lonely” and even wondered if using it in the presence of other people did not represent the biggest barrier of such a product, despite the function allowing you to see your surroundings.
The Telegraph also highlighted this aspect of the Vision Pro experience, noting that many reviewers are skeptical of the appeal of this “Completely solitary business”.
The computer of the future?
Despite these concerns, it’s clear that the Vision Pro has made quite an impression with industry experts. In any case, for his technical demonstration. All testers agree that Apple has pushed the limits of a technology that is still underestimated today, or for which market players had not deployed enough resources (or found the right levers).
However, at the end of their first test, the journalists and creators present in Cupertino come out with many questions. The use cases presented by Apple are not newthe company just managed to make the experience a lot more natural than other players in this niche market.
Above all, the feeling of loneliness is probably the most often highlighted as a brake on the democratization of such technology. The question that comes up most often is: do we really want a world where we wear this type of helmet?
Source: Presse-Citron
I am a journalist with over 6 years of experience working in the news industry. I currently work as an author for Global Happenings, and my coverage focuses on Technology news. I have written for various publications, including Reuters, The New York Times and The Guardian.
