Apple’s Vision Pro is the best AR and VR mixed-reality headset on the market and represents the future of computing – even at US$3,499, this tech writer says
- Ben Sin was sceptical about the practicality or functionality of Apple’s new mixed-reality headset, but is completely sold after trying a demo unit
- While it’s an expensive piece of tech, he is not sure he can call it overpriced – and is seriously considering getting one when it goes on sale
Fifteen years ago, Apple introduced the iPhone and changed the world’s idea of what a mobile phone could be.
This week, Apple introduced its long-rumoured augmented reality (AR) headset that could perhaps do the same for a product category that has struggled to get off the ground, despite years of attempts by other tech giants such as Microsoft, Google and Meta.
I was sceptical about the practicality or functionality of Apple’s AR headset, named the Vision Pro, but after trying a demo unit in person for half an hour, I am completely sold.
The only thing keeping me from predicting mainstream success is its relatively high price tag of US$3,499. But I know anyone who gets to try it will want one.
The Vision Pro is a bulky headset with an eyepiece resembling a ski visor. When I put it on, I can see through it to the real world in front of me.