Apple Fans Begin Mass Returns of Vision Pro, Claiming It's Not Worth $3,500
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On the evening of February 14, Beijing time, less than two weeks after the highly anticipated Apple MR headset Vision Pro hit the market, some buyers' first impressions of this futuristic product seem to have soured, with many stating they will return the $3,500 device.
Vision Pro officially launched on February 2, with Apple fans lining up outside retail stores at dawn to purchase it. Many who had previously demoed the device said its spatial computing capabilities left them amazed.
However, Vision Pro is now facing a wave of returns. One major reason: its design is too bulky. Farzad Mesbahi, a tech video creator, mentioned that wearing the Vision Pro on his head was inconvenient, even though he could still sit comfortably.
Mesbahi stated that he couldn't use Vision Pro for extended periods like he does with smartphones, tablets, or desktops. On social platform X, he said, "For me, using it as a tech/productivity device is impossible."
As a die-hard Apple fan, Collin Michael noted in a YouTube video that the weight of Vision Pro is an "obvious" burden. Using Vision Pro for tasks commonly done on an iPhone or Mac—like opening Safari or searching for used cars—requires extra steps, making it not worth the effort. On the social platform Reddit, some users have complained that wearing the Vision Pro is quite uncomfortable.
Additionally, another issue with the Vision Pro is its visual quality. Mesbahi mentioned that the device's ability to overlay virtual applications over the user's field of view when trying to clearly observe the surrounding environment is "not good enough." He said that when looking at real objects, his vision was blurry under most lighting conditions.
For example, when Mesbahi looked at his computer or iPhone, the image quality displayed by the Vision Pro was far from clear enough to discern the content on the screen. The same was true when trying to read a newspaper with small print.
Of course, some users simply believe that the Vision Pro hasn't provided enough unique experiences to justify its high price, even though Apple has built over 600 new applications for it.
YouTube user Kane Sutter said, "The Vision Pro currently doesn't have enough diverse experiences and content to justify people using it for two hours a week. For a $3,500 device, I think this should be the bare minimum." Some people admit they had already planned to return the Vision Pro before purchasing it, just to experience its features.
Apple has not yet commented on this.
Earlier today, Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg also criticized the Vision Pro, claiming his company's Quest product offers better value for money.