Apple had launched the “Apple Vision Pro” on 02 February 2024 in the United States. Apple announced it at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023. It is a different type of concept implemented by Apple and is a type of futuristic product. This article will help you understand the Vision Pro, its build and design, use case in real life, pros and cons, availability and pricing, and all the other information about it in detail.
What is Apple Vision Pro?
Apple Vision Pro is an amazing tech product that comes with a new VisionOS and introduces us to spatial computing. It has specially designed glasses that let us see the real world around us with multiple screens where we can perform different tasks. It is just like we do on a phone or laptop, but on bigger screens around us.
How does it work?
There are several apps on the Vision Pro, and we can use them on multiple screens in our surroundings. We can select a different background as well like sky, deserts, mountains, etc.
We can perform several actions on the screens by looking at it with our eyes, adjusting or moving the display by moving it with our hands and pinching on the screen to perform an action just like we do on the smartphone by touching the display.
Also, we can connect with Apple products like iPhones and use them. Vision Pro has multiple sensors, cameras, and speakers. It is required to connect it to its battery which could last for two hours approximately. The battery can be charged with the charging adapter and cable that surprisingly Apple provides with the Vision Pro in the box.
Build and Design
While talking about the build and design of the Apple Vision Pro, the front side have a curved laminated glass display, that provides a sleek and visually appealing surface. The sides are made up of sturdy aluminum frame that provides it more durability.
After that, on the inside, there is flexible cushion near the wearer’s face that enhance the comfort during the extended use. Along with that, there is an both adjustable and removeable headband that allows the users to customize the fit as per their preferences. The Apple Vision Pro features multiple sensors for advanced functionality.
There are a total of 12 cameras, 6 microphones and several speakers integrated into this device. Out of the twelve cameras, 6 cameras are in front to provide the surroundings view, 4 cameras are attached inside to track the eyes and 2 cameras are to detect the hand movement and work accordingly.
So, it might feel heavy over the head as the weight of Vision Pro is around 621 Grams and the battery along with the cable weights nearly 366 grams. So, we have to carry a weight of nearly one kilogram to use it.
Features and Specifications
Here, let us discuss all the key features and specifications of the Apple Vision Pro in detail divided in different important categories-
Display
- 23 million pixels
- 3D display system
- Micro‑OLED
- 7.5‑micron pixel pitch
- 92% DCI‑P3
- Supported refresh rates: 90Hz, 96Hz, 100Hz.
- Supports playback multiples of 24fps and 30fps for judder‑free video.
Apple M2 Chip
- 8‑core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
- 10‑core GPU
- 16‑core Neural Engine
- 16GB unified memory
Camera
- Stereoscopic 3D main camera system
- Spatial photo and video capture
- 18 mm, ƒ/2.00 aperture
- 6.5 stereo megapixels
Sensors
- Two high‑resolution main cameras
- Six world‑facing tracking cameras
- Four eye‑tracking cameras
- TrueDepth camera
- LiDAR Scanner
- Four inertial measurement units (IMUs)
- Flicker sensor
- Ambient light sensor
Optic ID
- Iris‑based biometric authentication
- Optic ID data is encrypted and accessible only to the Secure Enclave processor
- Secures personal data within apps
- Make purchases from the iTunes Store and App Store
Audio Technology
- Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
- Personalized Spatial Audio and audio ray tracing
- Six‑mic array with directional beamforming
- Supports H2‑to‑H2 ultra‑low‑latency connection to AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)
Audio Playback
- Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
Video Playback
- Supported formats include HEVC, MV‑HEVC, H.264, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG
Battery
- Up to 2 hours of general use
- Video watching up to 2.5 hours
- Apple Vision Pro can be used while charging the battery
Connectivity and Wireless
- Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth 5.3
Operating System
- VisionOS
Input
- Hands
- Eyes
- Voice
Supported Input Accessories
- Keyboards
- Trackpads
- Game controllers
These were the important features and specifications of the Apple Vision Pro.
How can it be useful for you?
It can be useful for you in various ways. It can be used for Entertainment Purposes as it has high resolution customizable screens that can provide a good watching experience. Also, it can be used as Spatial Computing for Productivity Tasks as the vision pro lets you to arrange apps anywhere and scale them to the perfect size as per you.
It helps you create a Customizable Workspace by arranging apps, documents and tools in such a way that suits perfect for your workflow along with the other helpful uses like Learning and Working.
Durability Test
As per the durability test by a YouTuber JerryRigEverything, the Vision Pro got scratches on the front glass after scratching with a sharp object, along with that we have also seen several cases where the front glass got broken after falling down. So, yes it needs to be handled with a proper care.
The Apple Care plan nearly costs $499 and along with that the screen repair costs separate $299 with that. But its sides are made up of sturdy aluminum frame that provides it a good strength.
Still, glass is glass, and it can break or get damaged, so it needs to be handled with proper care.
Pros and Cons
Here are the pros and cons of the Apple Vision Pro-
Pros
- Its high-resolution display creates stunning images and videos.
- The eye and hand tracking technology allows us to interact with the system in an attractive and advanced way.
- The Spatial Audio makes us feel immersed in the content and the environment.
- Its powerful chipset provides a smoother and better performance.
- Along with that, it has a sleek and elegant design that is comfortable to wear and easy to use as well.
- The VisionOS provides us a variety of apps and user experience.
- Also, it has several other features that let us connect and work with others in a better way.
Cons
- One of the biggest drawbacks is the pricing, it is very expensive.
- Also, it is very heavy so it can be uncomfortable over the head all the time when you use it.
- We need to carry a separate battery. The battery not only increases the carrying weight but also it lasts for only for two hours nearly which is low battery backup.
- If you wear spectacles, then we can’t use it with them. For that we need to purchase additional custom lenses for the device at an extra cost.
- Apple Vision Pro supports most apps but still it does not support some popular apps like YouTube and Netflix which needs to be improved.
- One of another problem is that Vision Pro uses a feature ‘Digital Persona’. So, this might be a privacy risk as it collects and stores the biometric data of the user.
Availability and Pricing
For now, the Apple Vision Pro is only available in the United States. Soon Apple might launch it in other regions as well.
While talking about the pricing of the Apple Vision Pro, it comes with three storage options- 256GB, 512GB and 1TB. The pricing of these variants is nearly $3,499 for 256GB variant, $3,703 for the 512GB variant and $3899 for 1TB storage option. All these prices are excluding the taxes.
Conclusion
So, this was a complete detailed information about the all-new Apple Vision Pro. We have discussed all about the Vision Pro, its real life uses, build and design, working, key specifications and features, durability, availability and pricing. We hope you liked it. Please share it and drop your comments below about the Vision Pro.
