The Apple Vision Pro is the most recent device released by the tech industry giant Apple Inc. The device has already gone viral with videos with hundreds of thousands of views. The videos depict users of the Apple Vision Pro driving, working and walking around cities while using the product. 

Some of the people in the videos depicting the act of driving while wearing the headset were allegedly arrested as shown in the videos. This led to a comment from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, “never use Apple Vision Pro while operating a moving vehicle, bicycle, heavy machinery, or in any other situations requiring attention to safety.” While this is a clear issue, many videos were likely staged to garner internet attention. The most popular video showing a person using the Cybertrucks Tesla autopilot to drive while using the headset was confirmed by the creator, Gizmodo, to be a staged video where no one was actually arrested. 

If there is not much proof of the Apple Vision Pro being used in dangerous situations, why have an article on it? The Apple Vision Pro could still be a danger and it is not actually that useful and should not be purchased by most people, especially college students, quite yet. The high price point is a huge reason why this product will not be bought by the average person. 

At a price point of $3,499, the headset at 256 gigabyte (GB) is not a good option for anyone making the average salary in America. There are also several add-ons to the product that should just be a feature normally. This seems to be a consistent problem with Apple products. ZEISS Optical Inserts are used to improve vision through the Apple Vision Pro, which is a useful feature that is advertised for the main product. However, one can only get that feature with another purchase of $100. 

The Apple Vision Pro also does not come with a case even though the product can be easily damaged due to its large size. A case for it runs you another $200 and other add-ons include a Light Seal to block out stray light for $200, if you lose the battery that costs $200, and the holder for the battery costs $50. You may also need more storage with an increase to 512 GB at $3,699 or the one terabyte option at $3,899. All features can end up costing you over $4,500 due to tax and shipping costs. 

Aside from the extreme cost of the Vision Pro, the practicality of the product is just not there yet. Despite all the videos of people walking and supposedly using the Vision Pro, it is not possible to walk and use it. The maximum distance one can move with the device is 1.5 meters or around 5 feet, according to Apple’s website. The use time on the Vision Pro is also not ideal for most people. The average screen time a day is around seven hours, and the Vision Pro battery life only lasts around two to two and a half hours. This is inadequate for most, especially if it is being used for jobs and meeting calls as advertised. 

The Apple Vision Pro is an overall good product, but nowhere as useful or compact as the sci-fi devices in books and movies are. The product is too expensive for the average person, and Apple is clearly hiding the full cost of the product through separate additions. The technology is not there yet for the futuristic technology most people want, but at least it is getting closer each year. Maybe buying the Apple Vision Pro 5 will be well worth it.

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