Apple has finally entered the world of immersive spatial computing with its first-generation device—the Apple Vision Pro (苹果Vision Pro). Blending Augmented Reality (增强现实) and Virtual Reality (虚拟现实) into one sleek, albeit heavy, headset, this marks Apple’s boldest hardware release since the original iPhone. But is it worth the high price? Let’s dive into a real-world review from a user and performance perspective.
🔍 First Impressions: Premium and Futuristic
Unboxing the Apple Vision Pro feels like you’re stepping into the future. The aluminum alloy frame, curved laminated glass front, and custom-fit Light Seal（光密封罩） show that Apple is still the master of industrial design.
The OLED micro-displays (微型显示屏) are incredibly sharp—packing 23 million pixels across two screens. The image clarity feels better than any other headset on the market, including Meta Quest Pro and HoloLens 2.
“It’s like having a 4K display floating right in front of your eyes—times two,” said one early adopter in Shanghai.
🧠 Interface & Interaction: Gesture and Eye Tracking
Vision Pro does not rely on physical controllers. Instead, Apple leans heavily into eye-tracking (眼动追踪) and intuitive hand gestures.
👁️ Eye tracking: Wherever you look, the system highlights items automatically.
✋ Hand gestures: Pinch your fingers in the air to select. Swipe in mid-air to scroll.
In a word: magic. Although there is a learning curve for some gestures, most users adapt quickly.
🎮 Performance: Power Meets Immersion
Under the hood, Apple Vision Pro is powered by two chips:
M2 chip (handles traditional computing tasks)
R1 chip (processes data from 12 cameras, 5 sensors, and 6 microphones in real-time)
Together, they ensure near-zero latency and immersive spatial awareness. 3D apps open instantly, and the overall experience feels buttery smooth.
Apps like Safari, Photos, and Apple TV have been spatially reimagined. You can pin multiple browser windows around your physical room or watch a movie on a giant virtual cinema screen.
🎧 Audio: Personalized Spatial Sound
The speakers embedded in the headband use spatial audio (空间音频) to deliver sound that feels like it’s coming from the real environment. Whether it’s birds chirping in the background of a nature app or a Zoom call participant’s voice coming from the left, the illusion is convincing.
Each Vision Pro also maps your ear structure using an internal scan to deliver personalized sound. Yes, 定制音频 is a thing now.
🛠️ Productivity & Multitasking
Apple isn’t just targeting entertainment. Vision Pro shines in productivity:
Use a full-sized virtual keyboard or connect a physical one
Place your Mac screen inside Vision Pro wirelessly
Attend immersive FaceTime calls where your “Persona” (虚拟化身) replicates facial expressions in real time
Developers in Beijing testing Xcode inside the headset have found real-world use cases in design, prototyping, and remote collaboration.
🎥 Entertainment Experience
Watching a movie or sports event on Vision Pro is arguably its best use case right now. Apple TV+ content is fully optimized, and you can even watch 3D movies in a simulated cinema setting with surround sound.
Some apps offer 180-degree or 360-degree video experiences that place you inside the action—ideal for documentaries and concerts.
😕 Downsides & Limitations
Let’s talk reality.
Comfort Issues: The device weighs around 600–650g, and many users report fatigue after 30–45 minutes. Some Chinese reviewers say:
“虽然体验沉浸，但真的太重了 (Great immersion, but way too heavy).”
Battery Life: You get about 2–2.5 hours of active use on the external battery pack. Not bad, but not great for travel or extended sessions.
Limited App Ecosystem: While apps like Zoom, Disney+, and Microsoft 365 are available, developers are still catching up with native spatial apps. It’s no iPhone App Store—yet.
💵 Pricing: Worth It?
Apple Vision Pro is priced at $3,499 USD in the U.S. and ￥29,999 RMB in China, making it one of the most expensive consumer electronics products in Apple’s lineup.
Is it worth it? If you’re a creative professional, developer, or die-hard Apple fan, maybe yes. But for most average users, this is an early adopter device.
📊 Summary Table
| Feature | Apple Vision Pro | Meta Quest 3 | HoloLens 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | Dual 4K OLED (23M pixels) | LCD, 2064×2208 per eye | Waveguide + 2K per eye |
| Interaction | Eye + Hand Gestures | Controllers + Hand Tracking | Gaze, Gesture, Voice |
| Spatial Audio | Yes (Personalized) | Yes | Basic |
| App Ecosystem | Limited (Growing) | Strong | Enterprise-focused |
| Weight | ~650g | ~515g | ~566g |
| Price | $3,499 | $499 | $3,500+ |
✅ Final Verdict: Early Magic With Growing Pains
Apple Vision Pro is a technological marvel—a vision (no pun intended) of the future. It blends design, interaction, and display technology better than any headset before it. But it’s also heavy, expensive, and still lacks widespread software support.
It’s not yet the next iPhone… but it could be the first step toward that next revolution.
未来就在眼前 (The future is right in front of your eyes.)
