To Succeed, Vision Pro Needs to be Smaller and More Affordable

Alright, let’s dive in. So, Apple dropped this new headset, right? The Vision Pro. I mean, they’ve really pulled a “hey, check this out” moment with its UX. Like, seriously, set the bar high. But listen, the thing’s still kinda like lugging around a small planet — size and price-wise, it’s just out there. If they ever manage to shrink it down, like, half the size and cost? Game changer.

Apple calls it “tomorrow’s tech, today.” And while that’s a classic marketing line, it’s actually kind of spot-on. Playing with this thing feels different — like, really different. It’s got this intuitive vibe. Sure, maybe it doesn’t do a million things like some other headsets, but what it does do? It’s like, chef’s kiss. But yeah, not for everyone. Way too big and expensive for that.

People squint and say it’s a flop — maybe? But nah, it’s not garbage. I keep thinking, it’s like saying a Ferrari’s bad just cause it ain’t a Honda, which is a bit nuts, right?

I was pondering whether Vision Pro hit Apple’s sales hopes. No clue. But trust me, what this thing offers, it’s kinda mind-blowing, held back by stuff like its cost and being the size of a toaster.

Imagine if all those specs fit into something less ridiculous, like half-sized. Makes sense, yeah? Smaller headset, more folks wanting in.

Chopping that weight down to around 310 grams — it’s like turning a boulder into a pebble. Seems tough, sure, but not nuts impossible. I mean, look at Bigscreen Beyond. Not standalone, yet proving compactness can happen.

And cutting costs to, like, $1,750? Still steep, but for Apple loyalists, more reachable. Market it as the TV-wanna-be and boom, it’s more palatable.

This all sounds kinda duh, shrinking tech is always good. But Vision Pro, it’s more than its looks—it’s just screaming for a sleek makeover. Unlike Quest, which feels stuck in clunky-ville, even if you shrunk it.

Vision Pro, though? It’s like, if you could just trim that size and price, it wouldn’t just be nice — it’d be nuts, in a “where’s this been all my life?” way.

Easy-peasy, I wish. You might argue, maybe Vision Pro’s excellence is tied to its pricey nature. All that fancy hardware must be doing something right, no?

In cases, sure. But it’s really how the software grabs you. Like, I’ve seen Quest 3 pack more resolution, but Vision Pro’s design? It’s like, visuals just pop.

Plus, there’s room for Vision Pro 2.0 — sharper passthrough, less blur, more software pizazz. When they nail that smaller, cheaper dream, it’s gonna be wild.

So, Apple’s setting this crazy standard for headset vibes. Not if they’ll nail it compactly, but when. Can’t wait to see how they pull this off.