Apple Vision Pro buyers are returning their glasses en masse
In recent days, social media has seen an increase in the number of messages from Apple Vision Pro owners who have decided to return their $3500 headsets. The company allows you to return any product within 14 days from the date of purchase, The Verge writes.
One of the most common reasons for returning is discomfort while wearing. Owners of the headset complain of headaches and drowsiness while using it.
Can’t wait to return the Vision Pro, probably the most mind blowing piece of tech I’ve ever tried.
Can’t deal with these headaches after 10 minutes of use though.
– Rjey (@RjeyTech) February 14, 2024
They also do not like the weight of the device and the fact that most of it is located in the front. In addition, some people have allegedly suffered ruptured blood vessels in the eye due to the use of headsets.
However, it should be noted that VR headset users have been complaining about dry and red eyes for many years.
Apple Vision Pro turned out to be inconvenient to work with
But hardware problems are not the only reason for complaints. Another common complaint is that Vision Pro does not provide sufficient performance compared to their high cost.
Two hours after unboxing my Apple Vision Pro and using it, I decided to box it back up again and return it. It’s quite cool, but there’s nothing in it for me that I’ll use often enough to warrant my keeping it.
– Alexander Torrenegra (@torrenegra) February 13, 2024
One user noted that he felt dizzy while viewing Figma screens, but glasses are also not suitable for his work. Another engineer wrote that “the coding experience failed to convince him,” and that the focus problems caused headaches.
According to Carter Gibson, Senior Manager of Communities and Moderation at Google, “fussing with windows and file management” reduces productivity.
I don’t understand how creating a slide in Vision Ppro can consume less power than using a mouse and keyboard
Carter Gibson
How the return of Apple Vision Pro will affect the future of the device
It is not yet clear how the impressions of early users will affect Vision Pro in the future. Many people who intend to return the device are already looking forward to the second generation of the headset.
Others emphasized that the problem is not so much the technology as the lack of benefit or comfort from the gadget. It is also difficult to say how widespread this phenomenon is.
It is also unknown how many Vision Pro devices have actually been returned to stores.
As a reminder, Apple has sold up to 180 thousand. Vision Pro is available for pre-order, analysts say.
