Vision Pro’s Path to Success: Slimmer Size, Lower Price

Oh man, where to even start with this whole Apple Vision Pro headset thing? It’s like, Apple went ahead, and as usual, decided they’re gonna redefine how we see headsets. Or, at least, how we’re supposed to. They’ve made this whole UX thing, like, absolute top-notch. But here’s the kicker—it’s still freaking huge and costs an arm and a leg. I mean, really, who’s gonna even buy this thing right now?

Apple’s got this motto—it’s like “tomorrow’s tech, today,” which I guess is their way of saying, “Yeah, we’re ahead of the game, deal with it.” But honestly, Vision Pro kinda pulls it off. It’s smooth, easy, and actually fun to use. Unlike, say, the Quest. The Quest tries, bless its heart, but just doesn’t hit the mark like Vision Pro does. But you’ve gotta lug this thing around—it’s big and not exactly budget-friendly.

So yeah, people are kinda split. Some folks think Vision Pro’s a dud. A rare miss for Apple, if you can believe it. But trust me, once you strap it on and mess around with it for a bit, you see where it really shines. The only problem? Most will never know ‘cause it’s just so dang out of reach.

Comparing it to a Ferrari is maybe a stretch, but hey, it sort of fits. Like, sure, not everyone’s zipping around in a Ferrari, but does that make it a bad car? Ha, no way. I’m not even sure what Apple’s sales were like, if they hit their goals or not. But using this thing? Wow. Just wow. It’s the price and size that hold it back, big time.

If Apple manages to shrink it down and cut the cost—we’re talking half the size and half the price—it’ll be huge. Like, game-changing huge. Imagine strolling into an Apple Store, seeing it there, and not having to sell a kidney.

Okay, let’s picture this—a more compact Vision Pro weighs in at what, 310 grams? Still no feather, but doable. Crazy how they might pull this off, especially with the battery being off-board like others do. Like, seriously, have you seen the Bigscreen Beyond? It’s this tiny thing, only 180 grams. Doesn’t have all the Vision Pro’s bells and whistles, but still, it shows what’s possible.

And hey, knock that price down to about $1,750. Yeah, not pocket change, but considering its capabilities, it’s way closer to being affordable. Apple could even spin it as the best TV anyone’s got at home. Imagine that pitch.

Not surprising, right? Everyone wants tech to be cheaper and smaller. But here’s the real deal—Vision Pro being its big ol’ self, backed by awesome UX, has a lot more to gain by slimming down compared to a Quest. Quest has its charm but still doesn’t quite make it, user-wise.

Here’s a thing: halving Quest isn’t gonna solve its awkward UX, but chop Vision Pro in half? Total game-changer, I swear.

Sure, easier said than done. Some might argue Apple’s UX magic comes from its high price tag, and maybe they’re right. That premium hardware isn’t cheap. But really, it’s the software that makes Vision Pro a standout. Case in point: Quest 3 actually out-resolves Vision Pro on paper, yet people feel Vision Pro just looks better. Why? Smart, thoughtful software.

When the miniaturized Vision Pro arrives? I’m not even talking about other cool upgrades we might see—less motion blur, clearer passthrough—all that jazz. I’m convinced, once it’s small and less pricey, it’ll take off. Just a matter of time before Apple figures out how to squeeze all that awesomeness into something more… well, manageable.