I’ll be honest—I was skeptical when Apple announced the Vision Pro 2 last month. The first version cost $3,499 and felt like a developer kit for rich people. But the new one starts at $2,999 and promises real improvements. I bought one (ouch) and used it for seven days straight. Here’s everything I learned.
Setup and Comfort
Out of the box, the Vision Pro 2 feels premium. The aluminum frame is light—about 450 grams. That’s still heavy for a headset, but the new dual-strap system distributes weight better. I wore it for two hours without discomfort, which is huge. The original gave me a headache after 30 minutes.
Display and Passthrough
The screens are absurdly sharp. Micro-OLED at 4000 pixels per inch means I can read text perfectly. Passthrough video is nearly seamless now. When someone walks into the room, I see them in real-time with almost no lag. It’s still not like normal vision—colors are slightly off—but it’s good enough to walk around safely.
Everyday Use
Here’s where it gets interesting. I tried working in it. I opened Safari, Slack, and a Notes window, all floating in my living room. Typing is rough without a keyboard. You have to use hand gestures, which feel cool for five minutes and then annoying. But watching movies? Incredible. I watched Dune: Part Two on a virtual 100-foot screen, and it felt like a private IMAX. The spatial audio is eerie—sound comes from where objects are in the room.
What’s Missing
Battery life is still terrible. Two hours max, and the external battery pack is a brick. The app ecosystem is small. Most apps are just iPad ports. There’s no killer app yet. Apple needs a game or social experience that makes this essential.
Should You Buy It?
If you have $3,000 to burn and love tech, yes. It’s a glimpse of the future. But for normal people? Wait for version 3. By then, the price will drop, and apps will catch up. Right now, it’s a luxury toy for early adopters. I’m keeping mine because I’m a nerd, but I can’t recommend it to my mom.
