Apple Vision Pro for SCREENS!

Summary

This video compares the Apple Vision Pro and the Immerse Visor, two 4K VR headsets. The Vision Pro offers immersive experiences with integrated entertainment and productivity apps but comes at a high price of $3500. In contrast, the Visor, priced at $950 or $400 with a membership, provides a more practical and portable option with extended screens and collaboration features, targeting the working professional. The review highlights the trade-offs between aesthetics, performance, and cost, suggesting the Visor as a more accessible and useful choice for everyday use.

Takeaways

• 🎥 The Apple Vision Pro and Visor are 4K VR headsets with high-resolution displays for each eye, offering unparalleled clarity and color depth.
• 🎮 Apple's headset includes integrated entertainment options like Apple TV Plus and gaming apps from the App Store, but lacks initial support for Netflix, Spotify, or YouTube.
• 🔋 The Apple Vision Pro has a battery life of 2 hours, while Visor offers a longer battery life of 3 hours, allowing for extended viewing experiences.
• 👥 Visor has a unique feature allowing users to watch TV with others using their headsets, including the Apple Vision Pro, enhancing social viewing experiences.
• 💼 Both headsets provide a floating 4K monitor experience and can switch between reality and virtual reality, aiding in work productivity and collaboration.
• 🖥️ Visor offers up to five extended virtual screens across various devices, while the Apple Vision Pro allows mirroring one MacBook screen, catering to different work preferences.
• 🤝 Visor excels in remote collaboration, simulating co-working in the same physical space, which is a step beyond the 2D FaceTime video tiles offered by Apple.
• 👓 Aesthetically, both headsets are designed with style in mind, with Visor resembling sunglasses and the Vision Pro, fashionable ski goggles, and both offer prescription lens add-ons.
• 🏋️‍♂️ Visor is lightweight and portable, fitting in the palm of your hand, while the Vision Pro is bulkier and heavier, which may affect comfort during long use.
• 🎶 The Vision Pro features onboard dual-driver audio pods with spatial audio, providing a personalized and immersive sound experience.
• 💰 Price-wise, the Apple Vision Pro is significantly more expensive at $3,499, compared to Visor's $949, with a membership option reducing the upfront cost to just $400.

Q & A

What are the two 4K headsets being compared in the video?

The two 4K headsets being compared are Apple's $3500 headset and the $950 Immerse Visor.

What is the primary factor that both headsets share in terms of visual quality?

Both headsets share ultra-high 4K resolution per eye, providing unmatched clarity with crisp colors and deep blacks.

How does the Apple Vision Pro integrate with Apple's ecosystem?

The Apple Vision Pro is built into the Apple ecosystem with Apple TV Plus, streaming services, and games available on the App Store.

What is a notable absence in the Apple Vision Pro's app offerings?

There are no confirmed plans for Netflix, Spotify, or YouTube apps on the Apple Vision Pro.

What is the battery life for each headset?

The Apple Vision Pro's battery lasts for 2 hours, while the Visor's battery lasts for three hours.

What unique feature does the Visor have that the Apple Vision Pro does not?

The Visor has the ability to watch TV with others using any headset that runs immersed, including the Apple Vision Pro.

How does the Apple Vision Pro enhance work productivity?

The Apple Vision Pro enhances work productivity by providing a floating 4K monitor, seamless switching between reality and virtual reality, and the inclusion of Apple's productivity apps.

What is the main difference in the number of screens provided by the Visor compared to the Apple Vision Pro for work setups?

The Visor provides 5 plus 4K screens from your computer, phone, and tablet, while the Apple Vision Pro allows mirroring one MacBook screen.

How does the Visor enhance collaboration in a work environment?

The Visor enhances collaboration by allowing users to work remotely with others as if they were in the same physical room, enabling shared whiteboarding and screen sharing.

What are the two main form factors for the headsets in terms of comfort?

For the Visor, there is a stem configuration resembling sunglasses and a strap configuration for maximum support. For the Apple Vision Pro, there is a solo knit band with a bit dial and a Dual Loop band.

How does the Apple Vision Pro's audio system differ from the Visor's approach to audio?

The Apple Vision Pro has onboard dual driver audio pods with spatial audio and room acoustic analysis, while the Visor allows users to connect their favorite Bluetooth headphones.

What processors are used in the Apple Vision Pro, and what is their purpose?

The Apple Vision Pro uses the M2 Chip, similar to a MacBook Pro, and the R1 chip for computer vision algorithms like hand tracking and environment tracking.

What is the retail price for the Apple Vision Pro and the Visor, and is there an alternative pricing option for the Visor?

The Apple Vision Pro retails for $3,499, and the Visor retails for $949. There is a membership option for the Visor that reduces the upfront cost to just $400.

What is the main advantage of the Visor over the Apple Vision Pro in terms of everyday usefulness?

The Visor is built with the working professional in mind, focusing on essential features for productivity and comfort without the extra bells and whistles, making it more practical for everyday use.

Outlines

00:00

😎 High-End VR Headset Comparison

The script introduces a comparison between Apple's $3500 4K VR headset and a $950 alternative, the Visor. It sets the stage for an evaluation based on everyday usefulness, emphasizing the importance of practicality over price. Both headsets boast 4K resolution per eye, providing a high-definition, immersive viewing experience. The script hints at the entertainment capabilities of Apple's headset, including its integration with Apple TV Plus and other services, while also noting the lack of confirmed plans for popular apps like Netflix and Spotify. The Visor, on the other hand, offers a longer battery life and access to a broader range of streaming services. The comparison also touches on the potential for collaborative and immersive work experiences, suggesting that while both headsets offer unique features, the Apple Vision Pro leans towards a more immersive experience at a higher cost.

05:01

🛠️ Work and Productivity Features

This paragraph delves into the work and productivity aspects of the two headsets. Both offer a floating 4K monitor and the ability to switch between reality and virtual reality for focused work environments. The Apple Vision Pro is equipped with Apple's productivity apps and the ability to mirror a MacBook screen, while the Visor provides multiple 4K screens from various devices and a more flexible setup for work. The script also discusses the collaboration features of each headset, with the Vision Pro offering 2D FaceTime video tiles and the Visor enabling a more immersive shared virtual space for remote collaboration. The Visor is portrayed as a more practical choice for professionals seeking a versatile and accessible work tool, while the Vision Pro's high price and limited screen options may be a drawback for some users.

10:03

🎨 Aesthetics and Design Considerations

The script compares the aesthetics and design of the two headsets, noting that both were designed with a focus on style, with the Visor resembling sunglasses and the Vision Pro akin to fashionable ski goggles. It discusses the importance of comfort, weight, and form factor, highlighting the Visor's sleek, lightweight design that is easy to carry and use in public, versus the Vision Pro's heavier, bulkier form that may be less practical for everyday use. The paragraph also touches on the options for wearing each headset, with the Visor offering a choice between a stem or strap configuration, and the Vision Pro providing a solo knit band or a dual loop band. The Visor is praised for its portability and discreet appearance, while the Vision Pro's design choices are criticized for potentially limiting its usability in public settings.

🔊 Audio and Interaction Features

This section of the script discusses the audio capabilities of the headsets, with the Vision Pro featuring onboard dual-driver audio pods that deliver personalized sound while still allowing the user to hear their surroundings. It also mentions the spatial audio and audio room tracing technologies that adapt the sound to the user's environment. In contrast, the Visor does not have these advanced audio features but allows users to connect their preferred Bluetooth headphones, passing the savings on to the consumer. The script also addresses the interaction methods of the headsets, noting that both use eye and hand tracking for a hands-free experience. The performance of the devices is compared, with the Visor running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2 processor, and the Vision Pro boasting two chips, the M2 and the R1, for enhanced performance in various aspects of the headset's operation.

💰 Pricing and Value Proposition

The final paragraph wraps up the comparison by discussing the pricing of the two headsets. The Apple Vision Pro is priced at $3499, while the Visor is significantly more affordable at $949, with a membership option that reduces the upfront cost to just $400. The script emphasizes the value of the Visor, suggesting that it offers a compelling experience without the excess features that drive up the price of the Vision Pro. It concludes by stating that the Visor is designed with the working professional in mind, focusing on practicality and customer insights to create an ideal and useful headset, while the Vision Pro's high price and extensive tech may be overkill for most users.

Keywords

💡4K resolution

4K resolution refers to a display resolution of approximately 4,000 pixels horizontally across the screen. In the context of the video, it highlights the ultra-high resolution offered by both the Apple Vision Pro and the Visor headsets, providing users with a high-definition visual experience akin to having a 4K OLED TV for each eye. This is a key feature for an immersive and detailed virtual reality experience.

💡Headset

A headset, in this video, refers to a wearable device that provides virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) experiences. The script compares two headsets, the Apple Vision Pro and the Visor, focusing on their capabilities, design, and price. Headsets are central to the video's theme as they are the primary subject of the comparison.

💡Immersive experience

An immersive experience is one that engulfs the user in a virtual environment, making them feel as if they are part of that world. The video mentions that the Apple Vision Pro is designed to provide such experiences, with capabilities like spatial computing and the ability to watch movies or play games in a fully immersive environment.

💡Augmented reality (AR)

Augmented reality is a technology that overlays digital information or images onto the real world, enhancing the user's perception of their surroundings. The script discusses how the Visor can be used for AR, allowing users to enhance their physical environment with digital elements, which is a key differentiator from the immersive VR experience offered by the Apple Vision Pro.

💡Spatial computing

Spatial computing is a term used by Apple to describe the technology that allows for the interaction with a three-dimensional virtual environment. The video mentions that the Apple Vision Pro can seamlessly switch between reality and virtual reality, or 'spatial computing,' providing a more interactive and immersive experience.

💡Productivity apps

Productivity apps are software applications designed to help users perform tasks more efficiently. The script notes that the Apple Vision Pro includes Apple's productivity apps like Pages, Notes, and Numbers, which are intended to enhance work efficiency within the VR environment.

💡Collaboration

Collaboration in the video refers to the ability of the headsets to enable users to work together in a shared virtual space. The Visor is highlighted for its advanced collaboration features, allowing users to work remotely with others as if they were in the same physical room, which is a significant aspect of the headset's utility for professional use.

💡Qualcomm Snapdragon xr2 plus Gen 2

The Qualcomm Snapdragon xr2 plus Gen 2 is a processor designed specifically for XR (extended reality) devices. The script mentions that the Visor uses this processor, which is currently considered the best in the market, indicating the high performance and advanced capabilities of the Visor headset.

💡M2 Chip and R1 chip

The M2 Chip and R1 chip are processors used in the Apple Vision Pro. The M2 Chip is likened to having a MacBook Pro's capabilities in a headset, while the R1 chip handles computer vision algorithms. The combination of these chips positions the Vision Pro as a high-performance device, capable of advanced VR functionalities.

💡Aesthetics

Aesthetics refers to the visual appeal or beauty of an object. The script discusses the design considerations of both headsets, noting that they were created with aesthetics in mind, with the Visor resembling sunglasses and the Vision Pro resembling fashionable ski goggles, emphasizing the importance of design in the user experience.

💡Price

Price is a critical factor discussed in the video, comparing the high cost of the Apple Vision Pro at $3,499 to the more affordable Visor at $949, or even $400 with a membership option. The price point is a significant aspect of the video's theme, as it influences the value proposition and target audience for each headset.

Highlights

Apple's 4K pry headset is priced at $3500, while the visor 4K pry headset is offered at $950, with a membership option reducing the upfront cost to just $400.

Both headsets offer ultra high 4K resolution per eye, providing a clarity comparable to having a 4K OLED TV for each eyeball.

Apple's headset, Vision Pro, includes built-in entertainment options like Apple TV plus and a range of games from the App Store.

The Vision Pro lacks confirmed plans for Netflix, Spotify, or YouTube apps, unlike the visor which supports these streaming services.

Apple's battery life is 2 hours, which may not suffice for long entertainment sessions, whereas visor offers a 3-hour battery life.

Visor allows watching TV with others using any headset, including the Apple Vision Pro, which is a unique social feature not seen with Vision Pro.

Vision Pro focuses on immersive experiences but may be overkill for everyday use due to its high price and extensive features.

Both headsets enable floating 4K monitors and switching between reality and virtual reality for work productivity.

Visor provides up to five extended virtual screens across different operating systems, enhancing work flexibility.

Vision Pro showcases 2D FaceTime video tiles for collaboration, a small step forward from traditional video conferencing.

Visor takes remote collaboration further with shared virtual spaces, allowing for whiteboarding and screen sharing as if co-located.

The Apple Vision Pro is designed with aesthetics in mind, resembling fashionable ski goggles, but at the cost of weight and comfort.

Visor has a sleek form factor similar to sunglasses, being lightweight and portable for use in public without drawing stares.

Vision Pro's audio features onboard dual driver pods with spatial audio and room acoustic analysis for a personalized sound experience.

Visor, while lacking the advanced audio features of Vision Pro, allows connection to personal Bluetooth headphones, passing on savings to users.

Performance-wise, Vision Pro is equipped with the M2 Chip and R1 Chip, offering high computational power for VR capabilities.

Visor uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon xr2 plus Gen 2 processor, currently the best XR processor on the market.

In terms of value for money, visor is a more practical choice for everyday use, especially considering its significantly lower price.

Transcripts

this is Apple's $3500 4K pry headset and

this is visor a $950 4K pry headset or

should I say $400 watch till the end

today we're comparing both of these

headsets to find out which one would be

most worth it for you all right here's

how this is going to work we're going to

evaluate both headsets based on daytoday

usefulness I mean you don't just spend

thousands of dollars on a headset for it

to sit on a

shelf both headsets have ultra high 4K

resolution per eye that's basically like

having a 4K OLED TV for each of your

eyeballs giving you unmatched Clarity

with crisp colors and deep blacks now

you can take a 4K screen with you

wherever you go even in bed he's going

to try to finish Lord of the Rings on

his work from home lunch

break now let's talk about the

differences now we all know that Apple's

a Powerhouse when it comes to

entertainment you got Apple TV plus

along with other streaming services and

a plethora of games which can be found

on their App Store and guess what all of

that is going to be built into the Apple

Vision Pro so far there are no confirmed

plans for Netflix Spotify or YouTube

apps on the Vision Pro I wonder why

drama plus you can have a fully

immersive experience or you can use

augmented reality to enhance your

physical surroundings Apple's battery

lasts 2 hours good luck getting through

Lord of the Rings a visor wasn't made

for all the immersive experiences that

Apple spent so much time focusing on man

why' I say it like that it's not bad but

they did spend too much time on it with

visor you can still watch your favorite

movies TV shows and sports you'll have

access to streaming services like

Netflix Prime video and even Apple TV

plus just saying in contrast to Apple's

battery lasting 2 hours visor lasts for

three now you can watch Lord of the

Rings now something visor has that we

didn't see with the Vision Pro is the

ability to watch TV with others as long

as they have a headset that runs

immersed including the Apple Vision Pro

you're saying so points no wait we're

not doing points let's do points but I

think Apple's going to win this one yeah

that's not do points now while both

headsets have great entertainment

experiences the immersive experiences

push the Vision Pro over the top see I

could be a nice guy y'all thought I was

going to be biased I mean I don't know

about you but I would love to sit in a

land speeder watching the Mandalorian

but it will cost you $3500 I'm glad they

spent a lot of time on it now was talk

about everybody's favorite topic work in

productivity that's fine I get that but

you're wrong and I hate you that not

your favorite topic that's that's my

favorite topic you heard that renji

that's my favorite topic I love work

both headsets have a floating 4k monitor

in front of you and can seamlessly

switch between reality and virtual

reality or as Apple likes to call it

spatial Computing land but we like to

call it being

immersed okay so hold on why would

anybody want to be fully immersed while

working working in augmented reality

allows you to see your real world

surroundings while being in virtual

reality allows you to cut out

distractions and focus on your work but

both headsets can do this and again both

headsets have ultra high 4K resolution

per eye not to mention there's no glare

or Reflections to distract you like you

have with your normal monitors and

finally both headsets allow you to

collaborate with others now let's get

into the differences we'll start with

screens the Apple Vision Pro lets you

mirror one MacBook screen which you can

reposition or resize however you want

Apple's also including their

productivity apps on the Vision Pro so I

personally don't use Apple's

productivity apps like Pages notes and

numbers but if you work within that

productivity Suite then you'll fit right

in visor gives you 5 plus 4K screens

from your computer along with your phone

and your tablet and you can open

whatever apps you would already use on

your computer and other devices your

screens can be resized and repositioned

wherever you want allowing you to create

your perfect work setup no matter where

you are division Pro showcase their

version of collaboration with 2D

FaceTime video tiles giving users the

ability to reposition and resize them

which seems pretty cool but in reality

it's only a small step forward from

collabor we already know on Zoom they

did show off personas which starts off

with the face scan using your Vision Pro

and allows you to join FaceTime calls

even if you have your headset on but

even those are still on 2D tiles now

visor takes collaboration even further

by allowing you to work remotely with

others as if you were in the same

physical room and that means you can

whiteboard or share as many screens as

you want just like you were sitting next

to your cooworker in the office I mean

division Pro will have co-working thanks

to immersed visor will allow you to join

virtual cafes or co-working spaces

similar to Wei work here you can meet

and work alongside people from all

around the world allowing you to network

with other professionals without even

leaving your living room or let's be

honest for some of you without even

leaving the toilet it's a damn shame

when you got to go you got to go this

closes the lid on the work and

productivity section I'm feeling pretty

good about this one let's do points this

one ghost advisor look The Vision Pro

will have an extensive App Store but

with only one mirrored MacBook screen

users will be locked into the Apple

ecosystem visor on the other hand

supports up to five extended virtual

screens on Mac windows and Linux making

it accessible to everyone and while the

Face Time tiles are a nice touch on the

Vision Pro the future of collaboration

is more than just 2D faces it's a shared

virtual space where you can work

together as if you were in the same room

even when you physically

aren't I think that's fair I regret

nothing the end what is

this a center for ants the center has to

be at least three times s bigger than

this unlike most headsets we've seen to

date both visor and Vision Pro were

designed with Aesthetics in mind we

designed with Aesthetics in mind with

design with Aesthetics in mind with

design with Aesthetics both headsets

have very clear design Inspirations

sunglasses for visor and fashionable ski

goggles for the Vision Pro and if you

wear glasses both headsets will have

add-ons for custom prescription lenses

let's get into the differences starting

with size weight and form factor the big

pain point for everyone we've been in

this space for a long time and we

constantly hear I don't want to wear

wear a 2 lb brick on my face in which I

respond all right chill out after

hearing this over and over we now have

it drilled into our minds people just

don't want to wear a heavy device visor

has a Sleek form factor that resembles a

pair of sunglasses can fit in the palm

of your hand and weighs less than your

average Apple I did that it's small

enough to just throw in your backpack

you can take it and use it at the coffee

shop at the airport on the subway or

wherever you go you can work in public

with visor without feeling like

everybody in the room is staring at you

thinking what is that person

wearing my then you got the Vision Pro

where the form factor resembles a

thicker set of ski goggle weighing about

the same as a small watermelon that's at

least a pound and a half of glass in

aluminum sitting on your face that

headset is heavy yeah it's just really

heavy for a VR headset because of all

the metal and the extra screens and

everything something that's $3,500 that

you're only going to use for like 5 to

10 minutes every few days it's like a

really expensive to now to their credit

they were thinking about weight when

they decided to take the battery off of

the device and attach it through a cord

to an external battery pack which is a

smart move to reduce weight 650 g on the

front of your face might be okay for a

15-minute demo but it's not going to

feel great for a 2-hour movie and that's

one of the major use cases Apple could

have used lighter material but they

chose to use their iconic glass and

aluminum and that will cost them when it

comes to comfort for long use and it'll

cost you $3,500 money please or you can

give Buy for $400 guess you got to watch

till the end with visor there are two

options for Comfort a stem configuration

that resembles traditional sunglasses

and a strap configuration for maximum

support for the Vision Pro there are

also two options the solo knit band with

bit dial and the Dual Loop band it does

seem like apple spent a lot of time

designing the solo knit band we've never

seen such a beautifully designed head

strap like this before but because the

device is so heavy it looks like apple

may require the Dual Loop band for all

their demos all right points you had to

see that one coming we're actually

trying to be fair let's be honest The

Vision Pro is a beautiful piece of

technology but because of its size

weight and bulkier form factor it just

doesn't seem like a practical device to

be using in public so as far as

portability and form factor are

concerned I think viser takes this one

let's be honest here what would you

rather wear on your face I have a couple

speakers playing uh some Acid Jazz this

one should be quick the vision Pro's got

onboard dual driver audio pods

positioned next to each year to deliver

personalized sound while letting you

hear what's around you spatial audio

makes sounds feel like they're coming

from your surroundings audio R tracing

analyze your rooms acoustic properties

to adapt to mash sound to your space

it's incredible is the sound is

surrounding really what are we talking

about some Echo locations what am I a

bat am I talking at what cost yeah visor

doesn't have that but visor does allow

you to connect your favorite Bluetooth

headphones so instead of rebuilding the

headphones you already have and charging

you extra we just rather pass the

savings on to you all right time for

points hey I told you this is going to

be quick

with both the Vision Pro and visor there

are no controllers you're using your

eyes and your hands to interact with

virtual objects and that is probably the

closest thing to mind control that

exists and when it comes to Performance

we have to talk about the processors

that are in these devices visor is

running the Qualcomm Snapdragon xr2 plus

Gen 2 and with good reason the xr2 plus

Gen 2 is currently the best XR processor

that's on the market today and there's

only a handful of devices that have

access to this chip the Apple Vision Pro

is not skipping on performance it has

two whole chips it's got the M2 Chip and

the R1 the M2 Chip is like having a

whole MacBook Pro on your face the R1

chip handles all the computer vision

algorithms like hand tracking

environment tracking video pass through

and in having both of these processors

no other headset on the market can

really compete with it that's a wrap on

the performance category let's see those

points we're going to have to give Apple

the win on this one this scary black bar

is what you spend on things that no one

ever ever needs we already know division

Pro retails for

$3,499 and the visor retails for

$949 however however there is a

membership option that drastically

reduces The Upfront cost to just $400

only $400 Upfront for a 4K pry headset

that's pretty insane check out the link

in the description to learn more all

right final category let's get to the

points for this one visor wins by

2550 points oddly specific huh cuz

that's how much money you would save

buying the visor over the Apple Vision

bro just kidding I know it's not fair

for a device that has everyday

usefulness and won't collect dust on

your shelf visor clearly wins here

especially for the price look the Apple

Vision Pro comes packed with the most

amount of tech but that comes at a

really high price the truth is it can be

overkill for most people visor is built

with the working professional in mind

ERS is already the most used arvr work

cap on every other headset which means

we have the most customer insights

enabling us to make the most ideal and

useful headset and that's why we've

built visor we intentionally left out

the extra bells and whistles that don't

matter so we can build you a compelling

headset that does wow all right that

wraps up this comparison between the

Apple Vision Pro and the immerse visor I

hope this video gave you a clear

understanding of what headset would be

most worth it for you

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