I returned my Apple Vision Pro. Why is that? "The web is full of tragic stories full of regret and facial discomfort. Thousands of people lined up outside the Apple Store on Feb. 2 to witness the stunning debut of the Vision Pro, but disgruntled customers are returning their headsets this week. Why? For users who purchased the Vision Pro on the first day, Apple's 14-day return period will expire on February 16. It looks like these tech junkies keep their receipts and make sure everyone understands their dilemma on X.
I'm returning my vision pro,"An X user wrote, followed by a long article explaining why they were dropping Apple's first headset. "It was a terrible day. Can't believe it, but I returned Vision Pro,"One user said in a tweet from the Apple Store.
Goodbye, Vision Pro,"Another X user said that it was sad to put on their headset and return to the original box**. "The era of spatial computing is far from coming. "
Google Trends shows that searches for "return Apple vision" have spiked over the past week, with many original owners hoping to get their $3,500 back. The Vision Pro is one of the most sought-after product launches of the last decade, with Sam Altman calling it "the second most impressive technology since the iPhone." However, it looks like many users don't think their initial investment is worth it, or maybe they just want to give it a try in the first place.
According to tweets from dissatisfied users, Apple's Vision Pro seems to be too high, causing headaches and causing facial discomfort, and while the Vision Pro is beautiful and impressive in many ways, it may be a few generations before Apple really shines in the field of spatial computing.
Vision friends shared their harrowing personal stories of returning $4,000 worth of toys as if they had just lost their jobs. But there is a glimmer of truth in these tweets. Apple's Vision Pro has been a huge disappointment for many users, who hope that this expensive headset will be the "iPhone moment" of the AR VR world. At least for now, the Vision Pro isn't an iPhone yet.
Another criticism of the Vision Pro is that the number of applications offered for the product is small and the actual use cases are very limited. Netflix has not released the Vision Pro app, and co-CEO Greg Peters said his streaming service will take a "wait-and-see" approach. Although TikTok launched a native app for Vision Pro on Thursday, app developers have not shown great confidence in Vision Pro. This short** platform creates an immersive experience for Vision Pro, which may help pique user interest.
We don't know exactly how many people have returned their Vision Pros. Luckily, people feel compelled to write long-form Twitter posts to let us know when they'll be back in store with their receipts. Apple still has a long way to go before convincing people to replace their iPads with their new headsets.