In the “Apple Vision Pro Review” YouTube video, Marques Brownlee expresses his excitement about the new Apple VR headset, despite its limitations, due to its novelty and potential future implications as a first-generation product from Apple with the “Pro” label. He praises the impressive micro OLED display, high refresh rate, and accurate calibration, but acknowledges the compromises made for performance, such as faked rendering and a narrow field of view with chromatic aberration. He is also impressed with the pass-through capability, FaceTime, Mac virtual display, and AR experiences, although there are limitations, such as the absence of popular apps and the uncomfortable strap. The speaker remains optimistic about the Vision Pro’s potential, acknowledging its high cost but appreciating the innovative features and growing attention towards VR and AR technology.
The Vision Pro headset is best suited for iPhone users and those within the Apple ecosystem. He mentions the seamless integration of continuity features, such as copying text between devices, and two standout features: FaceTime and Mac virtual display. Marques is particularly impressed with FaceTime’s ability to create a realistic and conversational experience, as well as the virtual display feature that allows users to expand their Mac display and interact with applications in a 3D environment. Despite some limitations, such as the inability to see a keyboard while using immersive apps, he considers the Mac virtual display his favorite feature. However, he also acknowledges the developing app situation with only 600 apps made specifically for the Vision Pro on launch day and some limitations for developers figuring out how to adapt to the 3D space