If Apple paid me a six figure salary, I would be more than happy to look for solutions to the problems they created! Hit me, Tim! I might even actually do some work for that kind of money every now and then. Promise.
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Apple Vision Pro Weighs Almost as Much as a 12.9-Inch iPad Pro
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That is Apple's job, not the end-user.
This. It's not that bad on your neck, although that's coming from an averaged muscle male who works out so I don't rule out how it's going to feel for those with weaker necks. FYI women are significantly disadvantaged with things such as whiplash and neck injuries because they have less musculature. I'm not trying to extrapolate an injury which happens in milliseconds to wearing a headset for minutes/hours, but insidious chronic injuries are a thing also.
But to your point, the discomfort is in other areas as well. After about an hour on the Quest 2 my forehead and eyes would hurt and often I'd have a mild headache which would worsen if I kept it on.
It’s a start I suppose… a heavy, cumbersome, pointless start
This opens a new market in wearable neck support and stretch attachments.
And a clip to attach the battery to the back strap for counterweight.
And a clip to attach the battery to the back strap for counterweight.
I also don’t get the EyeSight. Who cares? It’s not gonna matter to my cat. Could have saved weight and cost.
Here’s how Vision Pro’s weight stacks up to some of the other headsets on the market:
| Device | Weight (ounces) | Weight (grams) |
| Apple Vision Pro | 21.2 and 22.9 ounces | 600 to 650 grams |
| Meta Quest Pro | 25.5 ounces | 722 grams |
| Meta Quest 3 | 18.2 ounces | 515 grams |
| Meta Quest 2 | 17.7 ounces | 503 grams |
| PlayStation VR2 | 19.7 ounces | 560 grams |
It's heavy. And weight distribution is also a thing with the Vision Pro weight sitting away from your face on a cloth cushion. Let's see what people think when they're delivered, all we know so far is from most who've tried it the most common feedback was 'it's heavy!'
My AirPods Max didn't bother me at all, I can use them for hours, no trouble.
I have the Quest 3 and it’s comfortable with the BOBOVR strap. Is 85g more really a huge difference? 🤔
It's half an iPhone 14
Talking about weight, the Vision Pro is roughly 3 iPhone 14 Pros
Most reviewers mentioned that when they added the Dual Loop Band, the too much weight problem was gone.
Right. I wasn't speaking for anyone else here, although there are plenty of people who think the weight of the APM is off-putting based off what I've read in multiple forums. There are also plenty of people who don't find the weight to be a problem. However, if you asked all of those people if they would rather have a lighter version of APM, at least 95% of them would say yes. The other 5% would be lying.
good point, but for what it's worth the weight of the AirPod Max has never bothered me either. But it does seem more balanced. Time will tell about the APV.
is it? which part, the finding problems part or the think of what works for you part? cause the point was, maybe people who haven't tried it on yet (all of us, or at least most), might wait before saying the sky is falling down.
Because it doesn't matter if it weighs less than the Quest Pro, because the Vision Pro weighs more than the Quest 3 (which weighs 515g)
That reminds me of what they say about wet suits and peeing... but never mind. of course everyone is going to want it lighter, and cheaper, and higher resolution, with a forehead magic fingers massager built in. oh, and can it be air conditioned too? Who is going to say no to any of that? (except maybe the magic fingers).
point is you voiced your opinion on weight of the AirPods Max. Others have voiced theirs too. Personal preference is just that right? Even better when you can couple it with choice.
Exactly. I have no issue with others sharing their experiences. That is part of why we are all here in the first place.
Looking forward to the $999 accessory called “Vision Pro - the neckbrace” added as a mid-cycle accessory.