Spent a Week with Apple Vision Pro — It’s Wild, It’s Pricey, and It’s Very… Apple

Alright, folks — I did it. I strapped a $4,700 CAD headset to my face (yep, almost five grand after tax here in Ontario) and tried to live in Apple’s version of the future for a week. Spoiler: it was equal parts magic and madness.

First Impressions: Welcome to the Future, Eh?

Opening the box felt like stepping into a sci-fi movie. Apple nailed the unboxing experience — as always. Slipping on the Vision Pro, I got this weird moment of “Whoa… this is real now.”

The eye tracking? Freakishly accurate. The hand gestures? Surprisingly smooth — like you’re conducting an invisible orchestra in your living room. It actually worked better than I expected, and that’s saying something.

Using It Day to Day

So I tried to go full-on Tony Stark — answering texts in mid-air, dragging windows around my condo, watching Netflix in a giant floating theatre above my kitchen table. And you know what? It kinda worked.

Vision Pro turns your space into a digital playground. I had Safari open beside the window, Slack floating near the ceiling, and YouTube playing above the couch. Feels cool, but also a little surreal. Like you’re in a dream… where your forehead is slowly getting crushed.

FaceTime with Personas? Kinda Creepy

Apple’s “Persona” avatars are an interesting idea — basically a 3D version of your face. But I tested a call with my sister, and we both agreed: it looked like I’d been replaced by an AI version of myself that hadn’t quite figured out how to be human. So… still some work to do there.

Movie Nights? Incredible

I threw on Dune in full 3D with spatial audio, and it was the closest thing to having my own private Cineplex VIP. You feel totally immersed — like the world just melts away. If you’re into movies, this is chef’s kiss.

Comfort and Battery Life: Could Be Better

Look, I’m not gonna lie — this thing’s got some weight to it. After an hour or so, you’ll definitely feel it pressing down. And the 2-hour battery life? Not ideal. I ended up keeping the battery pack in my hoodie pocket like some kind of tech gremlin.

Also, if you’re wearing this in public in Canada… you’ll 100% get stared at. A lot.

Final Verdict

Apple Vision Pro is the most Apple product Apple’s ever made. It’s sleek, mind-blowing, expensive, and just a bit impractical. But holy heck, is it ever fun to use.

Would I recommend it?
Well — if you’re a dev, an early adopter, or just have cash burning a hole in your parka, absolutely. For everyone else? Maybe wait a generation or two.