The Apple Vision Pro is the subject of criticism, now recurring, about its design and its weight. New feedback further confirms the occurrence of physical problems caused by prolonged wearing of Apple’s mixed reality headset.
While an international launch is slowly taking shape for the Vision Pro, Apple seems to be increasingly confronted with criticism concerning the comfort, considered very relative, offered by its mixed reality headset.
The Apple Vision Pro would hurt your head as much as your wallet
Like other media in recent weeks, the specialized site MarketWatch spoke with several Apple Vision Pro users explaining that they had suffered from health problems following the use of the headset. The most frequent comments concern the poor distribution of the weight of the device, which causes headaches and neck pain, but not only that. Some users actually report slightly more bizarre problems.
Among those interviewed by MarketWatchEmily Olman, marketing manager at Hopscotch Interactive, explains for example having had two “ black eyes » after wearing the Vision Pro for the first time. A concern to say the least, probably caused by the excessive weight of the helmet on the cheekbones of this user.
Cases far from isolated
Ian Beacraft, CEO of the consulting company Signal and Cipher, explained to MarketWatch having been confronted with pain at the base of the skull and at the top of the back… again a sign of weight not being sufficiently well distributed, causing muscle fatigue followed by more or less severe pain.
Since its launch, the Apple Vision Pro has been the target of numerous criticisms for its design and the pain it can cause for certain users. On Reddit and other forums, many people are talking about problems similar to those described above, as well as concerns related to eye strain. Some of the complainants nevertheless explain that they managed to alleviate these concerns by modifying the straps of the helmet themselves, or by outright equipping it with straps purchased from third-party manufacturers.
Contacted by MarketWatch, Apple has for the moment simply referred the site to its instructions for use. The firm recommends in particular taking a break every 20 to 30 minutes during the acclimatization period and stopping using the headset if you experience discomfort. It also advises its users to stop using the Vision Pro if it causes them head pain or eye fatigue.
Source : MacRumors
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