Apple Vision Pro a flop? Users regret purchase one year from launch
A year after Apple launched the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, early adopters are voicing regret over the £3,500 purchase, citing discomfort, limited functionality, and poor resale value.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, multiple Vision Pro buyers have criticised the device's bulky design and questioned its practical use.
'It's just collecting dust. I think I've probably used it four times in the last year,' said Dustin Fox, a real estate agent in Virginia.
He noted that the headset's weight, over 1.3 pounds (nearly 600g), made it painful to wear for more than 30 minutes.
Fox added that while he considered selling the device, he doubted he would recoup even half the original cost.
Another user, Tovia Goldstein, echoed the sentiment: 'I wouldn't recommend anyone buying it, unless you're really rich and don't know what to do with your money.'
Apple releases Apple vision pro ... resulting in rise of Appleholes
Driver using apple vision pro while driving getting pulled over by police. People using them in public.....Appleholes... pic.twitter.com/GcyM1fmj9K
— Darth Intra (@darthintra) February 4, 2024
Some users also complained about the long startup process and negative public reactions when wearing the headset outside. One user reported reselling the Vision Pro for $1,900, roughly 46% less than the launch price.
While Apple promoted the Vision Pro as a gateway to a new era of spatial computing, the device has struggled to find traction.
Despite strong interest at launch — an estimated 160,000 to 180,000 units were pre-ordered — users quickly reported issues such as neck strain, headaches and poor usability.
Apple, which admitted early on that it did not expect mass-market sales, halved its shipment forecast to 400,000 units. Demo bookings dropped sharply, and reports surfaced that suppliers ceased production of key components just months after release.
If it wasn't already massively understood that Apple needs to lower the price of the Vision Pro… not a single contestant guessed within $2,200 of the real price.
Literally 'it's one banana Michael, what could it cost, $10?' but in reverse. pic.twitter.com/AHM60gfMeG — Quinn Nelson (@SnazzyLabs) May 14, 2025
In January 2025, Apple 'temporarily' paused manufacturing due to low demand.
Still, the company is reportedly working on two follow-up devices, including a lighter, more affordable Vision Pro 2.
Whether the next iteration can overcome the stumbles of its predecessor remains to be seen. For now, many users feel the Vision Pro was an expensive experiment that fell short of expectations.
"Early adopters of Apple's Vision Pro headsets have one thing to show for the year they've spent with their pricey purchases: regret." pic.twitter.com/qa4e2J1rnz — Rodrigo Fernandes (@rodrigofm) May 16, 2025
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