"Apple's Vision Pro remains the best VR headset by a mile, and there are many moments when it feels magical to use. I love staring at 3D photos, watching movies on huge screens, and working across a bunch of floating windows. But I noticed something weird after I wrote my first review in 2024: I took the headset off, put it back in its box, and didn't put it back on again."
"The new M5 model remains a very good headset, now slightly faster and more comfortable than its predecessor. But I've still found it hard to return to instead of just watching a movie on my iPhone or TV, or working right from my Mac. It requires putting something on my head, over my eyes, and creating an environment that I haven't gotten used to yet."
"It adds a band across the top of your head and embeds weights into the strap behind it. This helps to balance the headset so it doesn't feel as front-heavy, a complaint many had with the first version and its single-band strap. The whole setup is a hair heavier, but the better balance on my head is easily worth the tradeoff."
Apple's Vision Pro continues to lead VR headsets, delivering magical 3D photos, expansive virtual screens, and multitasking with floating windows. The M5 model improves speed and comfort, but the headset still feels isolating and inconvenient compared with watching on an iPhone, TV, or working on a Mac. Wearing the device requires covering the eyes and creating a separate environment that many users may not acclimate to. The Dual Knit Band significantly improves balance by adding a top strap and embedded rear weights, reducing front-heaviness and offering adjustable tightening via a single knob, at the cost of slight extra weight.
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