The highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro has finally made its debut, and it’s making waves in the world of wearable computers. Priced at $3,499, the Vision Pro is Apple’s foray into what they call ‘spatial computing,’ where users can run apps all around them, effectively augmenting reality.

However, the Vision Pro is not the first of its kind. With the development of headset computers over the past decade, there are already some impressive products in the market. Meta’s Quest 3, for instance, offers a compelling VR experience with a vast library of games and some AR features, all at a significantly lower price point of $500.

Despite the competition, Apple has long been championing augmented reality over virtual reality, evident in their integration of AR tools in iOS and the inclusion of lidar depth scanners in their higher-end devices. The Vision Pro represents Apple’s vision of a complete computing device that seamlessly integrates into their ecosystem, allowing users to perform a wide range of tasks from work to entertainment.

On the positive side, the Vision Pro boasts a remarkable display with impressive video passthrough capabilities, as well as advanced hand and eye tracking. However, it comes with a hefty price tag and some drawbacks, such as inconsistent hand and eye tracking and somewhat eerie personas.

With the Vision Pro, Apple is aiming to revolutionize the way we interact with technology, bringing us one step closer to a future where digital information seamlessly integrates with the real world.