Test details

Vision Pro has a curved front glass that protects the cameras and sensors inside. It also protects the external EyeSight display. Possibly the first of its kind, drop resistance testing proved the Vision Pro to be more durable than expected.

A YouTuber with the nickname AppleTrack tested the durability of the Vision Pro with various drop and impact tests. The results were very positive.

The YouTuber initially slammed the headset against various surfaces to test how the user would react if they accidentally bumped into a wall, door, or furniture in virtual reality. The curved windshield had only minor scratches and scuffs and was not seriously damaged.

We also see the Vision Pro fall from various heights and survive the fall. It is not known exactly what the height was, but AppleTrack first threw the headset from its own height, then slightly higher, and then, standing on the sofa, launched it into free flight from what appeared to be an even higher height. than his door. At the same time, the headset always remained in good condition, although removable components could fall out. The internal displays also remained completely intact.

• However, one of the Vision Pro’s speakers stopped working after a few drops.
• There was also a small tear in the side latch that secures the headset to the head. It looks like it’s made of something like rubber or silicone. Later, a similar crack appeared on the other side.
• The light filter mounts (a bracket that attaches to the headset from the inside and sits on the face to protect the eyes from side light) also turned out to be a weak point. However, it can be easily reversed.

Windshield shattered on eighth fall from the highest height – a network of cracks appeared over the entire surface. But, as it turned out, this protective layer of glass peels off very easily after such destruction. And underneath there is absolutely an entire surface with surviving cameras and sensors. The internal displays continued to work, as did all other functions of the headset. The EyeSight features worked great, even if the outer glass didn’t reveal the cameras and sensors.

In summary, we can say that Vision Pro adapts very well to daily use. So even if you ignore all the warnings and hit a wall while playing or walking in the virtual space, your $3,500 is safe.

See the full recording of the testing process: video