Apple’s Vision Pro is an impressive piece of technology, but its $3,400 price tag indicates that even CEO Tim Cook recognizes it as a specialized product, and the over 600g weight leads many to find it uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour.
Chinese manufacturer Vivo has sought to remedy both concerns with a design that closely resembles Apple’s spatial computer.
## Vision Pro Price and Comfort
The primary grievances users have regarding Vision Pro have been its price and comfort. Cook acknowledged last year that the product was not likely to appeal to a broad audience at its current cost, labeling it as “tomorrow’s technology today.” Those who opted to purchase one often report discomfort, feeling too hot and heavy after wearing it for more than thirty to sixty minutes. This was certainly my own perspective after trying it.
## Vivo Vision
Today, Vivo has introduced what it refers to as the discovery edition of the Vivo Vision, a near-exact replica of Vision Pro. Not only does the device closely resemble Apple’s headset in design, but it seems to mimic much of the user interface and high-resolution graphics.
> The Vivo Vision Discovery Edition operates on OriginOS Vision, facilitating natural and intuitive interactions. Information is presented seamlessly in the surrounding environment, allowing users to transition from traditional “tap-through-screen” interactions to “move-and-pinch” gestures. With high-precision eye-tracking at 1.5°, 26 degrees of freedom for fingertip gesture recognition, and a vertical tracking range of 175°, users can enjoy intuitive and responsive controls. Moreover, its Dual Micro-OLED screens offer 8K binocular resolution, 94% DCI-P3 color coverage, and DeltaE At just 398g, with a height of 83 mm and a thickness of 40 mm, it is 26% smaller than the industry average, enhancing overall comfort.
While the company has not officially disclosed a price for the device, Gizmochina reports that company representatives have suggested it will be priced around 10,000 yuan ($1,400).
## It’s Not Real Competition
What Vivo Vision evidently lacks is integration within the Apple ecosystem. It also seems that it may only be available for sale in China. The company has announced that there will be demo sessions conducted in 12 authorized stores throughout major Chinese cities, encouraging potential buyers to test it before making a purchase.
