Mark Zuckerberg continues to criticize Apple’s Vision Pro headset.
In a recent post on Threads, the CEO of Meta engaged in a conversation with Benedict Evans, a partner at Mosaic Ventures, expressing his dissatisfaction with the “tradeoffs” in Apple’s VR headset. Zuckerberg argued that these tradeoffs make Apple’s $3,500 product inferior to Meta’s $500 competitor, Quest.
Evans initially highlighted the differences between the two devices, suggesting that Apple’s Vision Pro aligns more closely with Meta’s long-term goals. He pointed out that while Apple’s device represents what Meta aims to achieve in 3-5 years, Meta’s Quest is priced similarly to what Apple envisions for the future.
Zuckerberg responded by emphasizing that while Apple’s device may boast higher resolution, it comes with numerous drawbacks that make it inferior overall. He stated that Meta’s goal is not to replicate Apple’s approach but to offer a better product. He expressed concerns about potential regressions in Meta’s devices if they were to adopt similar tradeoffs.
While acknowledging the higher resolution of Apple’s device, Zuckerberg argued that this came at the expense of other essential features like ergonomics and motion blur. He questioned whether Apple’s decision to prioritize resolution was a clear win, especially considering that Quest also offers excellent resolution.
Apple has reported sales of over 200,000 Vision Pro units since its preorder availability in January. In contrast, Meta sold 20 million Quest units between 2019 and February 2023. Meta’s Reality Labs division achieved over $1 billion in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023, largely attributed to Quest’s strong performance during the holiday season.
Zuckerberg’s criticism of Apple’s Vision Pro is part of an ongoing trend. He previously expressed his dissatisfaction with the device’s price, specifications, and overall vision at a Meta company meeting and through social media posts.
