The Vision Pro sees Apple finally entering the augmented reality (AR) sector years after rivals such as Google and Microsoft launched products that were not considered major successes.

The device features futuristic eye tracking and gesture control features that have impressed reviewers, in addition to very high resolution micro-OLED displays that eliminate the ‘checkerboarding’ phenomenon that typically plagues cheaper alternatives.

The amount of tech stuffed into the relatively small device is impressive, although a hefty price tag of $3,499 in the US will probably prevent it going mainstream until a cheaper refresh is announced. Regardless, Apple’s approach is an impressive demonstration of what current AR tech is capable of when concerns over cost are largely an afterthought.

One of the Vision Pro’s most immediately notable features is its exterior screen, known as EyeSight, that displays a 3D-ish video of the user’s eyes. iFixit’s Charlie Sorrel, who took the device apart, questions...