Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) revealed an exciting new product: the Vision Pro, a virtual reality headset. The device was lauded by Apple aficionados but met with skepticism by others, largely due to its price. The Vision Pro is listed at US$3,499, or $5,300 Australian dollars. To reckon the investment, here’s what else you could buy for the price of the Vision Pro:
1. Six PlayStation 5 consoles: Sony’s popular device is sold at Big W for $799. With the money you’d spend on the Vision Pro, you could buy six PS5s and even score some AAA games and a special edition Nintendo Switch.
2. 200 movie tickets: A standard adult ticket at HOYTS in Melbourne is $24.50. Instead of the Vision Pro, you could purchase 215 movie tickets for Barbie and Oppenheimer.
3. VIP festival packages: $5,300 could buy not one, but two luxury 3-day VIP Village Event Tickets and Hotel Packages to Splendour In The Grass. The package includes a suite in Mantra with an ocean view, and a pre-party event and Sunday brunch.
4. Quality furniture at IKEA: Narcity derived a list from IKEA’s online catalogue, which includes everything you’d need for a one-bedroom apartment with plenty of storage for $5,300.
5. European vacation: $5,300 can cover round-trip economy class flights on carriers like China Eastern Airlines and AirAsiaX between Sydney and Rome and Airbnb accommodations in Rome and Florence. Additional costs for train outings and other activities bring the total to a rough calculation of $5,200, leaving $100 for miscellaneous purchases.
While the Vision Pro comes with its allure, the opportunities for the same price tag could make potential buyers rethink their choice. The anticipation around the Vision Pro’s price point left audiences awestruck at WWDC, leading some to reconsider its practicality compared to what else that amount could afford.
