Apple Vision Pro screens don’t have 4K resolution, but does that matter?

WITH Apple Vision Pro Already in the hands of the first buyers, we were able to find out more detailed information about its equipment. Since we are used to every time new products appear on the market that generate great interest, I’m fixing it conducted a very interesting disassembly of the space computer.

Thus, we were able to study not only the insides of Apple Vision Pro, but also some additional functions that Cupertino did not officially disclose. For example Indoor screens don’t technically support 4Kalthough this does not prevent them from being the most spectacular devices.

iFixit experts explained that Apple used its marketing tools very well, pointing out that each panel has more pixels than a 4K TV. However, the Californians avoided indicating that Apple Vision Pro is capable of offering content in 4K resolution.

After analyzing Apple Vision Pro screens using a microscope, experts confirmed that the size of each pixel is 7.5 microns. What the people of Cupertino have specified in the team’s specification sheet. On the other hand, they calculated the resolution of each screen in 3660 x 3200 pixels. This means they don’t achieve what is commercially considered 4K resolution (3840 x 2160); However, each panel used in headset Apple has more pixels than a 4K TV.

All the secrets of Apple Vision Pro revealed

Another interesting fact is the hellish pixel density of the Apple Vision Pro, which, according to iFixit calculations, is about 3380 pixels per inch. For comparison, Apple Vision Pro’s 2,500 pixels fit into one pixel on a 65-inch 4K TV.

But the story doesn’t end there. Experts were able to determine PPD or Pixels per degree; that is, the number of observed pixels per degree of vision. Average, Apple Vision Pro has a PPD of 34., based on a field of view of 100°. This puts it well above the Meta Quest 3, which has a PPD of 25, although it has a slightly wider field of view. At the same time, in PlayStation VR 2 PPD is estimated at 18.

Classical tear off from iFixit allowed us to learn much more about the Apple Vision Pro beyond its notorious screens. For example, the external battery includes three batteries, similar to those found on the iPhone 15 Plus, stacked on top of each other. Additionally, it has temperature sensors that monitor it to ensure it doesn’t overheat. Although perhaps the most curious thing is that he can boast accelerometer which turns on the LED when the user picks it up to check if it is charging.

Maintainability and durability issues.

In terms of repairability, the Apple Vision Pro is far from a “friendly” device for home repairs. Most space computer headset disassembly screws they are hidden, preventing easy access. Likewise, Cupertino residents used screws of different sizes and styles, which also complicates the task of disassembly.

Apple has made every effort to ensure that users can bring their Vision Pro to the Apple Store if they need technical assistance. Let’s not forget that repairing a device can cost almost the same amount as buying a new one.

Zach Nelsonfrom JerryRigAll, also published a video of disassembling the Apple Vision Pro, albeit using a much rougher method than iFixit. The YouTuber not only confirmed complaints about the low maintainability rating, but also demonstrated fragility of the external screenwhose resistance to scuffs and scratches is much lower than that of any smartphone on the market.