When Apple unveiled the sleek new Vision Pro headset earlier this year, consumers marveled at its advanced capabilities. Equipped with over a dozen cameras and sensors, Apple promised an unparalleled mixed reality experience. However, some early adopters have complained about its bulkiness, with the headset weighing nearly as much as the latest 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

While Apple attempted to address comfort concerns by launching alternate headbands, including a dual-loop option, one intrepid Redditor decided more drastic measures were needed. Posting on the Apple Vision Pro subreddit under the handle grimdar, this innovator took headset customization into his own hands – with game-changing results.

grimdar had become enamored with the Solo Knit headband offered by Apple, enthusing over its soft feel and breathable fabric. Wanting to maximize this comfort, he decided to take a gamble: purchasing a second Solo Knit band (for $99) and essentially “doubling up” by connecting it to the top of the one already installed.

The result, grimdar explains, is a “blown away” level of comfort far surpassing Apple’s own options. Specifically, he notes how the dual bands lift the actual headset further from the face while better distributing its weight. For grimdar, this means enhanced airflow and blood circulation – two key ingredients for wearing a VR device over long stretches.

Fellow Redditors chimed in with amazed reactions, applauding grimdar’s ingenuity in cobbling together this easy yet effective hack. However, some pointed out the one significant catch: since each Solo Loop costs $99, replicating this setup could prove pricey. Still, for those craving peak coziness from their cutting-edge Apple headset, the cost may be no barrier.

Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro is a spatial computing device that blends digital content with the physical world using eye, hand, and voice controls. It features an infinite canvas for arranging apps, a personalized entertainment system, and a 3D camera for spatial photos and videos. The device is designed by Apple, with a custom dual-chip system for advanced spatial experiences. It includes a high-performance eye-tracking system, a sophisticated sensor array, and a custom micro-OLED display. The device supports spatial audio, audio ray tracing, and seamless integration with AirPods Pro (2nd generation).

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grimdar himself admits aesthetics need work, hinting at 3D-printed parts to streamline the doubled-up look in the next iteration. But on functionality alone, his comfort hack seems poised to catch on among Vision Pro users dissatisfied with what Apple currently provides out of the box.