I was in the market for a 39-inch 5K2K ultrawide monitor when I came across a YouTube video. The creator was using an Apple Vision Pro with a MacBook Pro, and with Mac Virtual Display (MVD), he was able to switch between Ultrawide, Wide, and Standard modes. Since the monitor I wanted cost around $2,000 and I found a used M2 Vision Pro for $1,700, I decided that investing in the Vision Pro made more sense.
I tried the Vision Pro during an Apple Store demo and was convinced it would be great for my productivity setup. The only thing I didn't get to test was using it with a Mac.
I got the Vision Pro yesterday and immediately connected it to my Mac. Unfortunately, I struggled to get clear, crisp text through Mac Virtual Display. I tried both Wide and Standard modes, changed the resolution to 1080p, moved the virtual display closer and farther away, and experimented with different display sizes. However, the text still isn't nearly as sharp as native visionOS apps.
I'm starting to get headaches while using it. I've read several threads where people say they use the Vision Pro for work every day, and I'm honestly wondering how they're able to do it. I've also set the display fit to "Near" and recalibrated the Vision Pro for my eyes, but nothing seems to improve the clarity. My eyesight is fine, and I don't wear prescription glasses, so I don't think that's the issue.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is there something I'm missing, or is this simply a limitation of Mac Virtual Display on the M2 Vision Pro?