The CultCast M5 Vision Pro — first impressions! (CultCast #722)
Oct 23, 2025
D. Griffin Jones, a tech writer and video reviewer, shares his insights after 24 hours with the M5 Vision Pro, discussing its unboxing and unique dual knit band. Lewis Wallace dives into the new iOS beta, highlighting a toggle for the controversial Liquid Glass feature. The duo also examines the headset's market reception, gaming performance, and the implications of rumored Apple foldables, including an 18'' foldable iPad. They wrap up with a look at a creative Mac mini setup and their favorite writing processes.
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Nervous Unboxing Outside The Store
- D. Griffin Jones described anxiously walking out of the Apple Store carrying a boxed M5 Vision Pro to film an unboxing video. He worried someone might mug him because the box plainly said Vision Pro and wasn't yet activated.
M5 Is Better, Not Game-Changing
- The M5 Vision Pro brings modest but noticeable improvements: clearer text, slightly better pass-through, and improved eye calibration for some users. Griffin says M2 owners don't need to feel FOMO because gains are real but not transformative.
Fix Vision Pro Comfort With Alternate Straps
- Try third-party head straps like the Anna Pro A2 or use the full-size Solo Knit Band for better comfort and balance. Griffin prefers solutions that avoid top-strap pressure and reduce forehead discomfort during long sessions.