TechCrunch recently had hands-on time with the Vive XR Elite portable headset priced at $1,119, which aims to compete with Meta’s Quest Pro. The newly announced Vive Focus Vision, on the other hand, is larger in size and $1,000 cheaper than the Quest Pro.
Designed to compete with products like Apple’s Vision Pro, Microsoft’s Hololens, and Magic Leap 2, the Vive Focus Vision is a mixed reality headset that offers both VR and AR experiences. It targets both gamers and enterprise users.
HTC, like Magic Leap, recognizes the potential in the enterprise market, especially as Meta’s Quest headsets dominate the consumer market. Apart from its enterprise appeal, the Vive Focus Vision is also capable of attracting PC gamers through its DisplayPort connectivity.
Global Head of Product Shen Ye stated, “Vive Focus Vision offers standalone capabilities and support for visually lossless PCVR experiences through DisplayPort mode. This allows PC gamers to enjoy high-end headsets at home. The headset includes built-in eye-tracking, stereo color passthrough cameras, and infrared sensors for improved hand tracking in low-light conditions.”
The Vive Focus Vision offers a wide range of features, including DisplayPort support, eye tracking, 16-megapixel cameras for color passthrough, depth sensing, and a combined 5k resolution. It has a 120-degree field of view and supports refresh rates up to 120Hz.
The cooling system has been upgraded to support lossless PCVR experiences, and an onboard backup battery ensures continuous usage when the main battery is being replaced.
Preorders for the Vive Focus Vision start on Wednesday, with shipping expected to begin in mid-October.
