HTC Vive vs other items
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HTC Vive |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | April 2016 | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Dual PenTile OLED | |
| Resolution | 2160 × 1200 total (1080 × 1200 per eye) | |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | |
| Field of view | ~110° | |
| Brightness | ~200 nits (High-contrast OLED) | |
| HDR | No | |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Fresnel | |
| IPD adjustment | Hardware-adjustable dial (61mm--72mm) | |
| Eye relief | Lens-to-face distance adjustment (adjusted by pulling and twisting the side knobs) | |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | SteamVR Tracking 1.0 (Outside-in via "Lighthouse" Base Stations) | |
| Controller tracking | 360-degree tracking via external laser base stations | |
| Hand tracking | No | |
| Eye tracking | No | |
| Facial tracking | No | |
| Performance | ||
| Processor / Chipset | None (PC-powered) | |
| RAM | PC Dependent (4GB+ minimum) | |
| Storage | No | |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Single front-facing VGA camera (used for "Chaperone" safety bounds) | |
| Depth sensing | No | |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | None (Included earbuds were separate) | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Mic | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | 3-in-1 Tether Cable (HDMI 1.4, USB 2.0, and 12V Power) to Link Box | |
| Wireless | Supported via optional Vive Wireless Adapter (Intel WiGig) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes (Built into the Link Box for Base Station power management) | |
| PCVR support | Native (SteamVR / Viveport) | |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | SteamVR, Viveport | |
| Supported OS | Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, 10, 11 (Linux and macOS support experimental/limited) | |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | ~555g (Original 2016 model); ~470g (2017 weight-reduced revision) | |
| Strap type | Elastic Velcro "T-strap" (Rigid Deluxe Audio Strap sold separately) | |
| Face interface | Replaceable foam gasket | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | N/A (Headset is wired); Controllers last ~6 hours | |
| Charging method | N/A (Headset); Micro-USB for controllers | |
| External battery support | N/A | |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Headset, 2x Wireless Controllers, 2x Base Stations 1.0, Link Box, Earbuds, 3-in-1 Cable, Power adapters, and mounting hardware. | |
| Price | $799 (at launch) | |