Compare HTC Vive Focus 3 vs HTC Vive Pro
In this technical comparison between the HTC Vive Focus 3 and the HTC Vive Pro, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 2448 × 2448 per eye (5K total resolution) for the Vive Focus 3 versus 2880 × 1600 total (1440 × 1600 per eye) for the Vive Pro.
Choosing between these two VR Headsets models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Originally $1,300; currently retails for ~$999 USD and $799 (Headset Only) / $1,399 (Full Kit) at launch..
| Specifications |
HTC Vive Focus 3 |
HTC Vive Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | June 2021 | April 2018 |
| Display | ||
| Type | Dual 2.88-inch LCD Panels | Dual AMOLED 3.5" diagonal |
| Resolution | 2448 × 2448 per eye (5K total resolution) | 2880 × 1600 total (1440 × 1600 per eye) |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 90Hz |
| Field of view | Up to 120° (Horizontal) | 110° |
| Brightness | High-luminance LCD with active cooling to prevent dimming | High-contrast AMOLED |
| HDR | No | Not supported |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Bespoke Dual-element Fresnel Lenses | Fresnel |
| IPD adjustment | Manual dial (57mm - 72mm) | Hardware-adjustable dial (61mm–73mm) |
| Eye relief | 150mm wide interface | Lens-to-eye distance adjustment via side button |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | 6-DOF Inside-out via 4 wide-angle tracking cameras | SteamVR Tracking 1.0 & 2.0 (Outside-in via Base Stations) |
| Controller tracking | 6-DOF VIVE Focus 3 Controllers (Rechargeable via USB-C) | Compatible with Vive Wands (2018) and Valve Index Controllers |
| Hand tracking | Yes (26-point skeletal tracking) | Supported via Vive Hand Tracking SDK |
| Eye tracking | Optional (via add-on accessory) | Not supported (exclusive to the Vive Pro Eye) |
| Facial tracking | Optional (via add-on accessory) | Compatible via optional Vive Facial Tracker |
| Performance | ||
| Processor / Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 (Active-cooled with copper heat pipes) | None (PC-powered) |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5 | PC Dependent (8GB+ recommended) |
| Storage | 128GB | None |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Mono Grayscale (Black and White) | Dual front-facing cameras (Stereoscopic, low resolution) |
| Depth sensing | No | Software-based spatial mapping |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Open-back dual-driver speakers | Hi-Res certified on-ear headphones |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes (Hi-Res certified) | No (Uses USB-C proprietary connection for audio) |
| Mic | Dual microphones with echo cancellation | Integrated dual microphones |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen-1 ports (one for peripherals, one for charging/data) | Link Box (DisplayPort 1.2, USB 3.0) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E | Supported via optional Vive Wireless Adapter (Intel WiGig) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE | Yes (For Base Station control) |
| PCVR support | Yes (via VIVE Business Streaming over Wi-Fi 6E or USB-C cable) | Native (SteamVR / Viveport) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | VIVE Business Store, SteamVR (via PC), VIVE Sync | SteamVR, Viveport |
| Supported OS | VIVE OS (Android-based) | Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11 |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 785g (Total with battery); near 50-50 balance front-to-back | ~770g (Headset + Strap) |
| Strap type | Rigid strap with rear-mounted battery and adjustment dial | Rigid Halo-style with rear adjustment dial |
| Face interface | Magnetic PU leather cushions (Moisture-resistant and easy to wipe) | Replaceable foam (optimized for better weight distribution than original Vive) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Approx. 2 hours | N/A (Wired); ~2.5 hours with Wireless Adapter |
| Charging method | USB-C | N/A (Wired) |
| External battery support | Hot-swappable | Yes (Required for Wireless Adapter) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Focus 3 Headset, 2x Controllers, Battery Pack, 30W AC Adapter, Charging Splitter Cable, Cleaning Cloth | Vive Pro headset, 2x SteamVR Base Stations 2.0, 2x Vive Controllers (2018), Link Box, all power/data cables. |
| Price | Originally $1,300; currently retails for ~$999 USD | $799 (Headset Only) / $1,399 (Full Kit) at launch. |
| Full Details | Vive Focus 3 - Full Specifications | Vive Pro - Full Specifications |