Compare HTC Vive Focus 3 vs Sony PlayStation VR2
In this technical comparison between the HTC Vive Focus 3 and the Sony PlayStation VR2, 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 2000×2040 per eye for the PlayStation VR2.
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 400 USD.
| Specifications |
HTC Vive Focus 3 |
Sony PlayStation VR2 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | June 2021 | February, 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Type | Dual 2.88-inch LCD Panels | OLED |
| Resolution | 2448 × 2448 per eye (5K total resolution) | 2000×2040 per eye |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 90 Hz, 120 Hz |
| Field of view | Up to 120° (Horizontal) | ~110° |
| Brightness | High-luminance LCD with active cooling to prevent dimming | HDR supported |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Bespoke Dual-element Fresnel Lenses | Fresnel lenses |
| IPD adjustment | Manual dial (57mm - 72mm) | 58–73 mm manual + eye-tracking assist |
| Eye relief | 150mm wide interface | - |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | 6-DOF Inside-out via 4 wide-angle tracking cameras | Inside-out (4 embedded cameras) |
| Controller tracking | 6-DOF VIVE Focus 3 Controllers (Rechargeable via USB-C) | Yes (VR2 Sense Controllers) |
| Hand tracking | Yes (26-point skeletal tracking) | No (controller-based finger detection only) |
| Eye tracking | Optional (via add-on accessory) | Yes (IR camera per eye) |
| Facial tracking | Optional (via add-on accessory) | No |
| Performance | ||
| Processor / Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 (Active-cooled with copper heat pipes) | - |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5 | - |
| Storage | 128GB | - |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Mono Grayscale (Black and White) | Yes (grayscale via cameras) |
| Depth sensing | No | - |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Open-back dual-driver speakers | Built-in microphone |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes (Hi-Res certified) | Yes (stereo headphone jack) |
| Mic | Dual microphones with echo cancellation | Yes (built-in) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen-1 ports (one for peripherals, one for charging/data) | USB-C to PS5 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.1 (for controllers) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE | Yes (5.1) |
| PCVR support | Yes (via VIVE Business Streaming over Wi-Fi 6E or USB-C cable) | Yes (with PS VR2 PC Adapter) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | VIVE Business Store, SteamVR (via PC), VIVE Sync | PlayStation 5 (official), PC (adapter) |
| Supported OS | VIVE OS (Android-based) | PS5 system; PC adapter supported on Windows |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 785g (Total with battery); near 50-50 balance front-to-back | ~560 g (excluding cables) |
| Strap type | Rigid strap with rear-mounted battery and adjustment dial | Adjustable head strap |
| Face interface | Magnetic PU leather cushions (Moisture-resistant and easy to wipe) | Cushioned face pad |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Approx. 2 hours | - |
| Charging method | USB-C | - |
| External battery support | Hot-swappable | - |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Focus 3 Headset, 2x Controllers, Battery Pack, 30W AC Adapter, Charging Splitter Cable, Cleaning Cloth | Headset, 2 VR2 Sense controllers, stereo headphones, USB-C cable |
| Price | Originally $1,300; currently retails for ~$999 USD | 400 USD |
| Full Details | Vive Focus 3 - Full Specifications | PlayStation VR2 - Full Specifications |