Compare HTC Vive Focus Vision vs Meta Rift S
In this technical comparison between the HTC Vive Focus Vision and the Meta Rift S, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 2448 × 2448 pixels per eye (5K Combined) for the Vive Focus Vision versus 2560×1440 total (1280×1440 per eye) for the Rift S.
Choosing between these two VR Headsets models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $999 USD (Consumer Edition) / ~$1,499 USD (Business Edition) and $399 (at launch).
| Specifications |
HTC Vive Focus Vision |
Meta Rift S |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | October 2024 | May 2019 |
| Display | ||
| Sensor Technology | Dual Fast-switch LCD Panels | Single Fast-Switch LCD (RGB Stripe) |
| Image Resolution | 2448 × 2448 pixels per eye (5K Combined) | 2560×1440 total (1280×1440 per eye) |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz (Up to 120Hz via DisplayPort mode) | 80Hz |
| Field of view | Up to 120° | ~115° |
| Brightness | Optimized for high-fidelity VR | Standard SDR (Not officially rated for high-peak nits) |
| HDR | No (Standard LCD) | Not supported |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Dual-element Fresnel Lenses | 2nd Generation Fresnel Lenses (Reduced god rays) |
| IPD adjustment | Motorized Auto-IPD adjustment (57mm – 72mm) | Software-only (Fixed lens distance at 63.5mm) |
| Eye relief | 150mm wide facial interface (designed to accommodate glasses) | Adjustable via a button on the bottom of the headset (Slides the visor forward/back) |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | 6-DOF Inside-out via 4 tracking cameras | Oculus Insight (6DOF Inside-out tracking) |
| Controller tracking | 6-DOF VIVE XR Controllers (included) | 5 Integrated cameras on the headset |
| Hand tracking | es (26-point precision; assisted by infrared floodlight) | No |
| Eye tracking | Built-in (120Hz gaze data output) | No |
| Facial tracking | Supported (requires separate VIVE Facial Tracker accessory) | No |
| Performance | ||
| Processor / Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 | None (PC-powered) |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5 | Dependent on PC (Minimum 8GB recommended) |
| Storage | 128GB (Expandable up to 2TB via MicroSD) | None (Games are stored on the connected PC) |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Dual 16MP Color cameras (Stereoscopic Full-Color) | Passthrough+ (Monoscopic, Black & White) |
| Depth sensing | Dedicated Depth Sensor for scene understanding and mapping | Software-based (Using camera parallax) |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Dual-driver directional speakers (open-back design) | Integrated directional speakers (located in the headband) |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Mic | Dual microphones with noise and echo cancellation | Integrated dual-microphone array |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 with DisplayPort Alt Mode support | 5-meter tethered cable (DisplayPort 1.2 and USB 3.0) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE | No |
| PCVR support | Yes (Lossless via Wired DisplayPort or Wireless via VIVE Streaming) | Native (Primary mode) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | VIVE Business, SteamVR (via PC), Viveport | Oculus Home, SteamVR, Viveport |
| Supported OS | VIVE XR (Android-based) / Windows (for PCVR) | Windows |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | ~700g+ (Balanced 50-50 weight distribution) | 500g (Approx. 1.1 lbs) |
| Strap type | Rigid strap with rear-mounted battery and adjustment dial | Halo Headband with rear tension dial (Lenovo design) |
| Face interface | Replaceable PU leather cushions (Magnetic) | Replaceable foam gasket |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 2 hours | N/A (Headset is powered via USB) |
| Charging method | USB-C (30W Fast Charging) | No |
| External battery support | Hot-swappable; includes a built-in reserve battery (20-min standby) | Not required; controllers use 1x AA battery each |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Headset, 2x Controllers, Battery, 30W Adapter, Charging Splitter, Lens Cloth | Rift S Headset, 2x Touch Controllers, Headset Cable (5m), Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter, 2x AA batteries |
| Price | $999 USD (Consumer Edition) / ~$1,499 USD (Business Edition) | $399 (at launch) |
| Full Details | Vive Focus Vision - Full Specifications | Rift S - Full Specifications |