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HTC Vive Cosmos Elite specs and price

HTC Vive Cosmos Elite

HTC Vive Cosmos Elite

March 2020
Dual 3.4" LCD Panels, 2880 × 1700 total (1440 × 1700 per eye)
Windows 10, Windows 11
PC Dependent (Minimum 4GB+ required)
~645g
No (Wired)
$899 (Full Kit) / $549 (Headset Only) at launch
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Launch
Version
March 2020
Display
Type
Dual 3.4" LCD Panels
Resolution
2880 × 1700 total (1440 × 1700 per eye)
Refresh rate
90Hz
Field of view
110°
Brightness
Standard LCD brightness
HDR
Not supported
Optics
Lens type
Fresnel
IPD adjustment
Hardware-adjustable dial (approx. 61mm - 73mm)
Eye relief
Not adjustable (fixed distance), but features a Flip-up Visor for quick reality checks.
Tracking & Input
Tracking type
SteamVR Tracking 1.0 / 2.0 (External Base Stations)
Controller tracking
Tracked by Base Stations (uses original Vive "Wand" controllers)
Hand tracking
Supported via the Vive Hand Tracking SDK
Eye tracking
Not supported
Facial tracking
Compatible via the Vive Facial Tracker accessory
Performance
Processor / Chipset
None (PC-powered)
RAM
PC Dependent (Minimum 4GB+ required)
Storage
None
Mixed Reality Features
Passthrough
Dual cameras on the faceplate (Stereoscopic, used for Chaperone/Passthrough)
Depth sensing
No dedicated sensor
Audio
Built-in audio
Integrated on-ear stereo headphones
3.5mm jack
Yes
Mic
Integrated dual microphones
Connectivity
Wired
Proprietary cable to Link Box (DisplayPort 1.2, USB 3.0)
Wireless
Supported via optional Vive Wireless Adapter (Intel WiGig)
Bluetooth
Yes (for Base Station power management)
PCVR support
Native (SteamVR / Viveport)
Compatibility
Platforms
SteamVR, Viveport
Supported OS
Windows 10, Windows 11
Comfort
Weight
~645g
Strap type
Halo-style headband with rear adjustment dial
Face interface
Replaceable foam cushion; unique flip-up visor design
Battery
Battery life
No (Wired)
Charging method
N/A (Controllers charge via Micro-USB)
External battery support
Only when using the Wireless Adapter
Misc
Inside the box
Cosmos Elite Headset (with External Tracking Faceplate), 2x Vive Base Stations 1.0, 2x Vive Controllers (1.0), Link Box, all necessary power/data cables
Price
$899 (Full Kit) / $549 (Headset Only) at launch Check Price on Amazon *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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