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Meta Rift S specs and price
Meta Rift S
May 2019
Single Fast-Switch LCD (RGB Stripe), 2560×1440 total (1280×1440 per eye)
Windows
Dependent on PC (Minimum 8GB recommended)
500g (Approx. 1.1 lbs)
N/A (Headset is powered via USB)
$399 (at launch)
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Launch
Version
May 2019
Display
Type
Single Fast-Switch LCD (RGB Stripe)
Resolution
2560×1440 total (1280×1440 per eye)
Refresh rate
80Hz
Field of view
~115°
Brightness
Standard SDR (Not officially rated for high-peak nits)
HDR
Not supported
Optics
Lens type
2nd Generation Fresnel Lenses (Reduced god rays)
IPD adjustment
Software-only (Fixed lens distance at 63.5mm)
Eye relief
Adjustable via a button on the bottom of the headset (Slides the visor forward/back)
Tracking & Input
Tracking type
Oculus Insight (6DOF Inside-out tracking)
Controller tracking
5 Integrated cameras on the headset
Hand tracking
No
Eye tracking
No
Facial tracking
No
Performance
Processor / Chipset
None (PC-powered)
RAM
Dependent on PC (Minimum 8GB recommended)
Storage
None (Games are stored on the connected PC)
Mixed Reality Features
Passthrough
Passthrough+ (Monoscopic, Black & White)
Depth sensing
Software-based (Using camera parallax)
Audio
Built-in audio
Integrated directional speakers (located in the headband)
3.5mm jack
Yes
Mic
Integrated dual-microphone array
Connectivity
Wired
5-meter tethered cable (DisplayPort 1.2 and USB 3.0)
Wireless
No
Bluetooth
No
PCVR support
Native (Primary mode)
Compatibility
Platforms
Oculus Home, SteamVR, Viveport
Supported OS
Windows
Comfort
Weight
500g (Approx. 1.1 lbs)
Strap type
Halo Headband with rear tension dial (Lenovo design)
Face interface
Replaceable foam gasket
Battery
Battery life
N/A (Headset is powered via USB)
Charging method
No
External battery support
Not required; controllers use 1x AA battery each
Misc
Inside the box
Rift S Headset, 2x Touch Controllers, Headset Cable (5m), Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter, 2x AA batteries
Price
$399 (at launch)
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