Name: Windows Mixed Reality Headset AH101
Brand: Acer
SKU: 180054
Rating: 4.1 (40 reviews)

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Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset AH101

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

3.9 / 5

for convenience
ease of use and portability
flip-up visor also makes putting on the headset quick and easy

The build quality feels a little cheap
fairly large and unbalanced
lack of SteamVR is only temporary

Display source: Built in
Resolution per eye: 2880, 1440 px
Display technology: LCD
Field of view: 95 °
Gyroscope: yes

Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset AH101 - Pros & Cons

for convenience
ease of use and portability
flip-up visor also makes putting on the headset quick and easy
fantastically detailed hardware review
much appreciated
comfortable enough
and sturdy enough when fastened
the visor creates an excellent seal with no light leak whatsoever
The software setup process is also quite easy
cameras are quite good at monitoring your position
easiest and quickest to set up out of all the tethered headsets
Acer was well padded and comfortable even for long sessions
Acer is actually very comfortable to wear
easy plug-and-play setup and a comfortable design
smoother movement and tracking with clearer images
you hold in your hand is pretty comfortable
reliable and accurate
pretty impressive
simpler setup and makes the entire rig more portable

The build quality feels a little cheap
fairly large and unbalanced
lack of SteamVR is only temporary
huge disadvantage of not having anywhere near the same amount of content
lack in ergonomics)
barrier tracking was poor
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
Acer to be astonishingly lackluster
Acer frequently lost track of our controllers
use Oculus-only software with the AH101
lackadaisical tracking of the motion controls
not as smooth
the front of the headset can get a bit warm after long periods of use
blur if I turned my head a bit too fast
stuttering and noticeably muddier images
it crashed multiple times when I tried to load another area
No external sensors or beacons needed
The software was lacking
the interaction limited
triggers in particular lack the tight response found in other VR controllers
tracking doesn't feel as tight
lack of outside sensors
hard to feel ripped off by a free app

Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset AH101 - Full Specifications

Display source	Built in
Resolution per eye	2880 x 1440 px
Display technology	LCD
Field of view	95.0 °
Refresh rate	90.0 Hz

Accelerometer	yes
Gyroscope	yes
Magnetometer	yes
Proximity sensor	yes

Colour of product	Black,Blue

Interpupillary distance (min)	2.32 in
Interpupillary distance (max)	2.64 in
Control type	Buttons
Windows Mixed Reality Compatible	yes
Supplied accessories	Motion controller
Coloration mode	Monotone
Adjustable interpupillary distance	yes

Height	4.69 in
Width	6.01 in
Depth	4.69 in
Weight	12.35 oz

Connectivity technology	Wired
Bluetooth	yes
HDMI	yes
HDMI ports quantity	1
USB	yes
USB version	USB 2.0
Type of USB connector	USB
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1)	1
Headphone output	yes
Card reader integrated	no

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Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset AH101 Acer - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.6

Based on 6 reviews

Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset AH101 Acer AH101-D8EY Windows Mixed Reality Headset Review

PCMAG

Published: 21.12.2017

Acer AH101-D8EY Windows Mixed Reality Headset Review

3.0

The first Windows Mixed Reality VR headset we've tested, the Acer AH101-D8EY offers strong, affordable hardware for a platform that still has a lot of rough edges to smooth.

Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset AH101 Acer Windows VR Headset Review

Road to VR

Published: 19.10.2017

Acer Windows VR Headset Review

An in-depth review of the Acer Windows Mixed Reality VR headset (AH101), including a tour of the Cliff House immersive computing environment in Windows 10.

Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset AH101 Acer Mixed Reality Headset Review: It’s Empty in Here

Tom's Guide

Published: 20.10.2017

Acer Mixed Reality Headset Review: It’s Empty in Here

The Acer Window Mixed Reality AH101 Headset offers an easy plug-and-play setup and a comfortable design, but it suffers from a small selection of apps, along with some tracking issues.

VR World

Published: 10.02.2018

New to VR? A beginner's guide - VR World

Virtual reality (VR) produces a computer-generated environment–complete with realistic sights, sounds and other sensations–which a person can explore by wearing a special kind of headset and, in some cases, using certain props. Basically every VR experience will allow the user to feel as though they are in this simulated world and look around it, while more advanced systems allow for movement and interaction. While the ability of VR to provide valuable, realistic experiences without introducing real-world risks has found many fans across various industries (from healthcare to real estate), the most popular types of virtual reality content remain video games, movies and television. For those

Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset AH101 Acer AH101-D8EY Review

TechGearLab

Published: 19.12.2017

Acer AH101-D8EY Review

4.2

In Late 2019, The Acer AH101-D8EY was Discontinued While this first readily-available headset that runs Windows Mixed Reality had us plenty excited, the...