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HTC Vive vs Microsoft HoloLens

7.48 in
5.0 in
HTC Vive VR Headset
HTC Vive
Microsoft HoloLens VR Headset
Microsoft HoloLens
Editiorial reviews
89
3.9 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
61 %
3 stars
7 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
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9
9 editorial reviews
Lighter, with a better viewRead more
The HoloLens 2 isn't meant for your home, but that's what makes it so futuristic. The headset is built for "collaborative visualization" that's more complete and intense than any home AR or VR headset. And importantly, the HoloLens 2 fixes the flaws of its predecessor.Read more
In anticipation of the debut of Microsoft's HoloLens 2, we've unearthed the first-generation HoloLens and "retroreviewed" it, with an eye toward how Microsoft could improve its next-generation augmented reality headset.Read more
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User rating
45
4.2 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
48 %
3 stars
8 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
42
4.0 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
57 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Display

HTC ViveHTC Vive
Microsoft HoloLensMicrosoft HoloLens
Display sourceBuilt inBuilt in
Reality typeVirtual RealityAugmented Reality
Field of view110.0 °120.0 °
Refresh rate90.0 Hz60.0 Hz

Features

HTC ViveHTC Vive
Microsoft HoloLensMicrosoft HoloLens
Glasses compatibleyesyes
Position trackingyesyes
Front-Facing camerayesyes
Headphone connectionExternal headphones requiredBuilt-in headphones

Dimensions

HTC ViveHTC Vive
Microsoft HoloLensMicrosoft HoloLens
Weight19.58 oz20.81 oz

Design

HTC ViveHTC Vive
Microsoft HoloLensMicrosoft HoloLens
Body material
  • Foam
  • Plastic
Plastic

Connectivity

HTC ViveHTC Vive
Microsoft HoloLensMicrosoft HoloLens
Controller compatibilitySteam VR ControllerProprietary Controller
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB

Requirements

HTC ViveHTC Vive
Microsoft HoloLensMicrosoft HoloLens
Recommended RAM memory8.0 GB2.0 GB

Pros & Cons

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