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HTC Vive vs Sony PlayStation VR

    7.48 in
    5.0 in
    HTC Vive VR Headset
    HTC Vive
      7.36 in
      7.28 in
      Sony PlayStation VR Headset
      Sony PlayStation VR
      Available colors
      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 %
      Read editorial reviews
      83
      4.1 out of 5
      33 user ratings
      5 stars
      		24 %
      4 stars
      		63 %
      3 stars
      		12 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      Read editorial reviews
      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 %
      45
      4.2 out of 5
      45 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
      		44 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Display

      HTC ViveHTC Vive
      Sony PlayStation VRSony PlayStation VR
      Display sourceBuilt inBuilt in
      Reality typeVirtual RealityVirtual Reality
      Resolution per eye1080 x 1200 px1920 x 1080 px
      Display technologyAMOLEDOLED
      Field of view110.0 °100.0 °
      Refresh rate90.0 Hz120.0 Hz

      Features

      HTC ViveHTC Vive
      Sony PlayStation VRSony PlayStation VR
      Glasses compatibleyesyes
      Position trackingyesyes
      Headphone connectionExternal headphones requiredExternal headphones required
      Room-scale trackingyesyes
      Supplied accessories Motion controller
      • PlayStation Camera
      • Astro Bot: Rescue Mission
      • DOOM VFR
      • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
      • WipEout Omega Collection
      • PlayStation VR Worlds
      Coloration modeMonotoneMonotone
      Adjustable strapsyesyes
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Built-in speaker(s)yesyes

      Sensors

      HTC ViveHTC Vive
      Sony PlayStation VRSony PlayStation VR
      Accelerometeryesyes
      Gyroscopeyesyes

      Dimensions

      HTC ViveHTC Vive
      Sony PlayStation VRSony PlayStation VR
      Height5.0 in7.28 in
      Width7.48 in7.36 in
      Depth5.0 in10.91 in
      Weight19.58 oz21.16 oz

      Design

      HTC ViveHTC Vive
      Sony PlayStation VRSony PlayStation VR
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Indigo
      • Blue
      		Black,White
      Body material
      • Foam
      • Plastic
      • Foam
      • Plastic

      Connectivity

      HTC ViveHTC Vive
      Sony PlayStation VRSony PlayStation VR
      Controller compatibilitySteam VR Controller
      • Dualshock 4
      • PlayStation Move
      • PlayStation Aim
      Bluetoothyesyes
      HDMIyesyes
      HDMI ports quantity11
      USByesyes
      USB versionUSB 2.0USB 2.0
      Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
      USB
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Card reader integratednono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              HTC Vive vs Sony PlayStation VR - User Opinions

              • ben_greenfelder
                over 1 year ago
                The HTC Vive features two 1,200 x 1,080 pixel OLED displays, making for a combined resolution of 2,160 x 1,200, and offers a 90Hz refresh rate. While the Playstation VR's one 5.7 inch 1,920 x 1,080 OLED display is smaller than the Vive's, it has a higher 120Hz refresh rate, which renders games at an impressive 120fps.Mar 16, 2016
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