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HTC Vive VR Headset
HTC Vive
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HTC Vive Business Edition VR Headset
HTC Vive Business Edition
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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 %
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74
3.9 out of 5
30 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
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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 %
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3.9 out of 5
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27 %
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4.0 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
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Display

Display sourceBuilt inBuilt inBuilt in
Reality typeVirtual Reality
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Augmented Reality
Resolution per eye1080 x 1200 px2160 x 1200 px
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Display technologyAMOLEDAMOLED
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Field of view110.0 °110.0 °120.0 °
Refresh rate90.0 Hz90.0 Hz60.0 Hz

Dimensions

Height5.0 in
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Width7.48 in
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Depth5.0 in
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Weight19.58 oz19.58 oz20.81 oz

Connectivity

Connectivity technologyWireless
N/A
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Controller compatibilitySteam VR Controller
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Proprietary Controller
Bluetoothyesyes
N/A
HDMIyesyes
N/A
HDMI ports quantity11
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USByesyes
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USB versionUSB 2.0USB 2.0
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Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
  • Micro-USB
  • USB
Micro-USB
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1)11
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Headphone outputyesyes
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Card reader integratednono
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