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HTC Vive VR Headset
HTC Vive
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Oculus Rift (+ Touch) VR Headset
Oculus Rift (+ Touch)
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Samsung HMD Odyssey VR Headset
Samsung HMD Odyssey
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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8 editorial reviews
The Touch controllers rule -- but that doesn't necessarily make the Oculus Rift the best VR system you can buy.Read more
Oculus Rift is a more affordable desktop PC-powered VR headsetRead more
Issues big and small, and that's before we get into the Facebookening of this thing.Read more
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4 editorial reviews
A refreshed version of the company's Windows Mixed Reality Headset lets you customize the fit and claims to smooth out what you see.Read more
The most complete Windows MR headset yetRead more
Samsung’s Odyssey HMD is the Cadillac of Windows Mixed Reality headsets. If you’re looking for a high-end MR option, this option is our favorite--even at its high price.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 %
39
4.3 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
51 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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37
4.0 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %

Display

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

Features

Glasses compatibleyes
N/A
N/A
Position trackingyes
N/A
N/A
Front-Facing camerayes
N/A
N/A
Movement tracking6 degrees of freedom
N/A
N/A
Headphone connectionExternal headphones requiredBuilt-in headphonesBuilt-in headphones
Room-scale trackingyes
N/A
N/A
Supplied accessories Motion controllerMotion controllerMotion controller
Coloration modeMonotone
N/A
N/A
Adjustable strapsyes
N/A
N/A
Adjustable interpupillary distanceyes
N/A
N/A
Built-in headphonesyes
N/A
N/A
Built-in microphoneyes
N/A
N/A
Built-in speaker(s)yes
N/A
N/A
Windows Mixed Reality Compatible
N/A
N/A
yes

Connectivity

Connectivity technologyWireless
N/A
N/A
Controller compatibilitySteam VR Controller
N/A
N/A
Bluetoothyesyes
N/A
HDMIyesyesyes
HDMI ports quantity1
N/A
N/A
USByesyesyes
USB versionUSB 2.0
N/A
N/A
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
USB
N/A
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1)131
Headphone outputyes
N/A
N/A
Card reader integratedno
N/A
N/A
Number of USB 2.0
N/A
1
N/A

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Often compared with Samsung HMD Odyssey

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