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Meta 2 VR Headset
Meta 2
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Microsoft HoloLens VR Headset
Microsoft HoloLens
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Oculus Rift VR Headset
Oculus Rift
Editiorial reviews
4
4.3 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
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3 stars
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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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3.9 out of 5
28 user ratings
5 stars
17 %
4 stars
64 %
3 stars
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User rating
44
4.1 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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4.0 out of 5
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4.1 out of 5
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Display

Display sourceComputerBuilt inBuilt in
Reality typeAugmented RealityAugmented Reality
N/A
Resolution per eye1280 x 1440 px
N/A
1080 x 1200 px
Display technologyLCD
N/A
OLED
Field of view90.0 °120.0 °110.0 °
Refresh rate60.0 Hz60.0 Hz90.0 Hz

Features

Glasses compatibleyesyesyes
Position trackingyesyesyes
Gesture controlyes
N/A
N/A
Front-Facing camerayesyes
N/A
Headphone connectionBuilt-in headphonesBuilt-in headphonesBuilt-in headphones
Optics correction
N/A
yesyes
Eye tracking
N/A
yes
N/A
Focus adjustment
N/A
N/A
yes
Movement tracking
N/A
N/A
6 degrees of freedom
Room-scale tracking
N/A
N/A
yes
Supplied accessories
N/A
N/A
Gamepad
Coloration mode
N/A
N/A
Monotone
Adjustable straps
N/A
N/A
yes
Built-in headphones
N/A
N/A
yes

Dimensions

Weight17.64 oz20.81 oz16.58 oz
Height
N/A
N/A
11.85 in
Width
N/A
N/A
4.8 in
Depth
N/A
N/A
8.86 in

Design

Body material
  • Foam
  • Plastic
PlasticPlastic
Colour of product
N/A
N/A
Black

Connectivity

Controller compatibilityLeap Motion ControllerProprietary Controller
  • Oculus Touch
  • Xbox One Wireless gamepad
HDMIyes
N/A
yes
Type of USB connector
N/A
Micro-USB
USB
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
yes
USB
N/A
N/A
yes
USB version
N/A
N/A
  • USB 2.0
  • USB 3.0
Number of USB 2.0
N/A
N/A
1
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1)
N/A
N/A
3
Card reader integrated
N/A
N/A
no

Requirements

Recommended RAM memory16.0 GB2.0 GB8.0 GB
Compatible OS
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 8
  • OS X
N/A
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 7

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