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Microsoft HoloLens vs Oculus Quest

    Microsoft HoloLens VR Headset
    Microsoft HoloLens
      4.1 in
      8.7 in
      Oculus Quest VR Headset
      Oculus Quest
      Editiorial reviews
      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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      16
      4.3 out of 5
      11 user ratings
      5 stars
      		54 %
      4 stars
      		45 %
      3 stars
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      User rating
      42
      4.0 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		23 %
      4 stars
      		57 %
      3 stars
      		16 %
      2 stars
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      3.7 out of 5
      84 user ratings
      5 stars
      		34 %
      4 stars
      		28 %
      3 stars
      		14 %
      2 stars
      		13 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Display

      Microsoft HoloLensMicrosoft HoloLens
      Oculus QuestOculus Quest
      Display sourceBuilt inBuilt in
      Reality typeAugmented RealityVirtual Reality
      Field of view120.0 °100.0 °
      Refresh rate60.0 Hz72.0 Hz

      Features

      Microsoft HoloLensMicrosoft HoloLens
      Oculus QuestOculus Quest
      Glasses compatibleyesyes
      Position trackingyesyes
      Optics correctionyesyes
      Front-Facing camerayesno
      Eye trackingyesno
      Headphone connectionBuilt-in headphonesBuilt-in headphones

      Dimensions

      Microsoft HoloLensMicrosoft HoloLens
      Oculus QuestOculus Quest
      Weight20.81 oz20.14 oz

      Design

      Microsoft HoloLensMicrosoft HoloLens
      Oculus QuestOculus Quest
      Body materialPlasticPlastic

      Connectivity

      Microsoft HoloLensMicrosoft HoloLens
      Oculus QuestOculus Quest
      Controller compatibilityProprietary Controller
      • Oculus Touch
      • Xbox One Wireless gamepad
      Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
      USB

      Power

      Microsoft HoloLensMicrosoft HoloLens
      Oculus QuestOculus Quest
      Powered by batteryyesyes

      Pros & Cons

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