The best 10 VR and AR HMDs in comparison
VR and AR HMDs (1 - 5)
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| HTC Vive Focus | Oculus Quest | Lenovo Mirage Solo | Microsoft HoloLens 2 | Valve Index | HTC Vive Pro Eye | HTC Vive Pro | HTC Vive | Oculus Rift | Oculus Rift S | |
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| WirelessWireless devices allow users more freedom of movement. | ||||||||||
| WirelessWireless devices allow users more freedom of movement. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Battery powerBattery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life. | ||||||||||
| Battery powerBattery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life. | N.A. | 3640mAh | 4000mAh | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| Battery level indicatorAn indicator shows you when the device has low battery. | ||||||||||
| Battery level indicatorAn indicator shows you when the device has low battery. | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
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| Display & Lenses | ||||||||||
| ResolutionResolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels. | ||||||||||
| ResolutionResolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels. | 2880 x 1600px | 2880 x 1600px | 2560 x 1440px | N.A. | 2880 x 1600px | 2880 x 1600px | 2880 x 1600px | 2160 x 1200px | 2160 x 1200px | 2560 x 1440px |
| Field of viewA wider field of view assures an immersive and realistic experience. | ||||||||||
| Field of viewA wider field of view assures an immersive and realistic experience. | 110° | 100° | 110° | N.A. | 130° | 110° | 110° | 110° | 110° | 110° |
| Refresh rateThe frequency at which the screen is refreshed. Higher frequency results in less flickering (less noise) and more natural movement representation in action-intense scenes. | ||||||||||
| Refresh rateThe frequency at which the screen is refreshed. Higher frequency results in less flickering (less noise) and more natural movement representation in action-intense scenes. | 90Hz | 72Hz | 75Hz | N.A. | 144Hz | 90Hz | 90Hz | 90Hz | 90Hz | 80Hz |
| Adjustable lensesWith adjustable lenses, the device can assure a sharp and clear image for a wide range of users, including users who usually wear glasses. | ||||||||||
| Adjustable lensesWith adjustable lenses, the device can assure a sharp and clear image for a wide range of users, including users who usually wear glasses. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Screen sizeThe bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience. | ||||||||||
| Screen sizeThe bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience. | N.A. | N.A. | 5.5" | N.A. | 7" | 7" | N.A. | N.A. | 5.6" | 5.6" |
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| Internal storageThe internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device. | ||||||||||
| Internal storageThe internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device. | N.A. | 128GB | 64GB | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| RAMRandom-access memory (RAM) is a form of volatile memory used to store working data and machine code currently in use. It is a quick-access, temporary virtual storage that can be read and changed in any order, thus enabling fast data processing. | ||||||||||
| RAMRandom-access memory (RAM) is a form of volatile memory used to store working data and machine code currently in use. It is a quick-access, temporary virtual storage that can be read and changed in any order, thus enabling fast data processing. | N.A. | 4GB | 4GB | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| CPU speedThe CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores. | ||||||||||
| CPU speedThe CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores. | 4 x 2.45GHz & 4 x 1.9GHz | 4 x 2.45GHz & 4 x 1.9GHz | 4 x 2.45GHz & 4 x 1.9GHz | 8 x 2.96GHz | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| External memory slotThe device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card. | ||||||||||
| External memory slotThe device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card. | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
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| Tracking | ||||||||||
| Head trackingAs your head moves, the images move in real-time, assuring a realistic experience. | ||||||||||
| Head trackingAs your head moves, the images move in real-time, assuring a realistic experience. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 360° head movement trackingThe headset has multiple sensors and cameras that assure low latency tracking for 360° movements. | ||||||||||
| 360° head movement trackingThe headset has multiple sensors and cameras that assure low latency tracking for 360° movements. | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Position trackingThe device can track your position in space and warn you if you are about to hit something. | ||||||||||
| Position trackingThe device can track your position in space and warn you if you are about to hit something. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| GyroscopeA gyroscope is a sensor that tracks the orientation of a device, more specifically by measuring the angular rotational velocity. Initially, they were built using a spinning rotor to detect changes in orientation, like twisting or rotation. | ||||||||||
| GyroscopeA gyroscope is a sensor that tracks the orientation of a device, more specifically by measuring the angular rotational velocity. Initially, they were built using a spinning rotor to detect changes in orientation, like twisting or rotation. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| AccelerometerAn accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions. | ||||||||||
| AccelerometerAn accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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| Connectivity | ||||||||||
| USB versionNewer USB versions are faster and have better power management. | ||||||||||
| USB versionNewer USB versions are faster and have better power management. | 2 | 3 | N.A. | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI portsMore HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes. | ||||||||||
| HDMI portsMore HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes. | 1 | N.A. | N.A. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort outputsAllows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort. | ||||||||||
| DisplayPort outputsAllows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 1 | N.A. | N.A. | 1.2 | N.A. | 1 |
| Bluetooth versionBluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. | ||||||||||
| Bluetooth versionBluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. | N.A. | 5 | 5 | 5 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| Wi-Fi versionThe Wi-Fi versions supported by the device. | ||||||||||
| Wi-Fi versionThe Wi-Fi versions supported by the device. | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | ||||||||
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| Features | ||||||||||
| Game controller includedThe device comes with a game controller. | ||||||||||
| Game controller includedThe device comes with a game controller. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5mm audio jackWith a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones. | ||||||||||
| 3.5mm audio jackWith a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Integrated audioDevices with integrated audio are more convenient to use, as you don't have worry about connecting headphones or microphones. | ||||||||||
| Integrated audioDevices with integrated audio are more convenient to use, as you don't have worry about connecting headphones or microphones. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Stereo speakersDevices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience. | ||||||||||
| Stereo speakersDevices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience. | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Remote controlA remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional. | ||||||||||
| Remote controlA remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional. | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Total score for "Features" | ||||||||||
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