HTC Vive review: 22 facts and highlights

A wider field of view assures an immersive and realistic experience.

As your head moves, the images move in real-time, assuring a realistic experience.

The device has an electronic display to present information to the user.

The device comes with a game controller.

With adjustable lenses, the device can assure a sharp and clear image for a wide range of users, including users who usually wear glasses.

A 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.

The device can track your position in space and warn you if you are about to hit something.

An 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.

The frequency at which the screen is refreshed. Higher frequency results in less flickering (less noise) and more natural movement representation in action-intense scenes.

With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.

More tracking sensors allow a faster response to the user’s actions, making the interaction with the virtual environment more intuitive.

The device uses laser emitters that fill the space with non-visible light, accurately calculating the distance between objects based on the time it takes for the light to reach the photosensors on the head-mounted headset.

Devices with integrated audio are more convenient to use, as you don't have worry about connecting headphones or microphones.

OLED displays offer infinite contrast ratio, wider viewing angles and faster response time compared to LCDs.

The area of the surface that can be used for VR or AR simulations. A larger tracking area allows you more freedom of movement.

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.

Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.

Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

The gesture control function allows you to manipulate virtual objects.