HTC Vive review: specs and price
HTC Vive
80
points
HTC Vive
Why is HTC Vive better than the average?
- Wider field of view?
110°vs104.92° - Refresh rate?
90Hzvs88.88Hz - HDMI ports?
1vs0.9 - Larger tracking area?
4.6 x 4.6mvs17.17m - More tracking sensors?
70vs38.5
Price comparison
HTC Vive
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC VIVE Pro Virtual Reality Headset Onl...HTC VIVE Pro Virtual Reality Headset Only | $525.99 | |||
| HTC Vive Virtual Reality System | $700.00 | |||
Design
1.weight?
Best
LG 360 VR
116.8g
555g
Display & Lenses
1.resolution?
The resolution indicates the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen, expressed as the number of pixels on the horizontal axis and the number on the vertical axis. Show more
Best
Starbreeze StarVR 1.4
5120 x 2880px
2160 x 1200px
2. wider field of view?
A wider field of view assures an immersive and realistic experience.
Best
Starbreeze StarVR 1.4
210°
110°
3.refresh rate?
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.
Best
Valve Index
144Hz
90Hz
4.Has adjustable lenses?
With adjustable lenses, the device can assure a sharp and clear image for a wide range of users, including users who usually wear glasses.
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5.Has an OLED or AMOLED display?
OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) displays are formed of organic materials that emit light. They have higher contrast ratios and wider viewing angles compared to LCD displays. AMOLED and POLED are types of OLED displays. Show more
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6.Has a display?
The device has an electronic display to present information to the user.
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Tracking
1.Tracks head movement?
As your head moves, the images move in real-time, assuring a realistic experience.
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2.has a gyroscope?
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. Show more
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3.has an accelerometer?
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.
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4.Has position tracking?
The device can track your position in space and warn you if you are about to hit something.
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5.Can track 360° head movement?
The headset has multiple sensors and cameras that assure low latency tracking for 360° movements.
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6.Has gesture control?
The gesture control function allows you to manipulate virtual objects.
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Connectivity
1.HDMI ports?
More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
Best
Oculus Rift S
1
1
2.USB version?
2
Features
1.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack?
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones. Show more
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2.has stereo speakers?
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience. Show more
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3.Game controller included?
The device comes with a game controller.
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4.Has integrated audio?
Devices with integrated audio are more convenient to use, as you don't have worry about connecting headphones or microphones.
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5.number of microphones?
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Best
Valve Index
2
1
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