Oculus Rift review: specs and price

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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

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

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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.

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

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

The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience. Show more

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

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

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

The headset has multiple sensors and cameras that assure low latency tracking for 360° movements.

With an infrared sensor the device can detect motion by measuring the infrared (IR) light radiating from objects in its field of view.

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

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Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management. Show more

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

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

The device comes with a game controller.

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

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

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