HTC has presented new virtual reality headsets, these are the HTC Vive Pro 2 and HTC Vive Focus 3 . With these two proposals they want to continue showing that they are in the business and that they can stand up to Facebook and their Oculus Quest 2 that they have liked so much since its launch.
Double virtual reality combo
HTC wants to remain relevant in all this of virtual reality and proof of this is the presentation of two new virtual reality glasses or helmets. Both arrive as substitutes for their previous versions and with two approaches to some extent different.
On the one hand there are the HTC Vive Pro 2 that continue to depend on a PC to function and that will have to be connected by cable or through the wireless adapter that HTC sells as an extra accessory. On the other hand, the HTC Vive Focus 3 can work independently if you want, although it will also give the option of being able to connect them to a compatible PC through the use of an additional accessory.
However, to go by parts and get to know them a little better, these are the main technical characteristics of these two new proposals from HTC in relation to virtual reality.
Features HTC Vive Pro 2
The HTC Vive Pro 2 are the renewal to the original model that was launched about three years ago and its main features are as follows.
- RGB LCD screens with a resolution per eye of 2448 x 2448 pixels, a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz and a viewing angle of 120º
- Integrated sound system (Hi-Res certified headphones and dual microphone)
- Bluetooth and USB C connectivity
- Proximity sensors, gyroscope, IPD and SteamVR Tracking 2.0 system
Features HTC Vive Focus 3
On the other hand, the HTC Vive Focus 3 are the renewal of the previous 2019 model and are again the most capable option in terms of additional technologies compared to the also new Vive Pro 2. Even so, these Focus 3 share a basic element with others, the resolution of the screens used to display the images to each eye.
- RGB LCD screens with resolution per eye of 2448 x 2448, refreshment at 90 Hz and viewing angle of 120º
- Integrated Hi-Res Certified Speakers and Ambient Noise Canceling Dual Microphone System
- Bluetooth 5.2, BLE and WiFi 6 connectivity
- Proximity sensor, gyroscope and a tracking system composed of four cameras
- Exchangeable lithium battery
Familiar designs
Both glasses can be said to be similar to those that we had seen before from the brand, especially with the Vive Pro 2 that are very similar to its previous generation. The HTC Vive Focus 3 on the other hand, it could be said that they change more, mainly because HTC emphasizes improving aspects such as comfort and that implies changes in aspects such as the location of the interchangeable battery and other details that seek that optimization between weight. , comfort, etc.
However, in both, the focus on comfort is important and the aim is to adapt each product to the type of use it will have. So beyond the fact that they may seem more or less beautiful, that they have changed a lot or little compared to their previous proposals, the important thing is that later in use they add real value to the user’s experience.
Finally, these glasses offer their own controls, but also compatibility with accessories already released by HTC such as Valve controls or tracking devices.
Pricing and availability
The HTC Vive Pro 2 are the first to be purchased. What’s more, you can already reserve them and the first units should begin to arrive on the first of the month. The price of these new glasses is 819 euros and the only thing is that you will have to have a PC capable of moving the entire experience.
The HTC Vive Focus 3 can be purchased from next June 27 and the price will be around 1404 euros . They are more expensive than the previous ones, but it is also understood because they are a model of virtual reality gagas that can work independently. So you do not have to add the cost of the compatible PC at the hardware level to achieve a satisfactory experience.