HTC Vive XR Elite explained

VIVE XR Elite
Developer:HTC
Releasedate:2023
Type:Mixed Reality Headset
Cpu:Qualcomm Snapdragon XR 2 chipset
Memory:12GB RAM, 128GB storage
Weight:625g
Display:4K Resolution, 90 Hz refresh rate, 110-degree FOV
Platform:PC-Compatible, Android Screen Mirroring capable

VIVE XR Elite is an extended reality (XR) headset developed and manufactured by HTC. Released in February 2023, the headset combines virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) functionalities.[1] [2]

Overview

HTC Corporation introduced the VIVE XR Elite at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January 2023 with the product becoming available later in February.[3] [4] The headset is designed to operate as a standalone device, eliminating the need for external hardware or a PC connection. It offers a resolution of 1920 × 1920 pixels per eye and features a 90 Hz refresh rate and a field of view up to 110 degrees.

At launch, the VIVE XR Elite was supported by a range of applications and games available on the HTC VIVEPORT platform. Titles available at launch included Hubris, Yuki, Maestro, Les Mills Body Combat, among others.[5]

Specifications

The VIVE XR Elite is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor, and is equipped with 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.[6] [7] It includes a full-color RGB passthrough camera and four wide field-of-view (FOV) cameras for tracking. The device supports various connectivity methods, including USB-C and Wi-Fi, and is compatible with a range of Android smartphones.[8] [9]

The headset's battery cradle is removable, facilitating a hot-swappable battery system that offers up to 2 hours of battery life.[10] [11] The device is noted for its lightweight design, weighing 625 grams with the battery included.[12]

The headset includes a lens diopter adjustment feature for near-sighted users and an adjustable slider for setting interpupillary distance (IPD), with a range of 54-73 mm, accommodating up to a -6 prescription.[13] [14]

The VIVE XR Elite features a depth sensor for room scanning, allowing automatic detection of desks and walls.[15]

Accessories

HTC offers various accessories for the VIVE XR Elite, including the VIVE Wrist Tracker to augment hand tracking, VIVE Controllers for the use of traditional game controls with the device, a VIVE Streaming Cable for PC VR connection, and VIVE Temple Pads which are more lightweight than the standard headset.[16] Additionally, a VIVE Face Gasket is available for increased comfort and hygiene during extended use.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lee . Kevin . 2023-01-06 . HTC Announces Its Standalone VR Headset . . en-sg.
  2. Web site: Ewalt . David . 2023-01-05 . HTC Launches VIVE XR Elite . . en.
  3. Web site: Denzer . TJ . 2023-01-05 . HTC reveals VIVE XR Elite standalone VR headset at CES 2023 . en.
  4. Web site: Wang . Max . Shen . Steve . 2023-07-03 . HTC expects sales boost from Vive XR Elite . en.
  5. Web site: Painter . Lewis . 2023-01-05 . The Vive XR Elite is HTC’s answer to the Meta Quest Pro . . en.
  6. Web site: Stein . Scott . 2023-01-25 . HTC's Standalone Vive XR Elite, Hands-On: An Evolution for Virtual Reality . CNET . en.
  7. Web site: Shaw . Warren . 2023-08-18 . The Vive XR Elite VR headset conforms to you . Mashable . en.
  8. Web site: Pritchard . Tom . 2023-02-28 . The HTC Vive XR Elite wowed me at MWC 2023 — because it didn’t make me sick . Tom's Guide . en.
  9. Web site: Robertson . Adi . 2023-01-05 . HTC’s new VR / AR headset is the $1,099 Vive XR Elite . . en-US.
  10. Web site: Sag . Anshel . 2023-01-05 . Privacy Comes At A Premium: HTC’s VIVE XR Elite Headset Could Save Us From An XR Privacy Mess . . en.
  11. Web site: Campbell . Carlos . 2023-05-03 . HTC’s Vive XR Elite Is the Comfiest VR Headset I’ve Ever Used . . en.
  12. Web site: Rutherford . Sam . 2023-01-07 . Vive XR Elite hands-on: HTC’s more portable answer to the Meta Quest Pro . Engadget . en-US.
  13. Web site: Chafer . Ben Atkins . 2023-03-09 . VIVE XR Elite IPD range: Everything you need to know . WePC . en-US.
  14. Web site: Lang . Ben . 2023-03-20 . HTC Announces Inside-out Tracker for VR Accessories & Body Tracking . Road to VR . en-US.
  15. Web site: Heaney . David . 2023-05-30 . Vive XR Elite Gets New Tracking & Mixed Reality Features . UploadVR . en.
  16. Web site: Wan . June . 2023-09-27 . This ultraportable VR headset gave me a taste of Vision Pro at a fraction of the cost . ZDNET . en.