HTC announces Vive Focus Vision - a standalone VR headset that builds on the Vive Focus 3, with significant upgrades

HTC announces Vive Focus Vision - a standalone VR headset that builds on the Vive Focus 3, with significant upgrades:

  • Eye tracking for better interaction and analytics
  • Color passthrough to enable mixed reality experiences
  • 16MP stereo front-facing cameras
  • 5K LCD display (2.5K per eye)
  • 90Hz refresh rate
  • 120-degree field of view
  • PC VR compatibility using a DisplayPort adapter
  • Automatic interpupillary distance (IPD) adjustment for comfort
  • Enhanced hand tracking for more accurate control
  • Battery hotswap feature allowing extended use without interruptions
  • 12GB of RAM for improved performance
  • Targeted at both consumer and enterprise markets, priced at $999
  • Available for pre-order now

The only noteworthy feature here is the eye tracking, but seriously, we want OLED and pancake lenses already.

Deffo - Would be a serious option since its FOV is @ 120 plus the things you mentioned…

With eye and face tracking, wireless capability, inside-out tracking (no need for lighthouse setup), and support for up to 5 body trackers and finger tracking, I can see this being a big hit with the dedicated VR Chat community. They’re known for spending hundreds on peripherals to get that perfect VR Chat experience.

So the Quest 3 is still the better choice.

They noticed the Quest 3 used Fresnel lenses, so they had to include them in this new headset to stay competitive.

It seems like Vive is determined to undermine themselves at every turn. The original Vive was a standout, but every headset they’ve released since then has felt outdated and disappointing.

999 for fresnel lens? That is bold from HTC

I just want to know if it’s comfortable. I’m not fussed about the lenses or screen tech, what I need is something light, comfy, and reliable.

If this was 300-400 it would be a great headset. 3x that, not so much.

You gotta respect HTC perseverance.