VIVE XR Elite is an

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(XR) headset developed and manufactured by

HTC HTC Corporation ( zh, t=宏達國際電子股份有限公司, p=Hóngdá Guójì Diànzǐ Gǔfèn Yǒuxiàn Gōngsī, first=t), or High Tech Computer Corporation (abbreviated and trading as HTC), is a Taiwanese consumer electronics corporatio ...

. Released in February 2023, the headset combines

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(VR) and

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(MR) functionalities.

Overview

HTC Corporation introduced the VIVE XR Elite at the 2023

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(CES) in

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in January 2023 with the product becoming available later in February. 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.

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. 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. The headset's battery cradle is removable, facilitating a hot-swappable battery system that offers up to 2 hours of battery life. The device is noted for its lightweight design, weighing 625 grams with the battery included. The headset includes a lens diopter adjustment feature for near-sighted users and an adjustable slider for setting

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(IPD), with a range of 54-73 mm, accommodating up to a -6 prescription. The VIVE XR Elite features a depth sensor for room scanning, allowing automatic detection of desks and walls.

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. Additionally, a VIVE Face Gasket is available for increased comfort and hygiene during extended use.

User experience

The VIVE XR Elite has been praised for its modular and ergonomic design, offering long-term comfort and portability. Its lightweight build, adjustable fit, and diopter correction features are frequently cited as user-friendly advantages, particularly for extended VR or MR sessions.

References

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