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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]
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.[3] 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.[1]
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][2]
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.[2] 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.[9][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][6]
The VIVE XR Elite features a depth sensor for room scanning, allowing automatic detection of desks and walls.[15]
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.[15][16] Additionally, a VIVE Face Gasket is available for increased comfort and hygiene during extended use.[2]
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