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Alcatel Vision Review | 89 Data compared

Avg. price:~£480Weight:?Resolution:1080x1020Refresh rate:120 HzDisplay type:OLEDDevice type:standalone

Alcatel Vision Review: Compare 89 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the VR headsets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the VR headset's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best VR headsets on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▲Better than 51% of vr-headsets
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the VR headsets category across these key areas: Display & Optics, Tracking & Sensors, Connectivity, Controls & Audio, Hardware, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare VR headsets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components

58%

7.6

Display & Optics

22%

5.1

Tracking & Sensors

10%

6.0

Controls & Audio

4%

3.9

Hardware

3%

5.5

Connectivity

3%

7.3

Design & Power

▲Better than 59% of vr-headsets
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the VR headset.
When it matters
When you want to know how a VR headset performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £480

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Technical Specifications of VR headset Alcatel Vision

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the VR headsets category across these key areas: Display & Optics, Tracking & Sensors, Connectivity, Controls & Audio, Hardware, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare VR headsets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components:

58%

7.6

Display & Optics

22%

5.1

Tracking & Sensors

10%

6.0

Controls & Audio

4%

3.9

Hardware

3%

5.5

Connectivity

3%

7.3

Design & Power

6.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the VR headset.
When it matters
When you want to know how a VR headset performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the VR headset.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Alcatel Vision has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 65.3% of VR headsets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the VR headset's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a VR headset with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

8.0

Price

7.1
Resolution
1080x1020
Resolution
1080x1020
▼ Worse than 97% of models
This vr headset has a screen resolution of 1080x1020 which is lower than that of 97.4% of VR headsets.
Screen size
3.8 inches
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
▲ Better than 72% of models
Market range: <72 Hz – >120 Hz
This vr headset supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 71.8% of VR headsets and equal to that in 23.1% of VR headsets.
Visible FoV (horizontal)
120 °
Visible FoV (horizontal)
120 °
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <87 ° – >120 °
This vr headset offers a horizontal FoV of 120 ° which is wider than that of 91.3% of VR headsets and equal to that of 6.5% of VR headsets.
Visible FoV (vertical)
?
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Tracking type
3DoF internal sensors
360° head tracking
yes
360° head tracking
yes
▲ Better than 2% of models
This vr headset supports full 360° head tracking. 2% of VR headsets support this tracking mode.
N. of tracking sensors
1
N. of cameras
0
N. of cameras
0
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0 – >6
This vr headset has 0 cameras which is fewer than in 64.6% of VR headsets and equal to that in 35.4% of VR headsets.
Tracking frequency
?
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Operating system
Android
OpenXR support
no
OpenXR support
no
▼ Worse than 63% of models
This vr headset does not support OpenXR. 63.3% of VR headsets support this cross-platform VR standard.
Wireless PC streaming
no
Wireless PC streaming
no
▼ Worse than 39% of models
This vr headset does not support wireless PC streaming. 38.8% of VR headsets support cable-free PC VR streaming.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
▲ Better than 63% of models
This vr headset has Wi-Fi. 63.3% of VR headsets have Wi-Fi connectivity.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4
▲ Better than 63% of models
This vr headset supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4, which is more advanced than 63.3% of VR headsets and equal to 2% of VR headsets.
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Touch controllers
no
Touch controllers
no
▼ Worse than 73% of models
This vr headset does not include touch controllers. 73.5% of VR headsets come with dedicated hand controllers.
Uses built-in side touchpad instead.
Game controller included
no
Game controller included
no
▼ Worse than 65% of models
This vr headset does not include a game controller. 65.3% of VR headsets ship with controllers in the box.
Spatial audio
yes
Spatial audio
yes
▲ Better than 11% of models
This vr headset supports spatial audio. 10.6% of VR headsets support spatial audio.
Fraunhofer Cingo support.
N. of speakers
?
N. of microphones
?
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Device type
standalone
Chipset
Exynos 7420
Chipset
Exynos 7420
▼ Worse than 89% of models
This vr headset uses the Exynos 7420 processor model which is slower than processors in 88.9% of VR headsets and equal to processors in 11.1% of VR headsets.
CPU clock speed
2.1 GHz
CPU clock speed
2.1 GHz
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <2.1 GHz – >3.3 GHz
This vr headset has a CPU clock speed of 2.1 GHz which is lower than that of 88.9% of VR headsets and equal to that of 11.1% of VR headsets.
Peak performance-core clock.
GPU model
Mali-T760 MP8
GPU model
Mali-T760 MP8
▼ Worse than 89% of models
This vr headset uses the Mali-T760 MP8 GPU model, which is less advanced than that used in 88.9%.
RAM capacity
3 GB
RAM capacity
3 GB
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <3 GB – >16 GB
This vr headset has 3 GB of RAM, which is less than 83.3% of VR headsets and equal to 16.7% of VR headsets.
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Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <3k mAh – >7k mAh
This vr headset has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh which is lower than that of 88.2% of VR headsets and equal to that of 5.9% of VR headsets.
Charging time
?
Weight
?
Headstrap type
rigid halo
Headstrap type
rigid halo
▲ Better than 45% of models
This vr headset uses a rigid halo headstrap, which is more comfortable than the design on 44.9%.
Body material
plastic
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Alcatel Vision vs the average VR headset

246810TotalDisplay & OpticsTracking & SensorsConnectivityControls & AudioHardwareDesign & Power
  • 33.3% higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    120 Hz
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <72 Hz – >120 Hz
    This vr headset has a higher refresh rate than the average VR headset (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The average VR headset has a refresh rate of 90 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • 20 ° wider horizontal FoV
    Visible FoV (horizontal)
    120 °
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <87 ° – >120 °
    This vr headset has a higher horizontal visible FoV than the average VR headset (120 ° vs 100 °). The average VR headset offers a horizontal visible FoV of 100 °.
    120 ° vs 100 °
  • Adjustable diopter
    Adjustable diopter
    yes
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This vr headset supports adjustable diopter, the average VR headset does not. 20% of VR headsets offer built-in diopter adjustment.
  • 23.7% faster GPU clock
    GPU clock speed
    772 MHz
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <587 MHz – >772 MHz
    This vr headset has a higher GPU clock speed than the average VR headset (772 MHz vs 624 MHz). The average VR headset has a GPU clock speed of 624 MHz.
    772 MHz vs 624 MHz
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This vr headset has Wi-Fi, the average VR headset does not. 38% of VR headsets have Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    This vr headset has a battery level indicator, the average VR headset does not. 46% of VR headsets include a battery level indicator.
  • Integrated LTE
    Integrated LTE
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This vr headset includes integrated LTE, the average VR headset does not. 4% of VR headsets include cellular connectivity.
  • 33.3% higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    120 Hz
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <72 Hz – >120 Hz
    This vr headset has a higher refresh rate than the average VR headset (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The average VR headset has a refresh rate of 90 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • 20 ° wider horizontal FoV
    Visible FoV (horizontal)
    120 °
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <87 ° – >120 °
    This vr headset has a higher horizontal visible FoV than the average VR headset (120 ° vs 100 °). The average VR headset offers a horizontal visible FoV of 100 °.
    120 ° vs 100 °
  • Adjustable diopter
    Adjustable diopter
    yes
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This vr headset supports adjustable diopter, the average VR headset does not. 20% of VR headsets offer built-in diopter adjustment.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This vr headset has Wi-Fi, the average VR headset does not. 38% of VR headsets have Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Integrated LTE
    Integrated LTE
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This vr headset includes integrated LTE, the average VR headset does not. 4% of VR headsets include cellular connectivity.
  • 23.7% faster GPU clock
    GPU clock speed
    772 MHz
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <587 MHz – >772 MHz
    This vr headset has a higher GPU clock speed than the average VR headset (772 MHz vs 624 MHz). The average VR headset has a GPU clock speed of 624 MHz.
    772 MHz vs 624 MHz
  • Battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    This vr headset has a battery level indicator, the average VR headset does not. 46% of VR headsets include a battery level indicator.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Resolution
    1080x1020
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    This vr headset has a lower screen resolution than the average VR headset (1080x1020 vs 1830x1464). The average VR headset has a screen resolution of 1830x1464.
    1080x1020 vs 1830x1464
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    OLED
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This vr headset uses OLED for display type, while the average VR headset uses Micro-OLED.
    OLED vs Micro-OLED
  • 36.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    390 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <456 ppi – >1.2k ppi
    This vr headset has a lower pixel density than the average VR headset (390 ppi vs 615.5 ppi). The average VR headset has a pixel density of 615.5 ppi.
    390 ppi vs 615.5 ppi
  • No touch controllers
    Touch controllers
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vr headset does not include touch controllers, the average VR headset does. 72% of VR headsets come with dedicated hand controllers.
    Uses built-in side touchpad instead.
  • No haptic feedback
    Haptic feedback
    no
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This vr headset does not support haptic feedback, the average VR headset does. 64% of VR headsets offer haptics in the headset or controllers.
  • 2 fewer cameras
    N. of cameras
    0
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    This vr headset has fewer cameras than the average VR headset (0 vs 2). The average VR headset has 2 cameras.
    0 vs 2
  • No OpenXR support
    OpenXR support
    no
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This vr headset does not support OpenXR, the average VR headset does. 62% of VR headsets support this cross-platform VR standard.
  • 5 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    3 GB
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <3 GB – >16 GB
    This vr headset has a lower RAM capacity than the average VR headset (3 GB vs 8 GB). The average VR headset has a RAM capacity of 8 GB.
    3 GB vs 8 GB
  • Lower screen resolution
    Resolution
    1080x1020
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    This vr headset has a lower screen resolution than the average VR headset (1080x1020 vs 1830x1464). The average VR headset has a screen resolution of 1830x1464.
    1080x1020 vs 1830x1464
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    OLED
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This vr headset uses OLED for display type, while the average VR headset uses Micro-OLED.
    OLED vs Micro-OLED
  • 36.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    390 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <456 ppi – >1.2k ppi
    This vr headset has a lower pixel density than the average VR headset (390 ppi vs 615.5 ppi). The average VR headset has a pixel density of 615.5 ppi.
    390 ppi vs 615.5 ppi
  • 2 fewer cameras
    N. of cameras
    0
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    This vr headset has fewer cameras than the average VR headset (0 vs 2). The average VR headset has 2 cameras.
    0 vs 2
  • No OpenXR support
    OpenXR support
    no
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This vr headset does not support OpenXR, the average VR headset does. 62% of VR headsets support this cross-platform VR standard.
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This vr headset is not compatible with Android, the average VR headset is. 51% of VR headsets support Android pairing or companion apps.
  • Old Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.1
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This vr headset supports an older Bluetooth version than the average VR headset (4.1 vs 5.2). The average VR headset uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    4.1 vs 5.2
  • Older USB version
    USB version
    USB 2.0
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This vr headset supports an older USB version than the average VR headset (USB 2 vs USB 3.2 Gen 1). The average VR headset uses USB version USB 3.2 Gen 1.
    Micro-USB port.
    USB 2.0 vs USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • No touch controllers
    Touch controllers
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vr headset does not include touch controllers, the average VR headset does. 72% of VR headsets come with dedicated hand controllers.
    Uses built-in side touchpad instead.
  • No haptic feedback
    Haptic feedback
    no
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This vr headset does not support haptic feedback, the average VR headset does. 64% of VR headsets offer haptics in the headset or controllers.
  • No game controller included
    Game controller included
    no
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This vr headset does not include a game controller, the average VR headset does. 64% of VR headsets ship with controllers in the box.
  • 5 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    3 GB
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <3 GB – >16 GB
    This vr headset has a lower RAM capacity than the average VR headset (3 GB vs 8 GB). The average VR headset has a RAM capacity of 8 GB.
    3 GB vs 8 GB
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This vr headset has a lower internal storage than the average VR headset (32 GB vs 128 GB). The average VR headset offers 128 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 128 GB
  • 0.74 GHz lower CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    2.1 GHz
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <2.1 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This vr headset has a lower CPU clock speed than the average VR headset (2.1 GHz vs 2.84 GHz). The average VR headset has a CPU clock speed of 2.84 GHz.
    Peak performance-core clock.
    2.1 GHz vs 2.84 GHz
  • 2 fewer memory channels
    Memory channels
    2
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This vr headset has fewer memory channels than the average VR headset (2 vs 4). The average VR headset supports 4 memory channels.
    2 vs 4
  • 7 nm larger process node
    Process node
    14 nm
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >14 nm
    This vr headset has a higher process node than the average VR headset (14 nm vs 7 nm). The average VR headset uses a process node of 7 nm.
    14 nm vs 7 nm
  • 3,781 MHz slower memory speed
    RAM speed
    1,552 MHz
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.6k MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This vr headset has a lower RAM speed than the average VR headset (1552 MHz vs 5333 MHz). The average VR headset has a RAM speed of 5333 MHz.
    1,552 MHz vs 5,333 MHz
  • 27.9% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,000 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <3k mAh – >7k mAh
    This vr headset has a lower battery capacity than the average VR headset (3000 mAh vs 4162 mAh). The average VR headset has a battery capacity of 4162 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 4,162 mAh

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techradar.com
03/09/2016
Summary of the review
Hands on: Alcatel Vision review
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newatlas.com
02/09/2016
Summary of the review
Alcatel's Vision VR headset doesn't need a phone or PC
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frandroid.com
01/09/2016
Summary of the review
Alcatel Vision: We tried this standalone virtual reality headset
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Alcatel Vision

  • Standalone functionality: Does not require a smartphone or PC to operate.
  • Balanced design: The battery is located at the back of the head brace to distribute weight and reduce front-heaviness.
  • Glasses-friendly: Features a roomy mask area that accommodates users wearing glasses.
  • Wide Field of View (FOV): Provides a solid immersive experience with a wide FOV and large lenses.
  • Low latency: Minimal lag between head movements and screen response.

What we don't like about Alcatel Vision

  • High price point: Estimated at $500–$600, which was considered expensive compared to phone-based alternatives like Gear VR.
  • Screen-door effect: Individual pixels are noticeably visible due to the 1080p resolution.
  • Limited content library: Relies on a proprietary storefront with fewer apps and games than established ecosystems like the Oculus Store or Google Play.
  • Nose comfort issues: Reviewers noted the design around the nose bridge felt uncomfortable or pressed against nostrils.
  • Battery life: Offers only about 3 hours of usage, which is relatively short for a standalone device.

Verdict

The Alcatel Vision is a standalone, wireless VR headset that operates independently without the need for a tethered smartphone or PC. Key technical specifications include dual 3.8-inch AMOLED displays with a resolution of 1080 x 1020 pixels each, an octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. Main characteristics include a 120-degree field of view, a low 17ms latency, and a 3,000mAh battery cleverly housed in the rear headrest for improved weight distribution and comfort. Pros include its all-in-one portability, integrated LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity, and built-in adjustments for myopia that allow use without glasses. Cons include a relatively short battery life of approximately three hours and a higher launch price compared to non-standalone mobile VR solutions.

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