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HTC VIVE Focus Review | 89 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,080Weight:702 gResolution:1440x1600Refresh rate:75 HzDisplay type:OLEDDevice type:standalone

HTC VIVE Focus 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.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the VR headset's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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6.9

Technical Score

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User score

â–²Better than 61% of vr-headsets
6.9

Technical Score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
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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.
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58%

6.2

Display & Optics

22%

7.8

Tracking & Sensors

10%

9.3

Controls & Audio

4%

4.6

Hardware

3%

8.0

Connectivity

3%

6.4

Design & Power

â–²Better than 67% of vr-headsets
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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.
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Technical Specifications of VR headset HTC VIVE Focus

Technical Score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
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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.
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58%

6.2

Display & Optics

22%

7.8

Tracking & Sensors

10%

9.3

Controls & Audio

4%

4.6

Hardware

3%

8.0

Connectivity

3%

6.4

Design & Power

6.9
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
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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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.
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Popularity:
HTC VIVE Focus has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 65.3% of VR headsets.
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Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.2/ 10
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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.
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60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

4.8

Price

6.2
Resolution
1440x1600
Resolution
1440x1600
This vr headset has a screen resolution of 1440x1600 which is lower than that of 51.3% of VR headsets and equal to that of 15.4% of VR headsets.
Screen size
3.5 inches
Refresh rate
75 Hz
Refresh rate
75 Hz
This vr headset supports a refresh rate of 75 Hz which is lower than in 87.2% of VR headsets and equal to that in 2.6% of VR headsets.
Visible FoV (horizontal)
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Visible FoV (vertical)
96 °
Visible FoV (vertical)
96 °
This vr headset offers a vertical FoV of 96 ° which is wider than that of 51.4% of VR headsets and equal to that of 14.3% of VR headsets.
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Tracking type
inside-out
360° head tracking
yes
360° head tracking
yes
This vr headset supports full 360° head tracking. 2% of VR headsets support this tracking mode.
N. of tracking sensors
2
N. of cameras
2
N. of cameras
2
This vr headset has 2 cameras which is more than in 39.6% of VR headsets and equal to that in 18.8% of VR headsets.
Tracking frequency
?
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Operating system
Android
OpenXR support
yes
OpenXR support
yes
This vr headset supports OpenXR. 38.8% of VR headsets support this cross-platform VR standard.
Via VIVE OpenXR SDK.
Wireless PC streaming
yes
Wireless PC streaming
yes
This vr headset supports wireless PC streaming. 63.3% of VR headsets support cable-free PC VR streaming.
Via VIVE Streaming.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This vr headset has Wi-Fi. 63.3% of VR headsets have Wi-Fi connectivity.
802.11ac Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5
This vr headset supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5, which is more advanced than 67.4% of VR headsets and equal to 8.2% of VR headsets.
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Touch controllers
yes
Touch controllers
yes
This vr headset includes touch controllers. 28.6% of VR headsets come with dedicated hand controllers.
Includes one 3DoF controller.
Game controller included
yes
Game controller included
yes
This vr headset includes a game controller. 36.7% of VR headsets ship with controllers in the box.
Spatial audio
yes
Spatial audio
yes
This vr headset supports spatial audio. 10.6% of VR headsets support spatial audio.
3D spatial sound via VIVE platform.
N. of speakers
2
N. of speakers
2
This vr headset has 2 speakers which is more than in 39.1% of VR headsets and equal to that in 60.9% of VR headsets.
Integrated stereo speakers.
N. of microphones
2
N. of microphones
2
This vr headset includes 2 microphones, which is more than 46.7% of VR headsets and equal to 46.7% of VR headsets.
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Device type
standalone
Chipset
Snapdragon 835
Chipset
Snapdragon 835
This vr headset uses the Snapdragon 835 processor model which is slower than processors in 66.7% of VR headsets and equal to processors in 11.1% of VR headsets.
CPU clock speed
2.45 GHz
CPU clock speed
2.45 GHz
This vr headset has a CPU clock speed of 2.45 GHz which is lower than that of 66.7% of VR headsets and equal to that of 11.1% of VR headsets.
Peak performance-core clock.
GPU model
Adreno 540
GPU model
Adreno 540
This vr headset uses the Adreno 540 GPU model, which is less advanced than that used in 66.7%.
RAM capacity
4 GB
RAM capacity
4 GB
This vr headset has 4 GB of RAM, which is less than 66.7% of VR headsets and equal to 11.1% of VR headsets.
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
This vr headset has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is lower than that of 52.9% of VR headsets and equal to that of 5.9% of VR headsets.
Charging time
2 h
Charging time
2 h
This vr headset recharges in 2 h, which is faster than 40% of VR headsets and equal to 40% of VR headsets.
Quick Charge 3.
Weight
702 g
Weight
702 g
This vr headset weighs 702 g which is heavier than 77.8% of VR headsets and equal to the weight of 2.2% of VR headsets.
With headstrap.
Headstrap type
rigid halo
Headstrap type
rigid halo
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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HTC VIVE Focus vs the average VR headset

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  • See-through mode
    See-through mode
    yes
    This vr headset supports see-through mode, the average VR headset does not. 44% of VR headsets offer passthrough viewing.
    Software-supported passthrough.
  • Supports hand tracking
    Hand tracking
    yes
    This vr headset supports hand tracking, the average VR headset does not. 24% of VR headsets support hand tracking.
    Official beta hand tracking support.
  • Supports body tracking
    Body tracking
    yes
    This vr headset supports body tracking, the average VR headset does not.
    Via VIVE Ultimate Trackers.
  • 18 h longer controller battery life
    Controller battery life
    30 h
    This vr headset has a higher controller battery life than the average VR headset (30 h vs 12 h). The average controller battery lasts 12 h.
    30 h vs 12 h
  • Includes compass
    Compass
    yes
    This vr headset features a compass, the average VR headset does not. 32.7% of VR headsets include a compass sensor.
  • Wider IPD adjustment range
    IPD adjustment range
    60.5–74 mm
    This vr headset has a higher IPD adjustment range than the average VR headset (60.5–74 mm vs 60–70 mm). The average VR headset supports an IPD adjustment range of 60–70 mm.
    60.5–74 mm vs 60–70 mm
  • Includes remote control
    Remote control
    yes
    This vr headset includes a remote control, the average VR headset does not.
    3DoF handheld controller.
  • Larger tracking area
    Tracking area
    33 x 30 m
    This vr headset has a higher tracking area than the average VR headset (33x30 m vs 10x10 m). The average VR headset supports a tracking area of 10x10 m.
    LBE mode; standard 10 x 10.
    33x30 m vs 10x10 m
  • Wider IPD adjustment range
    IPD adjustment range
    60.5–74 mm
    This vr headset has a higher IPD adjustment range than the average VR headset (60.5–74 mm vs 60–70 mm). The average VR headset supports an IPD adjustment range of 60–70 mm.
    60.5–74 mm vs 60–70 mm
  • 0.5 ° wider vertical FoV
    Visible FoV (vertical)
    96 °
    This vr headset has a higher vertical visible FoV than the average VR headset (96 ° vs 95.5 °). The average VR headset offers a vertical visible FoV of 95.5 °.
    96 ° vs 95.5 °
  • See-through mode
    See-through mode
    yes
    This vr headset supports see-through mode, the average VR headset does not. 44% of VR headsets offer passthrough viewing.
    Software-supported passthrough.
  • Supports hand tracking
    Hand tracking
    yes
    This vr headset supports hand tracking, the average VR headset does not. 24% of VR headsets support hand tracking.
    Official beta hand tracking support.
  • Supports body tracking
    Body tracking
    yes
    This vr headset supports body tracking, the average VR headset does not.
    Via VIVE Ultimate Trackers.
  • Includes compass
    Compass
    yes
    This vr headset features a compass, the average VR headset does not. 32.7% of VR headsets include a compass sensor.
  • Larger tracking area
    Tracking area
    33 x 30 m
    This vr headset has a higher tracking area than the average VR headset (33x30 m vs 10x10 m). The average VR headset supports a tracking area of 10x10 m.
    LBE mode; standard 10 x 10.
    33x30 m vs 10x10 m
  • Wireless PC VR streaming
    Wireless PC streaming
    yes
    This vr headset supports wireless PC streaming, the average VR headset does not.
    Via VIVE Streaming.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    This vr headset has Wi-Fi, the average VR headset does not. 38% of VR headsets have Wi-Fi connectivity.
    802.11ac Wi-Fi.
  • Compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    yes
    This vr headset is compatible with iOS, the average VR headset is not. 34.7% of VR headsets support iPhone or iPad integration.
    VIVE Manager app support.
  • 18 h longer controller battery life
    Controller battery life
    30 h
    This vr headset has a higher controller battery life than the average VR headset (30 h vs 12 h). The average controller battery lasts 12 h.
    30 h vs 12 h
  • Includes remote control
    Remote control
    yes
    This vr headset includes a remote control, the average VR headset does not.
    3DoF handheld controller.
  • 22.6% lighter controllers
    Controller weight
    120 g
    This vr headset is lighter than the average VR headset (120 g vs 155 g). The average controller weighs 155 g.
    Original 3DoF controller.
    120 g vs 155 g
  • Has a memory card slot
    External memory slot
    yes
    This vr headset features a memory card slot, the average VR headset does not. 14.3% of VR headsets support expandable storage.
    microSD slot, up to 2 TB.
  • 13.8% faster GPU clock
    GPU clock speed
    710 MHz
    This vr headset has a higher GPU clock speed than the average VR headset (710 MHz vs 624 MHz). The average VR headset has a GPU clock speed of 624 MHz.
    710 MHz vs 624 MHz
  • Battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    This vr headset has a battery level indicator, the average VR headset does not. 46% of VR headsets include a battery level indicator.
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    Max operating temperature
    40 °C
    This vr headset has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average VR headset (40 °C vs 35 °C). The average VR headset reaches a maximum operating temperature of 35 °C.
    40 °C vs 35 °C
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    OLED
    This vr headset uses OLED for display type, while the average VR headset uses Micro-OLED.
    OLED vs Micro-OLED
  • 16.7% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    75 Hz
    This vr headset has a lower refresh rate than the average VR headset (75 Hz vs 90 Hz). The average VR headset has a refresh rate of 90 Hz.
    75 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • Lower screen resolution
    Resolution
    1440x1600
    This vr headset has a lower screen resolution than the average VR headset (1440x1600 vs 1830x1464). The average VR headset has a screen resolution of 1830x1464.
    1440x1600 vs 1830x1464
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    32 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.
    Expandable via microSD.
    32 GB vs 128 GB
  • 2 fewer memory channels
    Memory channels
    2
    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
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    This vr headset has a lower RAM capacity than the average VR headset (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average VR headset has a RAM capacity of 8 GB.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 20.4% heavier
    Weight
    702 g
    This vr headset is heavier than the average VR headset (702 g vs 583 g). The average VR headset weighs 583 g.
    With headstrap.
    702 g vs 583 g
  • 3,467 MHz slower memory speed
    RAM speed
    1,866 MHz
    This vr headset has a lower RAM speed than the average VR headset (1866 MHz vs 5333 MHz). The average VR headset has a RAM speed of 5333 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 5,333 MHz
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    OLED
    This vr headset uses OLED for display type, while the average VR headset uses Micro-OLED.
    OLED vs Micro-OLED
  • 16.7% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    75 Hz
    This vr headset has a lower refresh rate than the average VR headset (75 Hz vs 90 Hz). The average VR headset has a refresh rate of 90 Hz.
    75 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • Lower screen resolution
    Resolution
    1440x1600
    This vr headset has a lower screen resolution than the average VR headset (1440x1600 vs 1830x1464). The average VR headset has a screen resolution of 1830x1464.
    1440x1600 vs 1830x1464
  • 0.1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    615 ppi
    This vr headset has a lower pixel density than the average VR headset (615 ppi vs 615.5 ppi). The average VR headset has a pixel density of 615.5 ppi.
    615 ppi vs 615.5 ppi
  • Old Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    This vr headset supports an older Bluetooth version than the average VR headset (5 vs 5.2). The average VR headset uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    32 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.
    Expandable via microSD.
    32 GB vs 128 GB
  • 2 fewer memory channels
    Memory channels
    2
    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
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    This vr headset has a lower RAM capacity than the average VR headset (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average VR headset has a RAM capacity of 8 GB.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 3,467 MHz slower memory speed
    RAM speed
    1,866 MHz
    This vr headset has a lower RAM speed than the average VR headset (1866 MHz vs 5333 MHz). The average VR headset has a RAM speed of 5333 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 5,333 MHz
  • 0.39 GHz lower CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    2.45 GHz
    This vr headset has a lower CPU clock speed than the average VR headset (2.5 GHz vs 2.84 GHz). The average VR headset has a CPU clock speed of 2.84 GHz.
    Peak performance-core clock.
    2.45 GHz vs 2.84 GHz
  • 3 nm larger process node
    Process node
    10 nm
    This vr headset has a higher process node than the average VR headset (10 nm vs 7 nm). The average VR headset uses a process node of 7 nm.
    10 nm vs 7 nm
  • 510.5 lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 5 multi-core score
    1,461
    This vr headset has a lower Geekbench 5 multi-core score than the average VR headset (1,461 vs 1,971.5). The average VR headset has a Geekbench 5 multi-core score of 1,971.5.
    1,461 vs 1,971.5
  • 20.4% heavier
    Weight
    702 g
    This vr headset is heavier than the average VR headset (702 g vs 583 g). The average VR headset weighs 583 g.
    With headstrap.
    702 g vs 583 g

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What we like about HTC VIVE Focus

  • High-resolution 5K visuals and vibrant display panels
  • Excellent weight distribution with rear-mounted battery to reduce neck strain
  • Hot-swappable battery system allows for continuous use without powering down
  • Physical IPD adjustment dial for precise lens alignment and improved clarity
  • Fast 'instant-on' setup and easy-to-use quick-release head strap
  • Active cooling system prevents overheating during intense standalone sessions

What we don't like about HTC VIVE Focus

  • High retail price compared to consumer-focused competitors like the Meta Quest series
  • Fresnel lenses can suffer from glare, 'god-rays,' and a small sweet spot
  • Original model featured a limited 3DOF controller that lacked precision
  • Native software library is limited compared to mainstream VR platforms
  • Passthrough mode can have noticeable latency and graininess
  • Software issues including frequent loss of play area boundaries or floor height

Verdict

The HTC Vive Focus Vision is a hybrid VR headset featuring a combined 5K resolution (2448 x 2448 pixels per eye), a 120° field of view, and a 90Hz refresh rate that can reach 120Hz in DisplayPort mode. Powered by the Snapdragon XR2 chipset with 12GB of RAM, it offers integrated eye-tracking with auto-IPD adjustment, full-color passthrough for mixed reality, and a hot-swappable battery system that allows for continuous use without powering down. Its main pros include high visual fidelity, balanced ergonomics due to the rear-mounted battery, and the versatility of switching between standalone use and lossless PC VR streaming. However, its notable cons are a high price point of approximately $999, a lackluster library of standalone content compared to competitors, and the use of older Fresnel lenses which can introduce visual artifacts like god rays.

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