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Avg. price in UK: ~£770
Avg. price in US: ~$800
Weight: 800 g
Resolution: 1440x1600
Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Display type: OLED
Device type: PC VR

HTC VIVE Pro review. Compare 89 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among vr headsets and if it is worth buying.

7.1

Very good

6.7

Good

8.5

Excellent

7.2
Gaming
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40.0%
5.5
Refresh rate
35.0%
10
Touch controllers
25.0%
6.1
Resolution
6.9
Movies
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40.0%
6.1
Resolution
35.0%
8.8
Display type
25.0%
5.6
Visible FoV (horizontal)

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The HTC Vive Pro is a high-end PC-based VR headset featuring dual 3.5-inch AMOLED displays with a combined resolution of 2880 x 1600 (1440 x 1600 per eye), a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 110-degree field of view. Key characteristics include an ergonomically redesigned rigid head strap for better weight distribution, integrated Hi-Res certified headphones with a built-in amplifier, and dual front-facing cameras. Its main pros are the significant reduction of the screen-door effect compared to the original Vive, superior visual clarity for text and textures, and high-quality spatial audio. However, major cons include its high price point, the fact that base stations and controllers are often sold separately, and demanding PC system requirements to fully utilize the increased resolution.

Technical Specifications of HTC VIVE Pro

Overall score

7.1

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Popularity

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.

Display & Optics

7.0

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Resolution

What it is: The total number of pixels displayed on the screen, expressed as width x height, determining sharpness.

When it matters: When you want crisp text and sharp details in photos and videos.

Importance: HIGH

Screen size

What it is: The physical diagonal measurement of the display area, usually expressed in inches.

When it matters: When you want a larger image area that can feel more immersive in games, movies, and VR apps.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >4.41 inches

3.5 inches

Refresh rate

What it is: The number of times per second the display updates the image, measured in Hertz (Hz); higher rates offer smoother motion.

When it matters: When you want scrolling to feel fluid and games to look smoother.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >102 Hz

Visible FoV (horizontal)

What it is: Measures the visible horizontal field of view of the image, expressed in degrees.

When it matters: When you want a wider left-to-right view for racing, shooters, and room-scale immersion.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >105.7 °

Visible FoV (vertical)

What it is: Measures the visible vertical field of view of the image, expressed in degrees.

When it matters: When a taller visible image helps scenes feel less cropped above and below your view.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >97.5 °

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Tracking & Sensors

6.3

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Tracking type

What it is: Specifies the tracking method used for positional detection, such as inside-out or outside-in.

When it matters: When you want to know whether tracking depends on onboard cameras or external hardware.

Importance: LOW

outside-in

360° head tracking

What it is: Shows whether the headset can track head movement across a full 360-degree space.

When it matters: When you turn around often in room-scale games and do not want tracking blind spots.

Importance: MEDIUM

N. of tracking sensors

What it is: Counts the integrated sensors used for positional or motion tracking.

When it matters: When you compare how much built-in hardware the headset uses for motion tracking.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >4.2

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N. of cameras

What it is: Counts the built-in cameras used for tracking, passthrough, or environmental sensing.

When it matters: When passthrough quality, room mapping, and inside-out tracking matter to your setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >4.2

Tracking frequency

What it is: Indicates how often the tracking system updates position data, measured in hertz.

When it matters: When you want fast motion tracking to stay stable during quick head or hand movement.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >718 Hz

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Connectivity

7.7

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Operating system

What it is: The primary system software that manages the headset's hardware, apps, and core functions.

When it matters: When you have a preference for the user interface and app ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Windows

OpenXR support

What it is: Indicates whether the headset supports the OpenXR standard for compatible VR software.

When it matters: When you want broader compatibility with VR apps across different software platforms.

Importance: LOW

Wireless PC streaming

What it is: Shows whether the headset can receive PC VR content over a wireless connection.

When it matters: When you want PC VR without a cable running from the headset to your computer.

Importance: LOW

Wi-Fi connectivity

What it is: The ability of the headset to connect to a wireless network.

When it matters: When you want wireless downloads, streaming, updates, or online features without relying on a cable.

Importance: LOW

Wi-Fi version

What it is: Version of Wi-Fi standard supported.

When it matters: When compatibility with your router and wireless setup affects download speeds, streaming quality, or latency.

Importance: LOW

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Controls & Audio

7.3

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Touch controllers

What it is: Shows whether dedicated motion controllers are included for hand-based input in VR.

When it matters: When your favorite games rely on precise hand input rather than hand tracking alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Game controller included

What it is: Indicates whether game controllers are included in the standard package.

When it matters: When you want a complete VR package and do not want to buy controllers separately.

Importance: LOW

Spatial audio

What it is: Supports immersive spatial audio playback.

When it matters: When movies, games, and VR experiences feel better with more immersive positional sound.

Importance: LOW

N. of speakers

What it is: Counts the built-in speakers used for audio playback.

When it matters: When you plan to use the headset without separate headphones or external speakers.

Importance: LOW

N. of microphones

What it is: The number of microphones built into the headset or its integrated hardware.

When it matters: When voice chat, voice commands, or in-headset recording quality matter to your setup.

Importance: LOW

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Hardware

4.0

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Device type

What it is: Describes the overall headset class, such as standalone, PC VR, or mixed reality.

When it matters: When you choose between a standalone headset, a PC VR model, or mixed-reality use.

Importance: LOW

PC VR

Chipset

What it is: The central System-on-Chip (SoC) that houses the CPU, GPU, modem, and other core processing components.

When it matters: When you want to know the specific engine powering your device's speed and features.

Importance: LOW

N/A

CPU clock speed

What it is: Indicates the base operating frequency of the main processor, measured in gigahertz.

When it matters: When you compare standalone headset speed for games, menus, and mixed-reality apps.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >2.86 GHz

N/A

GPU model

What it is: The official model name of the graphics processor used in the tablet.

When it matters: When you compare graphics hardware for gaming, video editing, or benchmarks.

Importance: LOW

N/A

RAM capacity

What it is: States the installed RAM capacity used for system operation and multitasking.

When it matters: When you want smoother multitasking and better headroom for demanding VR apps.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >9.3 GB

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Design & Power

5.2

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Battery capacity

What it is: The amount of electric charge the battery can store, usually measured in mAh.

When it matters: When you want longer untethered play time without recharging the headset too often.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >4980 mAh

N/A

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full charge.

When it matters: When charging speed, charging method, or battery upkeep convenience matters to your routine.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <2.3 hours

N/A

Weight

What it is: The total weight of the headset, affecting how heavy it feels during use.

When it matters: When you want a headset that feels lighter and more comfortable during longer VR sessions.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <484.2 g

Headstrap type

What it is: Identifies the design of the headstrap used to secure the headset on the user's head.

When it matters: When comfort, balance, and pressure distribution matter during long VR sessions.

Importance: LOW

Body material

What it is: The main material used for the headset body or housing.

When it matters: When you care about how sturdy, premium, or lightweight the headset feels over time.

Importance: LOW

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HTC VIVE Pro vs the average VR headset

Why is HTC VIVE Pro better than the average VR headset?

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Supports eye relief adjustment
HTC VIVE Pro supports eye relief adjustment, the average VR headset does not. 25% of VR headsets support eye relief adjustment.
What it is: Shows whether the distance between the eyes and lenses can be adjusted for comfort or glasses clearance.
When it matters: When you wear glasses or need more space between your eyes and the lenses.
Importance: MEDIUM
HTC VIVE Pro supports eye relief adjustment, the average VR headset does not. 25% of VR headsets support eye relief adjustment.
43 nits higher peak brightness
HTC VIVE Pro has a higher peak brightness than the average VR headset (143 nits vs 100 nits). The average VR headset has a peak brightness of 100 nits.
What it is: The absolute maximum brightness a small portion of the screen can achieve briefly, usually when displaying HDR content.
When it matters: When you watch HDR content and want highlights like explosions or sunlight to look realistic.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >129 nits
HTC VIVE Pro has a higher peak brightness than the average VR headset (143 nits vs 100 nits). The average VR headset has a peak brightness of 100 nits.143 nits vs 100 nits
3 ° wider vertical FoV
HTC VIVE Pro has a higher vertical visible FoV than the average VR headset (98 ° vs 95 °). The average VR headset offers a vertical visible FoV of 95 °.
What it is: Measures the visible vertical field of view of the image, expressed in degrees.
When it matters: When a taller visible image helps scenes feel less cropped above and below your view.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >97.5 °
HTC VIVE Pro has a higher vertical visible FoV than the average VR headset (98 ° vs 95 °). The average VR headset offers a vertical visible FoV of 95 °.98 ° vs 95 °
Wireless PC VR streaming
HTC VIVE Pro supports wireless PC streaming, the average VR headset does not.
What it is: Shows whether the headset can receive PC VR content over a wireless connection.
When it matters: When you want PC VR without a cable running from the headset to your computer.
Importance: LOW
HTC VIVE Pro supports wireless PC streaming, the average VR headset does not.
Supports SteamVR
HTC VIVE Pro supports SteamVR, the average VR headset does not. 50% of VR headsets support this PC VR ecosystem.
What it is: Indicates whether the headset supports the SteamVR ecosystem for compatible PC VR content.
When it matters: When you want confidence that the headset can access the SteamVR software ecosystem in normal supported use.
Importance: LOW
HTC VIVE Pro supports SteamVR, the average VR headset does not. 50% of VR headsets support this PC VR ecosystem.
Wider IPD adjustment range
HTC VIVE Pro has a higher IPD adjustment range than the average VR headset (60.7–73.5 mm vs 60–70 mm). The average VR headset supports an IPD adjustment range of 60–70 mm.
What it is: Defines the range within which the lens spacing can be adjusted, usually measured in millimeters.
When it matters: When you need the headset to fit users with narrower or wider interpupillary distance.
Importance: MEDIUM
HTC VIVE Pro has a higher IPD adjustment range than the average VR headset (60.7–73.5 mm vs 60–70 mm). The average VR headset supports an IPD adjustment range of 60–70 mm.60.7–73.5 mm vs 60–70 mm
Supports eye relief adjustment
HTC VIVE Pro supports eye relief adjustment, the average VR headset does not. 25% of VR headsets support eye relief adjustment.
43 nits higher peak brightness
HTC VIVE Pro has a higher peak brightness than the average VR headset (143 nits vs 100 nits). The average VR headset has a peak brightness of 100 nits.
3 ° wider vertical FoV
HTC VIVE Pro has a higher vertical visible FoV than the average VR headset (98 ° vs 95 °). The average VR headset offers a vertical visible FoV of 95 °.
Wider IPD adjustment range
HTC VIVE Pro has a higher IPD adjustment range than the average VR headset (60.7–73.5 mm vs 60–70 mm). The average VR headset supports an IPD adjustment range of 60–70 mm.
Wireless PC VR streaming
HTC VIVE Pro supports wireless PC streaming, the average VR headset does not.
Supports SteamVR
HTC VIVE Pro supports SteamVR, the average VR headset does not. 50% of VR headsets support this PC VR ecosystem.

Display & Optics

Why is HTC VIVE Pro worse than the average VR headset?

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0.2% lower pixel density
HTC VIVE Pro has a lower pixel density than the average VR headset (615 ppi vs 616 ppi). The average VR headset has a pixel density of 616 ppi.
Requires base stations
HTC VIVE Pro requires external base stations, the average VR headset does not. 0% of VR headsets work without external base stations.
No 3.5 mm jack
HTC VIVE Pro does not include a 3.5 mm audio jack, the average VR headset does. 61.2% of VR headsets include wired audio output.
Old Bluetooth version
HTC VIVE Pro supports an older Bluetooth version than the average VR headset (4.2 vs 5.2). The average VR headset uses Bluetooth 5.2.
No game controller included
HTC VIVE Pro does not include a game controller, the average VR headset does. 64% of VR headsets ship with controllers in the box.
31% heavier controllers
HTC VIVE Pro is heavier than the average VR headset (203 g vs 155 g). The average controller weighs 155 g.
5 h shorter controller battery life
HTC VIVE Pro has a lower controller battery life than the average VR headset (7 h vs 12 h). The average controller battery lasts 12 h.
37.2% heavier
HTC VIVE Pro is heavier than the average VR headset (800 g vs 583 g). The average VR headset weighs 583 g.
13 mm wider
HTC VIVE Pro is wider than the average VR headset (203 mm vs 190 mm). The average VR headset has a width of 190 mm.
Requires base stations
HTC VIVE Pro requires external base stations, the average VR headset does not. 0% of VR headsets work without external base stations.
What it is: Shows whether external base stations are needed for full positional tracking.
When it matters: When you want to avoid buying and mounting extra tracking stations around the room.
Importance: LOW
HTC VIVE Pro requires external base stations, the average VR headset does not. 0% of VR headsets work without external base stations.
No game controller included
HTC VIVE Pro does not include a game controller, the average VR headset does. 64% of VR headsets ship with controllers in the box.
What it is: Indicates whether game controllers are included in the standard package.
When it matters: When you want a complete VR package and do not want to buy controllers separately.
Importance: LOW
HTC VIVE Pro does not include a game controller, the average VR headset does. 64% of VR headsets ship with controllers in the box.
37.2% heavier
HTC VIVE Pro is heavier than the average VR headset (800 g vs 583 g). The average VR headset weighs 583 g.
What it is: The total weight of the headset, affecting how heavy it feels during use.
When it matters: When you want a headset that feels lighter and more comfortable during longer VR sessions.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <484.2 g
HTC VIVE Pro is heavier than the average VR headset (800 g vs 583 g). The average VR headset weighs 583 g.800 g vs 583 g
31% heavier controllers
HTC VIVE Pro is heavier than the average VR headset (203 g vs 155 g). The average controller weighs 155 g.
What it is: States the weight of one controller, usually measured in grams.
When it matters: When controller comfort matters during long sessions or active rhythm and fitness games.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <132.3 g
HTC VIVE Pro is heavier than the average VR headset (203 g vs 155 g). The average controller weighs 155 g.203 g vs 155 g
5 h shorter controller battery life
HTC VIVE Pro has a lower controller battery life than the average VR headset (7 h vs 12 h). The average controller battery lasts 12 h.
What it is: States the maximum operating time of the controllers before the batteries need recharging or replacement.
When it matters: When you play often and do not want controller batteries interrupting long sessions.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >22.5 hours
HTC VIVE Pro has a lower controller battery life than the average VR headset (7 h vs 12 h). The average controller battery lasts 12 h.7 h vs 12 h
No 3.5 mm jack
HTC VIVE Pro does not include a 3.5 mm audio jack, the average VR headset does. 61.2% of VR headsets include wired audio output.
What it is: Indicates whether a 3.5 mm analog audio jack is available for wired headphones or headsets.
When it matters: When you want to plug in wired headphones without using adapters or USB audio.
Importance: LOW
HTC VIVE Pro does not include a 3.5 mm audio jack, the average VR headset does. 61.2% of VR headsets include wired audio output.
Old Bluetooth version
HTC VIVE Pro supports an older Bluetooth version than the average VR headset (4.2 vs 5.2). The average VR headset uses Bluetooth 5.2.
What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the headset fits into your ecosystem.
Importance: LOW
HTC VIVE Pro supports an older Bluetooth version than the average VR headset (4.2 vs 5.2). The average VR headset uses Bluetooth 5.2.4.2 vs 5.2
0.2% lower pixel density
HTC VIVE Pro has a lower pixel density than the average VR headset (615 ppi vs 616 ppi). The average VR headset has a pixel density of 616 ppi.
What it is: The concentration of pixels on the display, measured in pixels per inch (PPI), affecting image clarity.
When it matters: When you want the image to look perfectly smooth with no visible pixels.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >852.7 ppi
HTC VIVE Pro has a lower pixel density than the average VR headset (615 ppi vs 616 ppi). The average VR headset has a pixel density of 616 ppi.615 ppi vs 616 ppi

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What customers like about HTC VIVE Pro?

High-resolution OLED displays (2880 x 1600) provide crisp graphics and deep blacks
Improved ergonomics and rigid head strap offer better weight distribution and comfort for long sessions
Integrated spatial audio headphones with easy-to-use flip-up design and padding
Excellent room-scale tracking using the established Lighthouse base station system
Physical IPD adjustment and a spacious facial gasket make it very glasses-friendly
Modular ecosystem allows for upgrades like the Vive Wireless Adapter or Valve Index controllers

What customers dislike about HTC VIVE Pro?

High entry cost, especially as the standalone headset often requires a separate purchase of base stations and controllers
High PC hardware requirements to fully utilize the increased screen resolution
Standard Vive 'wand' controllers feel outdated compared to modern finger-tracking alternatives
Initial audio issues reported with thin bass levels and high-pitched tones
The 110-degree field of view (FOV) remained unchanged from the original Vive model
Lacks a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, requiring proprietary or USB-C audio solutions

Expert reviews

pcmag.com

03/04/2018

HTC Vive Pro Review - PCMag

The PCMag review highlights the HTC Vive Pro as a premium virtual reality headset offering a significant technical upgrade over the original, featuring crisp dual OLED displays (2880-by-1600 resolution), improved comfort via a rigid strap, and integrated high-quality headphones. However, a major disadvantage is the $799 price, which only covers the headset itself and excludes the...Read more

engadget.com

03/04/2018

HTC Vive Pro review: Better in every way, but it's not for you

Summary Pros and Design Upgrades The HTC Vive Pro is a remastered VR headset featuring a deep blue plastic design that is significantly lighter and better balanced than its predecessor, mimicking the ergonomics of Sony’s PlayStation VR. Its most notable upgrades include dual OLED displays boasting a 1,440 by 1,600 pixel-per-eye resolution—a 78% increase over the original Vive—which...Read more

t3.com

03/04/2018

HTC Vive Pro review: The best VR experience you can get - T3

Here is a specific summary of the HTC Vive Pro review: Summary of the HTC Vive Pro Review The HTC Vive Pro offers the highest quality, most immersive virtual reality experience currently available, featuring a major visual overhaul compared to the original model. Its dual AMOLED screens provide a combined resolution of 2880 x 1600 pixels, which increases pixel density by 37% and...Read more

tomshardware.com

03/04/2018

HTC Vive Pro Headset Review: A High Bar for Premium VR

The HTC Vive Pro is evaluated as the best consumer virtual reality headset available at its release, representing a significant mid-cycle refresh that targets a premium, luxury market rather than budget-conscious buyers. Priced at $800 for the standalone headset—requiring an additional $300 starter kit for base stations and controllers if the user does not already own the original...Read more

wareable.com

06/04/2018

HTC Vive Pro v Vive: We match the VR headsets against each other

The Wareable review characterizes the HTC Vive Pro as a "Vive 1.5" iteration, offering significant improvements over the original via dual-AMOLED displays with a 2880 x 1600 resolution (a 78% pixel increase) that sharpens visuals and reduces the screen-door effect. Design improvements include a more comfortable, balanced head strap with integrated audio for better ergonomics....Read more

mashable.com

07/04/2018

HTC Vive Pro review: The best VR headset

The Mashable review by Raymond Wong positions the HTC Vive Pro as a premium, top-tier virtual reality headset engineered specifically for hardcore VR enthusiasts who are willing to spend serious money to obtain the absolute best consumer rig available. The prominent advantage highlighted in the evaluation is its sharp visual upgrade, courtesy of dual-OLED displays boasting a higher...Read more

itpro.com

10/04/2018

HTC Vive Pro hands-on review: Ready, player one?

HTC Vive Pro Review Summary The HTC Vive Pro is a professional-grade virtual reality headset aimed at business users, design studios, and early adopters seeking high visual fidelity. A major standout feature is its upgraded display, which increases resolution to 2,880 x 1,600 (a 37% pixel-per-inch increase over the original Vive), successfully eliminating the "screen door" pixel...Read more

wired.com

11/05/2018

HTC Vive Pro Review: An Expensive VR Upgrade | WIRED

The WIRED review rates the HTC Vive Pro 6/10, highlighting it as an ultra-premium, immersive upgrade targeting professionals and hardcore enthusiasts. Key advantages include significantly improved comfort, dual AMOLED screens with 2,880 x 1,600 combined resolution for better visuals, and a redesigned chassis with built-in headphones and intuitive adjustment controls. WIRED...Read more

techgearlab.com

19/03/2019

HTC Vive Pro Review | Tested & Rated - TechGearLab

The HTC Vive Pro is a premium VR headset that offers top-tier performance but suffers from a prohibitively high price tag and complex setup. On the positive side, the headset excels in interactiveness and visual immersiveness, boasting highly accurate motion tracking controllers and a combined resolution of 2880x1600 (1440x1600 per eye) with a wide 110° field of view. It is...Read more

whatvr.co

19/01/2019

HTC Vive Pro Review

The HTC Vive Pro is evaluated as a top-tier, professional-grade virtual reality headset that significantly improves upon its predecessor, though its premium price point keeps it out of reach for casual users. The hardware boasts a massive visual upgrade featuring a 3.5-inch AMOLED display with a 2,880 x 1,600 resolution, which sharply reduces the "screen-door" effect and makes text...Read more

techadvisor.com

13/01/2020

HTC Vive Pro Review - Tech Advisor

The HTC Vive Pro is an iterative VR headset upgrade that primarily focuses on design comfort and display improvements, making it highly suitable for enthusiasts and commercial users. A standout pro is its enhanced dual-OLED display, which bumps resolution to 1440 x 1600 pixels per eye (2880 x 1600 combined), making in-game text substantially easier to read and visual edges much...Read more

techradar.com

11/03/2021

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The HTC Vive Pro is a professional-grade, dual AMOLED VR headset designed for high-budget enthusiasts, praised for its massive visual leap to a 2880 x 1600 resolution and vastly improved weight distribution. Its updated ergonomics feature a sturdy head harness with an adjustable turn knob, comfortable plush face padding, and built-in adjustable headphones that provide convenient...Read more

expertreviews.co.uk

18/06/2018

HTC Vive Pro review: Augmented reality is coming to 2018's best VR

The HTC Vive Pro represents a premium, incremental upgrade to the original Vive VR, delivering the market's best virtual reality experience in 2018 despite its high financial barrier. On the positive side, it boasts vastly improved hardware specs, transitioning from 1,200 x 1,080 pixels per eye to a crisper 1,440 x 1,600 resolution that eliminates blurred lens effects and makes fine...Read more

techradar.com

11/03/2021

HTC Vive Pro review - TechRadar Would you like a similar list of technical specifications or minimum PC requirements for this specific Vive Pro model?

The HTC Vive Pro is a premium virtual reality headset tailored specifically for high-end VR enthusiasts and arcade owners who prioritize maximum visual fidelity. Boasting a 3.5-inch Dual AMOLED display with a 2880 x 1600 resolution, it drastically reduces image graininess and jagged edges, making text, menus, and texture packs look incredibly crisp and lifelike. The headset...Read more

rocketchainsaw.com.au

14/07/2018

HTC Vive Pro Review: The Best VR Hardware Out There

The Rocket Chainsaw review describes the HTC Vive Pro as a top-tier professional VR system offering unmatched resolution, improved comfort, and precise tracking. Key advantages include superior visual fidelity and integrated audio, though the high cost and requirement for a powerful PC limit its appeal to enthusiasts and enterprise users. Significant drawbacks highlighted include...Read more

digitaltrends.com

23/08/2019

HTC Vive Pro review - Digital Trends

HTC Vive Pro Review Summary The HTC Vive Pro is a premium virtual reality headset designed for professionals and enthusiast gamers seeking the absolute best home VR experience. It features a hassle-free, intuitive setup identical to its predecessor. It is built with high-quality materials and a robust, evenly balanced design that improves long-term comfort and easily accommodates...Read more

heise.de

14/06/2018

HTC Vive Pro Review: Expensive VR Experience with Weaknesses

Overview and Setup The HTC Vive Pro is a high-end virtual reality headset aimed primarily at enthusiasts and enterprise users, offering notable upgrades in resolution and comfort over its predecessor. Setting up the system is relatively simple through SteamVR, which guides users through sensor positioning, controller pairing, and room-scale boundary configuration—requiring a minimum...Read more

mixed.de

03/04/2018

Vive Pro Review: What We Love and What We Dislike

The HTC Vive Pro is evaluated as the best virtual reality headset on the market at its release, primarily due to its outstanding visual upgrade over the standard Vive and Oculus Rift. Its standout feature is the inclusion of dual 1440 x 1600 pixel OLED displays, which significantly enhance image quality, sharpness, and depth perception while extending the clear viewing distance up...Read more

4p.de

09/05/2018

HTC Vive Pro (Hardware) - A Worthwhile Upgrade?

The HTC Vive Pro is positioned as a high-end VR upgrade targeted at enthusiasts and business clients, offering notable improvements in ergonomics and design over its predecessor. Key advantages highlighted in the review include its vastly enhanced comfort, featuring an adjustable adjustment wheel on the back of the head strap that balances weight distribution during long gaming...Read more

chip.de

08/05/2018

The best VR headset of all time? HTC Vive Pro review

Based on the review provided by CHIP, the HTC Vive Pro is praised as an exceptional advancement in virtual reality technology, earning the title of the best VR headset they have ever tested. The review highlights several major hardware improvements over the original model. On the positive side, the headset features a significantly upgraded display boasting a combined maximum...Read more

video.golem.de

13/04/2018

HTC Vive Pro - Test - Golem.de", "HTC Vive Pro - Review - Golem.de

The ⁠Golem.de review of the HTC Vive Pro concludes that the device is an impressive virtual reality headset built on a very solid overall concept. Its flagship advantage lies in the major technical upgrades over the original model, particularly the integration of significantly sharper, higher-resolution dual OLED displays that noticeably reduce the screen door effect. The headset...Read more

computerbase.de

21/05/2018

HTC Vive Pro review: On the way toward high-end PC VR

The HTC Vive Pro represents a significant upgrade over the original Vive, establishing itself as a top-tier first-generation VR headset through marked visual, audio, and ergonomic advancements. Its primary strength lies in its 77% resolution increase to 2,880 × 1.600 pixels, which dramatically sharpens image quality, reduces text blurring, and minimizes background pixelation....Read more

games.ch

14/05/2018

HTC Vive Pro Review: Better Resolution, Fewer Cables

The HTC Vive Pro, as reviewed by Games.ch, is positioned as a premium, well-engineered VR headset designed for enthusiasts, featuring a significantly improved, balanced design with a rigid strap and superior OLED display resolution (2880x1600) that reduces the screen-door effect. It offers improved comfort and integrated, high-performance audio, making it a robust, high-end...Read more

lesnumeriques.com

03/05/2018

HTC Vive Pro VR Headset Review: For a Handful of Pixels

The HTC Vive Pro is a high-end virtual reality headset designed primarily for professional users, offering a minor evolution over the original Vive rather than a complete redesign. On the positive side, it features an improved, rigid headband that significantly enhances comfort for spectacle wearers and makes it easier to put on. The connection system is upgraded to a single, more...Read more

fr.ign.com

08/05/2018

HTC Vive Pro Review - IGN France

In his review for IGN, Dan Stapleton gives the HTC Vive Pro a score of 7 out of 10, characterizing it as a significant but overly expensive upgrade. On the positive side, the headset offers a notable 78% increase in pixels with a combined AMOLED resolution of 2880x1600px, which delivers excellent image quality, vastly reduces the screen-door effect, and makes text highly legible....Read more

leclaireur.fnac.com

03/04/2018

HTC Vive Pro Review: A new benchmark, but not a revolution

The HTC Vive Pro is a high-end virtual reality headset designed for professionals and hardcore VR enthusiasts, building upon the solid foundation of the original HTC Vive. The device features a dual AMOLED display with a combined resolution of 2880 x 1600 pixels (1440 x 1600 per eye), maintaining a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 110-degree field of view. It transitions from the original's...Read more

journaldugeek.com

13/04/2018

HTC Vive Pro: Hands-on with HTC's new VR headset

The HTC Vive Pro is a hardware upgrade over the original Vive, targeting professional users with a significant boost in display resolution and visual fidelity. The headset features dual AMOLED displays with a combined resolution of 2880 × 1600 pixels (1440 × 1600 per eye), offering a sharper 3K image quality and a 110-degree field of view. Beyond optics, its pros include major...Read more

xataka.com

05/03/2018

From hot air ballooning to killing zombies in multiplayer: we test the HTC Vive Pro

This review covers the first-hand testing of the HTC Vive Pro and HTC Focus virtual reality headsets at MWC 2018. The HTC Vive Pro stands out for its superior hardware comfort, reduced weight, and built-in active noise-cancelling headphones. Its greatest pro is its market-leading image quality, offering sharp pixel-level details, highly rich textures, and deep visual immersion. When...Read more

realovirtual.com

13/04/2018

HTC Vive Pro: REVIEW

Overview The HTC Vive Pro is evaluated as a transitional evolution of the original HTC Vive, offering substantial screen advancements while maintaining a conservative approach to its optics. On the positive side, the headset features dual AMOLED QHD displays with a resolution of 1440x1600 per eye, which marks a 33% increase in pixels per degree (PPD) and raises pixel density to 615...Read more

es.digitaltrends.com

09/08/2021

We compare the HTC Vive and Vive Pro and tell you which one is right for you

The HTC Vive Pro offers a premium upgrade over the original HTC Vive, noticeably improving design, audio comfort, and visual performance. Its standout pro is the upgraded dual-AMOLED display, which bumps the resolution to 2880 x 1600 (a 615 PPI density) to drastically reduce the screen-door effect and sharpen objects at a distance. Ergonomically, the headset features a sturdier,...Read more

es.gizmodo.com

03/04/2018

Much better, much more beautiful, and much more expensive

HTC Vive Pro Review Summary The HTC Vive Pro marks a major step forward in virtual reality, offering notable improvements in comfort, visuals, and audio over its predecessor, though at a steep financial cost. On the positive side, the headset features a significantly sharper dual AMOLED display with a 2880 x 1600 resolution (a 78% pixel increase), which drastically improves text...Read more

elespanol.com

28/02/2018

Testing the HTC VIVE Pro, the most advanced virtual reality of the moment

At the MWC 2018 exhibition in Barcelona, the HTC Vive Pro was reviewed as a highly advanced virtual reality system that represents a significant leap forward from the first-generation HTC Vive. The primary pros of this upgraded model include a vastly improved dual-screen visual resolution of 2880 x 1600 pixels combined, which provides incredible graphical clarity and deep immersion....Read more

tweakers.net

24/07/2026

HTC Vive Pro Review - More comfortable, sharper, and much more expensive

The HTC Vive Pro is a premium virtual reality headset that delivers technical excellence but carries a prohibitive price tag. Its standout features include dual 3.5-inch OLED displays with a combined resolution of 2880x1600 pixels (a 78% increase over its predecessor), which dramatically minimizes the screen-door effect and significantly improves text readability. Ergonomically, the...Read more

vr-bril.nl

5 april 2016 (geüpdatet naar model 1 & 2)

HTC Vive Pro Review: Buying? Read this review first!

The HTC Vive Pro 2 is a high-end PC VR headset that delivers exceptional visual and audio upgrades over its predecessor, though it requires a significant financial investment. Reviewers highlight its industry-leading 5K resolution screen and a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate, making it perfectly suited for fast-paced gaming. Additional strengths include a wider 120-degree field of view...Read more

hardware.info

17/01/2019

HTC Vive Pro: the best VR headset, but for whom?

The Hardware Info review outlines the HTC Vive Pro as a premium, highly capable PC-VR headset that significantly enhances image quality and ergonomics over the original Vive, though at a steep financial cost. On the positive side, it delivers an impressive 78% resolution increase to 1440x1600 pixels per eye using dual OLED panels, offering much sharper text and visuals while...Read more

ct.nl

04/08/2018

HTC Vive Pro Review

The review from c't magazine highlights that the HTC Vive Pro brings significant visual and ergonomic upgrades over its predecessor, though it comes at a steep financial cost. Its core advantage lies in the upgraded dual OLED displays, which now feature a resolution of 1440 × 1600 pixels per eye—minimising subpixel visibility and reducing the screen-door effect for a noticeably...Read more

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