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Headset dossier · The Headsets Desk · Mid-range · Released 2019
HTC Vive Cosmos
by HTC
64/100
Archived VR Eddie rating
Recorded 2026-04-04 · stale · insufficient confidence
Archived fit note
PC VR users who want inside-out tracking without base stations — modular upgrades available
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- Claim type
- Aggregated, Editorial
- Observed
- Apr 4, 2026
- Reviewed
- Apr 4, 2026
- Method
- headset-sentiment-v1
- Confidence
- insufficient
- Coverage
- 3 named sources
Sources
- Reddit sentiment rowReddit · Apr 4, 2026Reference unavailable
- YouTube sentiment rowYouTube · Apr 4, 2026Reference unavailable
- HTC Forums sentiment rowHTC Forums · Apr 4, 2026Reference unavailable
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- Source rows do not currently include public URLs for independent inspection.
- Source platforms may use different rating scales and sample descriptions.
- A human-review decision and reproducible normalized score inputs are not recorded for this legacy rating.
- The rating is stale and must not be described as current.
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Dossier · Recorded specs
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| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1440×1700 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Field of View | 110° horizontal |
| Weight | 644g |
| Display | LCD |
| Tracking | Inside-out cameras (6 DoF) |
| Audio | Spatial audio |
| Processor | PC-powered (no onboard processor) |
| Connectivity | HDMI, USB 3.0, Wi-Fi 5 |
★ Wireless PC VR recorded★ Microphone recorded
Recorded source rows
Source rows recorded for this headset
These legacy platform labels have no retained source URLs. Sample-size and score fields are withheld because they cannot be inspected or independently verified.
| Recorded source label | Recorded sample label | Archived score | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-04-04 | |
| YouTube | Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-04-04 |
| HTC Forums | Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-04-04 |
Archived editorial notes
Recorded strengths and caveats
Recorded strengths
- No base stations needed
- 1440×1700 per eye resolution
- Inside-out tracking (no base stations needed)
- Modular design with upgradeable faceplate
- Decent audio quality
Recorded caveats
- Inside-out tracking has drift issues
- Lower resolution than Quest 3
- Smaller app library
- Outdated 2019 tech
- Expensive for older hardware
Catalog platform matches
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