HEADSET DOSSIEROPEN RECORD
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Headset dossier · The Headsets Desk · Enterprise range · Released 2021
HTC Vive Focus 3
by HTC
62/100
Archived VR Eddie rating
Recorded 2026-04-04 · stale · insufficient confidence
Archived fit note
Enterprise training deployments — robust management, Snapdragon XR1, not for consumer gaming
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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
- Enterprise IT sentiment rowEnterprise IT · Apr 4, 2026Reference unavailable
- Reddit sentiment rowReddit · Apr 4, 2026Reference unavailable
- YouTube sentiment rowYouTube · Apr 4, 2026Reference unavailable
Known limitations
- 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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Read the methodology Last-known price record
$499.00
Dossier · Recorded specs
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| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2448×2448 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Field of View | 120° horizontal |
| Weight | 785g |
| Display | LCD |
| Tracking | Inside-out hand + controller tracking |
| Audio | Built-in spatial audio |
| Processor | Snapdragon XR2 |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery | ~2-2.5 hours |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, USB-C |
★ Hand tracking recorded★ Standalone recorded★ Wireless PC VR recorded★ Microphone recorded
Price ledger · 4 stored observations
Price history.
Dated price observations stored for HTC Vive Focus 3. Compare the displayed observation with the ledger, then use its receipt to see whether the price is current, aging, stale, or unknown.
Price history table (4 checks)
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | $549 |
| 2026-03-12 | $529 |
| 2026-03-26 | $499 |
| 2026-04-04 | $499 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise IT | Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-04-04 |
| Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-04-04 | |
| YouTube | Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-04-04 |
Archived editorial notes
Recorded strengths and caveats
Recorded strengths
- 2448×2448 per eye high resolution
- 120° FOV
- Robust enterprise management tools
- Strong durability and reliability
- Good for training use cases
Recorded caveats
- $1299 price is expensive for consumers
- Snapdragon XR1 is outdated (2021)
- Very limited gaming library
- Designed for enterprise, not consumers
- Heavy at 785g
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