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PremiumReleased 2023
HTC Vive XR Elite
by HTC
65/10
VR Eddie Rating
$799.00
StandalonePC VR
Best For
Lightweight convertible design — glasses mode, PCVR capable, solid MR experiences
Overview
The Vive XR Elite is a stylish, lightweight convertible headset with solid standalone and PCVR support. The 273g weight is impressive, but the premium price and smaller ecosystem hold it back from mainstream success.
Specifications
- Resolution
- 1920×1920 per eye
- Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- Field of View
- 110° horizontal
- Weight
- 273g (glasses mode), 495g (full headset)
- Display
- OLED
- Tracking
- Inside-out hand + controller tracking
- Audio
- Built-in spatial audio
- Processor
- Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1
- Storage
- 128GB
- Battery
- ~2.5-3 hours
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6E, USB-C, DisplayPort
Features & Tracking
IPD Range:54-73mm
Lens Type:Pancake
Controllers:Vive XR Controllers
Warranty:1 year
Strap:Convertible (glasses arms or battery strap)
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Pros & Cons
What We Love
- +Ultra-lightweight at 273g in glasses mode
- +Convertible design (glasses + full headset)
- +Snapdragon XR2 processor
- +PCVR support
- +Passthrough cameras for MR
- +Hand tracking
Watch Out For
- -$799 is expensive for specs offered
- -1920×1920 resolution is lower than competitors
- -Smaller app ecosystem
- -Heating issues reported
- -Build quality concerns
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