HTC announced during CES 2023 a third headset for its Vive family of products, with the arrival of the Vive XR Elite. The model adds to the Vive Flow and Vive Focus, and brings a 4K resolution screen, Snapdragon chip and more.
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The new “standalone” headset, which does not need another device to function, must compete with Meta’s models, such as the Quest 2 and Quest Pro. It weighs approximately 625 grams and offers a mixed reality experience, with color cameras and a depth sensor. At this weight, it is slightly heavier than the Meta Quest 2 at 503 grams and lighter than the Quest Pro at 722 grams.
It brings two 2K resolution screens, one for each eye, with support for a refresh rate of 90 Hz and a viewing angle of 110º. It is equipped with 12 GB of RAM memory and 120 GB of internal storage space, where various media contents and games must be stored.
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In terms of performance, it is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR 2 processor, but users can also connect it to a computer via USB Type-C connection to access PC virtual reality games. It even has Wi-Fi 6E, with the brand promising to stream content from an Android smartphone directly to it.
According to HTC, the Vive XR Elite has an expected battery life of two hours of use, with support for fast charging at 30 W via the Power Delivery standard, but it is also possible to use it connected to the power to be used for a longer period. of time.
price and availability
The HTC Vive XR Elite will be sold in a set consisting of the headset itself, two motion-sensitive controls and a battery, for a price of US$1,099, about R$5,760 in direct conversion and excluding national taxes. It is expected to arrive from the second half of February.
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