Name: VIVE Focus Vision
Brand: HTC

Key specs

Weight: 1.53 lb (695 g)

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Display

Panel: LCD
Resolution: 2448 x 2448
Refresh: 120 Hz

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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Skip the Vive Focus Vision at HTC's current $1,299 (Vive US store, Oct 7, 2026; it launched at $999 in 2024), because WIRED rated it 6 out of 10 for Fresnel lenses with a small sweet spot, quick fogging and a sparse standalone app store. It does deliver sharp, smooth PC VR over HTC's DisplayPort wired kit, which WIRED found lossless at 120fps, and it adds eye tracking and a hot-swappable rear battery. Buy it only if you need that wired PC link plus standalone use in one headset, and then get the $1,449 wired bundle. For PC-only play, the $1,099 Bigscreen Beyond 2e is far lighter at 107 g against 695 g and uses micro-OLED panels.

Best for

Businesses and PC VR players who need a wired DisplayPort link and standalone mode in one eye-tracked headset.

Not for

Home gamers, who get clearer optics and a bigger app store from a Quest 3 for less.

Main strength2448 x 2448 LCD per eye, with 120Hz in DisplayPort mode (beta)

Main weaknessListed out of stock at Vive US on Oct 7, 2026, and now pricier than at launch

Reasons to buy

2448 x 2448 LCD per eye, with 120Hz in DisplayPort mode (beta)

Eye tracking at 120Hz plus automatic IPD adjustment from 57 to 72 mm

Hot-swappable battery with a built-in reserve for up to 20 minutes of standby

150 mm wide facial interface fits wide glasses frames

Reasons to avoid

Listed out of stock at Vive US on Oct 7, 2026, and now pricier than at launch

Fresnel lenses with a small sweet spot (WIRED)

Original Snapdragon XR2, a generation behind the far cheaper Quest 3S

Battery rated at up to 2 hours (HTC claim)

Measured view—/10What the pros say.

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Tom's Guide

Article · Full reviewHTC Vive Focus Vision reviewJason England · Dec 2024

A capable PC VR headset that falls short of what $1,000 should get you.

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WIRED

Article · Full reviewHTC Vive Focus Vision Review: Crystal Clear VR, When It WorksEric Ravenscraft · Nov 2024

Very sharp visuals for PC VR, but too many quirks for a $1,000 headset.

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IGN

Article · Full reviewHTC Vive Focus Vision ReviewGabriel Moss · Nov 2024

Packed with advanced features for PC VR enthusiasts and pros, at a premium price.

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Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Field of View: Up to 120°
Resolution: 2448 x 2448 pixels per eye
Refresh rate max: 120 Hz
Refresh rate min: 120 Hz
FOV source: vrheadsetpicker_third_party
Vertical FOV: 120
Horizontal FOV: 120
Resolution (MP/eye): 5.99
Resolution per eye: 2448 x 2448

FOV: Up to 120 degrees

Battery Features: Removable, swappable battery with battery life of up to 2 hours, Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with included 30 W adapter, Hot swap supported with built-in reserve battery for up to 20 minutes of extended standby.
Battery Life: Up to 2 hours

Audio Features: Dual microphones with noise cancellation and echo cancellation, Dual driver with patented directional speaker design x 2, Privacy mode for minimizing external sound leakage, 3.5 mm audio jack output.
Microphone: Noise- and echo-cancelling
Speakers: Open-back, dual-driver speakers
Integrated audio: Included

IPD range: 57-72
IPD max: 2.83 in (72 mm)
IPD min: 2.24 in (57 mm)

Supported Platforms: Standalone and PC VR (SteamVR)

Wireless: Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE, Wi-Fi 6, 6E (Wi-Fi 6E support is country dependent).
USB Ports: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port x 1, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port with DisplayPort support x 1

Controller Battery: Controller battery life of up to 15 hours, Integrated rechargeable battery (charged via USB-C).
Controller Inputs: Ergonomic grip button, Analog trigger button, A and B / X and Y buttons, System / Menu buttons, Joystick.
Controller Sensors: Hall sensors on Trigger and Grip buttons, Capacitive sensors on Trigger, Joystick, and Thumb-rest area, G-sensor, Gyroscope.

Weight: Lightweight magnesium alloy frame

Comfort Features: Perfect weight balance for comfortable long-session use, Magnetically attached front and rear cushions with cleanable PU leather trim, 150 mm wide facial interface for accommodating wide eyeglasses, Automatic eye comfort adjustment supporting IPD of 57 mm to 72 mm, Patented quick-release headstrap design with easy-to-use adjustment dial.

Eye Tracking Features: 120 Hz gaze data output frequency (binocular), 0.5° to 1.1° accuracy within 20° field of view, 5-point calibration, Automatic IPD adjustment.

Available new: Yes
In production: Yes
Platforms: Standalone, PC VR
Form class: mixed-reality

Screen: LCD panels x 2

Included Accessories: VIVE Focus Vision headset, Gasket spacer, Face cushion, Rear cushion, Battery, Top strap, Controller (L), Controller (R), Lanyards x 2, 30 W AC adapter, Splitter cable for charging, Lens cleaning cloth, Quick-start guide QR code, Safety guide, Warranty card, Size reference card for eyeglasses.

Inputs: Headset button, Volume +/- buttons

Lens type: Fresnel lenses

Storage: 128 GB ROM, Up to 2 TB expandable storage via MicroSD (microSD card not included).
Memory: 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM

Weight: 1.53 lb (695 g)

MSRP (USD): 999

Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ XR2

Tracking Cameras: Tracking cameras x 4, Eye-tracking cameras x 2, High-resolution full-color passthrough cameras x 2, G sensor, Proximity sensor, Depth sensor, Infrared floodlight, Gyroscope.

Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C DisplayPort
Form Factor: Standalone mixed reality headset

Expandable Storage: Up to 2 TB (MicroSD card)

Tracking Area: VIVE inside-out tracking for up to 10 x 10 m play area, Up to 1000 m2 area tracking available via VIVE Business solutions.
Use style: Standing, Seated, Room scale

Eye Tracking: Integrated eye tracking with automatic IPD adjustment
Tracked controllers: Included
Color passthrough: yes
Tracking: Inside-Out Camera

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