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{{Device Infobox
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Subtype = [[Enterprise VR]]
|Platform = [[Android]] (VIVE OS)
|Developer = [[HTC]]
|Manufacturer = [[HTC]]
|Release Date = June 27, 2021
|Price = $1,300 USD
|Website = https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-focus3/overview/
|Predecessor = [[Vive Focus Plus]]
|Successor = [[Vive Focus Vision]]
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]
|Memory = 8 GB RAM
|Storage = 128 GB
|Display = LCD
|Resolution = 2448x2448 per eye (5K)
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz
|Field of View = 120°
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
|Hand Tracking = Yes
|IPD = 57-72mm
|Audio = Open-back dual-driver speakers
|Controllers = 2x VIVE Focus Controllers (6DoF)
|Battery = 2 hours (swappable)
|Active Cooling = Yes
|Weight = 785g
}}

The '''VIVE Focus 3''' is a standalone enterprise [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[HTC]], released on June 27, 2021 at $1,300 with a two-year business warranty. Designed specifically for professional applications, the Focus 3 features industry-leading 2448x2448 per eye resolution (5K), 120° field of view, Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor, 8GB RAM, magnesium alloy frame, swappable batteries for all-day enterprise use, and active cooling for sustained performance. With hand tracking, enterprise device management, and a dedicated business app store, the Focus 3 targets enterprise training, collaboration, and industrial applications.

== History and Development ==

HTC announced the VIVE Focus 3 at VIVECON 2021, launching it on June 27, 2021. Targeting the enterprise market where HTC has maintained strong presence, the Focus 3 offered premium specifications with professional features absent from consumer headsets. HTC launched the VIVE Business AppStore for enterprise software discovery and the VIVE Business Device Management System for fleet management, establishing a complete enterprise ecosystem.<ref name="vive">{{cite web |url=https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-focus3/overview/ |title=VIVE Focus 3 |publisher=HTC |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>

== Design and Hardware ==

=== Display ===

5K enterprise-grade visuals:

* '''2448x2448 per eye''' (6MP per eye)
* '''5K total resolution'''
* '''LCD displays'''
* '''90 Hz refresh rate'''
* '''120° field of view'''
* Best-in-class enterprise graphics
* Reduced screen door effect
* Professional clarity

=== Processing ===

* '''[[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]'''
* Same processor as Quest 2
* '''8 GB RAM'''
* '''128 GB internal storage'''
* Android-based VIVE OS
* Enterprise performance

=== Tracking ===

Inside-out 6DoF:

* '''6 degrees of freedom'''
* '''4 wide-angle cameras'''
* '''Inside-out tracking'''
* No external sensors
* '''Hand tracking''' support
* Controller-free option

=== IPD ===

* '''57-72mm IPD range'''
* Ultra-wide adjustment
* Hardware adjustment
* Viewing comfort for all users

=== Audio ===

* '''Open-back dual-driver speakers'''
* '''3D spatial sound'''
* Directional design
* Reduced sound leakage
* Private conversations
* '''3.5mm audio jack'''
* High-resolution audio support

=== Build ===

Premium enterprise construction:

* '''785g weight'''
* '''Magnesium alloy frame'''
* Durable construction
* Rear-mounted battery
* Balanced weight distribution
* '''Moisture-resistant cushions'''
* Removable, washable
* Hygienic multi-user deployment

=== Cooling ===

* '''Active cooling mechanism'''
* Thermal-optimized battery
* Ideal temperature maintenance
* Enhanced performance
* Longer immersive sessions
* Sustained workloads

=== Battery ===

Enterprise power management:

* '''~2 hours continuous use'''
* '''Swappable battery design'''
* '''50% charge in 30 minutes'''
* Hot-swap for all-day use
* Rear-mounted counterweight
* Multiple batteries strategy

=== Controllers ===

VIVE Focus Controllers:

* '''2x VIVE Focus Controllers'''
* '''6DoF tracking'''
* Ergonomic design
* Balanced weight
* Touch sensors
* Precision controls
* Intuitive button layout

== Enterprise Features ==

=== VIVE Business AppStore ===
* Enterprise software discovery
* Business applications
* Industry-specific solutions
* Professional tools

=== Device Management System ===
* '''ISO-certified MDM'''
* Mass setup and management
* Managed access rights
* User management integration
* Multi-vendor support
* Android Enterprise support

== Enterprise Applications ==

=== Training ===
* Employee training
* Skills development
* Safety training
* Simulation

=== Collaboration ===
* Remote collaboration
* Virtual meetings
* Design review
* Team coordination

=== Industrial ===
* Product design
* Manufacturing
* Location-based entertainment
* Maintenance training

== Technical Specifications ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || 2448x2448 per eye (5K)
|-
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz
|-
| FOV || 120°
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon XR2
|-
| RAM || 8 GB
|-
| Storage || 128 GB
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF (inside-out)
|-
| IPD || 57-72mm
|-
| Battery || 2 hours (swappable)
|-
| Cooling || Active
|-
| Weight || 785g
|-
| Price || $1,300
|}

== Reception ==

'''Praise:'''
* 2448x2448 per eye outstanding
* 120° FOV widest in class
* 5K resolution professional
* Magnesium alloy durable
* Swappable batteries enterprise
* Active cooling sustained
* 57-72mm IPD wide range
* Hand tracking included
* MDM fleet management
* 2-year business warranty

'''Criticism:'''
* $1,300 enterprise pricing
* 2 hours battery limiting
* 785g heavy
* No consumer focus
* Snapdragon XR2 vs newer chips
* Enterprise-only market
* Limited consumer content
* Complex enterprise deployment
* No mixed reality passthrough<ref name="tomshardware">{{cite web |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/vive-focus-3-vr-headset |title=HTC Vive Focus 3 Review |publisher=Tom's Hardware |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>

== See Also ==
* [[Vive Focus Plus]]
* [[Vive Focus Vision]]
* [[Meta Quest Pro]]
* [[PICO 4 Enterprise]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Enterprise VR]]
[[Category:HTC]]
[[Category:2021 in technology]]