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{{Device Infobox
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Mixed Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone MR]]
|Platform = [[Android]] (VIVE OS)
|Developer = [[HTC]]
|Manufacturer = [[HTC]]
|Announcement Date = January 2023 (CES)
|Release Date = February 2023
|Price = ~$1,099 USD
|Website = https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-xr-elite/overview/
|Predecessor = [[Vive Focus 3]]
|Successor = [[Vive Focus Vision]]
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]
|Memory = 12 GB RAM
|Storage = 128 GB
|Display = LCD (pancake lenses)
|Resolution = 1920x1920 per eye
|Combined Resolution = 3840x1920
|PPD = 19 pixels per degree
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz
|Field of View = 110°
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out)
|Hand Tracking = Yes
|Passthrough = Full color + depth sensor
|IPD = Stepless adjustment
|Diopter = Adjustable (-6 to 0)
|Controllers = VIVE Controllers
|Battery = 2 hours (hot-swappable)
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C
|Weight = 625g (with battery)
}}

The '''VIVE XR Elite''' is a convertible [[mixed reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[HTC]], announced at CES in January 2023 and released in February 2023. The XR Elite features an innovative modular design allowing the battery cradle to be removed for a glasses-like form factor, 1920x1920 per eye resolution with 110° field of view, Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor, 12 GB RAM, full-color passthrough with depth sensor, built-in diopter adjustment (-6 to 0), and both standalone and PC VR capabilities via Wi-Fi 6E. At approximately $1,099, the XR Elite targets consumers and professionals seeking versatile XR experiences.

== History and Development ==

HTC introduced the VIVE XR Elite at CES 2023 in Las Vegas on January 2023, releasing it the following month. The headset represents HTC's entry into the convertible XR category, competing with Meta Quest Pro and Quest 3. The innovative removable battery design allows transformation from a full VR headset to lightweight glasses-style device. The XR Elite supports both standalone operation and PC VR via cable or Wi-Fi 6E streaming without base stations.<ref name="vive">{{cite web |url=https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-xr-elite/overview/ |title=VIVE XR Elite |publisher=HTC VIVE |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>

== Design and Hardware ==

=== Display ===

High-resolution pancake optics:

* '''1920x1920 per eye''' resolution
* '''3840x1920 combined'''
* '''19 PPD''' (pixels per degree)
* '''Pancake lenses'''
* '''90 Hz refresh rate'''
* '''110° field of view'''
* Compact optical module

=== Diopter Adjustment ===

Built-in vision correction:

* '''Adjustable diopter dials'''
* '''-6 to 0 diopter range'''
* Individual eye adjustment
* No prescription inserts needed
* Nearsightedness correction

=== IPD ===

* '''Stepless IPD adjustment'''
* Fine-tune eye spacing
* Continuous adjustment
* Wide range support

=== Processing ===

* '''[[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]'''
* '''12 GB RAM'''
* '''128 GB storage'''
* Standalone capable
* PC VR streaming support

=== Tracking ===

Inside-out 6DoF:

* '''6DoF inside-out tracking'''
* No base stations required
* '''Hand tracking'''
* Controller tracking
* Room-scale support

=== Mixed Reality ===

* '''Full-color passthrough'''
* '''Depth sensor'''
* Virtual object interaction
* Physical/virtual blending
* MR application support

=== Build ===

Convertible modular design:

* '''625g with battery'''
* '''Removable battery cradle'''
* Glasses-like mode (without battery)
* Ergonomic design
* Long-term comfort
* Portable form factor

=== Battery ===

* '''2 hours continuous'''
* '''Hot-swappable'''
* Replaceable battery cradle
* Extended use with swapping
* Rear-mounted balance

=== Connectivity ===

* '''Wi-Fi 6 + 6E'''
* '''Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE'''
* '''USB 3.2 Gen-1 Type-C''' (x2)
* Low-latency PC VR streaming
* No base stations for PC VR

== Operation Modes ==

=== Standalone Mode ===
* No PC required
* Android-based VIVE OS
* VIVEPORT content
* Self-contained VR/MR

=== PC VR Mode ===
* USB-C cable connection
* Wi-Fi 6E streaming
* SteamVR compatible
* High-fidelity graphics
* No base stations

=== Glasses Mode ===
* Battery cradle removed
* Lightweight form factor
* Quick VR access
* Portable use

== Technical Specifications ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || 1920x1920 per eye (pancake)
|-
| PPD || 19
|-
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz
|-
| FOV || 110°
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon XR2
|-
| RAM || 12 GB
|-
| Storage || 128 GB
|-
| Diopter || -6 to 0
|-
| Battery || 2 hours (hot-swap)
|-
| Connectivity || Wi-Fi 6/6E, BT 5.2
|-
| Weight || 625g (with battery)
|-
| Price || ~$1,099
|}

== Reception ==

'''Praise:'''
* Convertible modular design innovative
* 110° FOV wide
* 12GB RAM generous
* Built-in diopter adjustment
* No prescription inserts needed
* Wi-Fi 6E PC VR streaming
* No base stations required
* Full-color passthrough
* Depth sensor included
* Hot-swappable battery
* Glasses mode portable

'''Criticism:'''
* ~$1,099 premium pricing
* 2 hours battery limited
* 90Hz only (no 120Hz)
* 1920x1920 moderate resolution
* Snapdragon XR2 vs newer chips
* Competition from Quest 3
* VIVE ecosystem smaller
* Heavy with battery (625g)
* Battery extra cost for swapping<ref name="xrtoday">{{cite web |url=https://www.xrtoday.com/mixed-reality/vive-xr-elite-review-behind-the-scenes-of-the-xr-elite/ |title=VIVE XR Elite Review |publisher=XR Today |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>

== See Also ==
* [[Vive Focus 3]]
* [[Vive Focus Vision]]
* [[Meta Quest 3]]
* [[Meta Quest Pro]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Mixed Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:HTC]]
[[Category:2023 in technology]]