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{{Device Infobox
|name = HTC Vive Focus
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Platform = [[Vive Wave]]
|Creator = [[HTC]]
|Developer = [[HTC]]
|Manufacturer = [[HTC]]
|Announcement Date = November 2017
|Release Date = January 2018 (China), 2019 (Global)
|Price = $599
|Website = https://www.vive.com/
|Versions = HTC Vive Focus
|Requires = None (standalone)
|Predecessor = None
|Successor = [[HTC Vive Focus Plus]]
|Operating System = [[Android]]-based (Vive Wave)
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]]
|CPU = Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (octa-core)
|GPU = Adreno 540
|HPU =
|Storage = 32GB
|Memory = 4GB RAM
|SD Card Slot = Yes (microSD up to 2TB)
|Display = AMOLED
|Subpixel Layout = PenTile (Diamond)
|Peak Brightness = Not specified
|Resolution = 1440 × 1600 per eye (2880 × 1600 combined)
|Pixel Density = ~13 PPD
|Refresh Rate = 75Hz
|Persistence = Low persistence
|Field of View = 110°
|Horizontal FoV = ~110°
|Vertical FoV = ~110°
|Average Pixel Density = ~13 PPD
|Peak Pixel Density = ~13 PPD
|Foveated Rendering = No
|Optics = Fresnel lenses
|Ocularity = Binocular
|IPD Range = Adjustable
|Adjustable Diopter = No (glasses compatible)
|Passthrough = No
|Tracking = 6DoF inside-out (headset), 3DoF (controller)
|Tracking Frequency = N/A
|Base Stations = None required
|Eye Tracking = No
|Face Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = No
|Body Tracking = No
|Rotational Tracking = Yes
|Positional Tracking = Yes
|Update Rate = 75Hz
|Tracking Volume = Room-scale
|Play Space = Roomscale
|Latency = <20ms motion-to-photon
|Audio = Integrated speakers
|Microphone = Yes (dual)
|3.5mm Audio Jack = Yes
|Camera = Tracking cameras (world-facing)
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2
|Ports = USB-C, microSD, 3.5mm audio
|Wired Video = No
|Wireless Video = No
|WiFi = Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
|Bluetooth = Bluetooth 4.2
|Power = Internal battery
|Battery Capacity = ~3700mAh
|Battery Life = 2-3 hours
|Charge Time = ~2.5 hours
|Dimensions = Not specified
|Weight = ~695g
|Material = Plastic
|Headstrap = Adjustable headstrap
|Haptics = Controller haptics
|Color = Blue/Black, Electric Blue
|Sensors = IMU, proximity sensor, tracking cameras
|Input = 3DoF controller (1 included)
|Compliance = FCC, CE
}}

The '''HTC Vive Focus''' is a standalone [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[HTC]], announced in November 2017 and released in January 2018 in China with global availability in 2019 at a price of $599. As HTC's first standalone VR headset, the Vive Focus pioneered 6DoF inside-out tracking in an all-in-one form factor, eliminating the need for external sensors or a tethered PC while delivering VR experiences comparable to mobile VR headsets of the era. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor with 4GB RAM, featuring dual 1440 × 1600 AMOLED displays with 110° field of view and 75Hz refresh rate, the Vive Focus targeted enterprise applications and location-based entertainment where cable-free operation was essential. Running on HTC's Vive Wave platform (an open Android-based ecosystem), the Focus established HTC's standalone VR strategy that would later evolve into the Focus Plus and Focus 3 enterprise series.

== History and Development ==

=== HTC VR Strategy ===
Market expansion:
* Vive PC VR success
* Standalone demand
* China market first
* Enterprise focus

=== November 2017 Announcement ===
Product reveal:
* First HTC standalone
* Inside-out tracking
* 6DoF headset capability
* Snapdragon 835 power

=== January 2018 China Launch ===
Initial release:
* China-first strategy
* Enterprise focus
* Location-based entertainment
* Market testing

=== 2019 Global Expansion ===
Worldwide availability:
* $599 price point
* Global markets
* Enterprise channel
* Developer support

== Design Philosophy ==

=== Standalone Freedom ===
No PC required:
* All-in-one device
* No external sensors
* Untethered operation
* Mobile deployment

=== Inside-Out Tracking ===
Self-contained tracking:
* 6DoF headset tracking
* No lighthouses needed
* Room-scale capable
* Easy setup

=== Enterprise Focus ===
Professional applications:
* Location-based VR
* Training
* Enterprise deployment
* Vive Wave platform

== Display Technology ==

=== AMOLED Displays ===
Quality panels:
* '''Resolution''': 1440 × 1600 per eye
* '''Combined''': 2880 × 1600
* '''Type''': AMOLED
* '''Layout''': PenTile

=== Visual Quality ===
Good specifications:
* Same resolution as Vive Pro
* Vivid OLED colors
* Deep blacks
* Good contrast

=== 75Hz Refresh Rate ===
Standard timing:
* Adequate for VR
* Smooth motion
* Comfortable experience
* Standard for era

== Field of View ==

=== 110° FOV ===
Standard VR coverage:
* Same as PC Vive
* Good immersion
* Natural viewing
* Competitive specification

== Optical System ==

=== Fresnel Lenses ===
Standard optics:
* Good clarity
* Wide sweet spot
* Some god rays
* Standard quality

=== IPD Adjustment ===
Physical adjustment:
* Dial mechanism
* User accommodation
* Comfortable fit
* Wide range

== Processing Power ==

=== Snapdragon 835 ===
Flagship mobile VR:
* '''CPU''': Octa-core
* '''GPU''': Adreno 540
* '''RAM''': 4GB
* '''Storage''': 32GB (expandable)

=== Performance ===
Mobile VR capable:
* Standalone applications
* 3D environments
* Video playback
* Enterprise apps

=== Expandable Storage ===
microSD support:
* Up to 2TB expansion
* Local content
* Enterprise deployment
* Flexible storage

== Tracking System ==

=== 6DoF Inside-Out (Headset) ===
Self-contained tracking:
* World-facing cameras
* SLAM tracking
* Room-scale capable
* No external sensors

=== 3DoF Controller ===
Limited controller tracking:
* Rotational only
* No positional tracking
* Basic interaction
* Single controller included

=== World-Scale Tracking ===
Large environment:
* No boundary limits
* Location-based VR
* Warehouse-scale possible
* Enterprise flexibility

== Controller ==

=== Single 3DoF Controller ===
Basic input:
* Included controller
* Rotational tracking only
* Touchpad
* Trigger and buttons

=== Controller Limitations ===
3DoF constraints:
* No hand position
* Limited interaction
* Pointer-based input
* Gesture limitations

== Audio System ==

=== Integrated Speakers ===
Built-in audio:
* Open speakers
* Spatial audio capable
* Environmental awareness
* Convenient

=== 3.5mm Jack ===
Alternative audio:
* Headphone option
* Private listening
* Better audio quality
* User choice

=== Dual Microphones ===
Voice capture:
* Voice commands
* Communication
* Recording
* Social VR

== Battery ==

=== Internal Battery ===
Standalone power:
* '''Capacity''': ~3700mAh
* '''Life''': 2-3 hours
* '''Charge Time''': ~2.5 hours
* USB-C charging

== Physical Design ==

=== Standalone Form Factor ===
All-in-one design:
* '''Weight''': ~695g
* Self-contained
* No external connections
* Mobile deployment

=== Adjustable Headstrap ===
Comfort features:
* Dial adjustment
* Balanced design
* Extended wear
* Secure fit

=== Build Quality ===
HTC construction:
* Quality materials
* Durable design
* Professional finish
* Reliable

== Software Platform ==

=== Vive Wave ===
Open platform:
* Android-based
* Open to developers
* Cross-device compatibility
* Enterprise tools

=== Viveport M ===
Content store:
* Mobile VR content
* Enterprise apps
* Entertainment
* Subscription option

=== Enterprise Features ===
Professional tools:
* Device management
* Kiosk mode
* Content deployment
* Enterprise support

== Use Cases ==

=== Location-Based Entertainment ===
VR arcades:
* Free-roaming VR
* Arcade installations
* Theme parks
* Entertainment venues

=== Enterprise Training ===
Professional applications:
* Employee training
* Procedure learning
* Safety training
* Skill development

=== Video Playback ===
Media consumption:
* 360° video
* VR cinema
* Entertainment
* Education content

== Comparison with Oculus Go ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature !! HTC Vive Focus !! Oculus Go
|-
| Price || $599 || $199-$249
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF (headset) || 3DoF only
|-
| Resolution || 1440×1600/eye || 1280×1440/eye
|-
| Display || AMOLED || LCD
|-
| Controller || 3DoF || 3DoF
|-
| Storage || 32GB + microSD || 32GB/64GB
|-
| Target || Enterprise/LBE || Consumer
|}

== Strengths and Limitations ==

=== Strengths ===
* 6DoF inside-out headset tracking
* No external sensors needed
* Same resolution as Vive Pro
* AMOLED displays
* Expandable storage (microSD)
* Vive Wave open platform
* Enterprise-ready

=== Limitations ===
* 3DoF controller only
* Heavy (~695g)
* Higher price than competitors
* Limited content library
* 75Hz refresh rate
* PenTile AMOLED
* Superseded by Focus Plus

== Technical Specifications Summary ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || Dual AMOLED, 1440 × 1600 per eye
|-
| Total Resolution || 2880 × 1600
|-
| Refresh Rate || 75Hz
|-
| FOV || 110°
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon 835
|-
| Memory || 4GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable)
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF inside-out (headset), 3DoF (controller)
|-
| Battery || ~3700mAh (2-3 hours)
|-
| Weight || ~695g
|-
| Price || $599
|}

== See Also ==
* [[HTC]]
* [[HTC Vive Focus Plus]]
* [[HTC Vive Focus 3]]
* [[Standalone VR]]
* [[Vive Wave]]
* [[Inside-Out Tracking]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:HTC]]
[[Category:Snapdragon 835]]
[[Category:2010s VR]]

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