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{{Device Infobox
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Subtype = [[PC VR]]
|Platform = [[SteamVR]], [[VIVEPORT]]
|Developer = [[HTC]]
|Manufacturer = [[HTC]]
|Release Date = October 3, 2019
|Price = $699 USD / $899 (Elite)
|Website = https://www.vive.com/
|Predecessor = [[Vive Pro]]
|Successor = [[Vive XR Elite]]
|Display = LCD (RGB, dual)
|Resolution = 1440x1700 per eye
|Combined Resolution = 2880x1700
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz
|Field of View = 110°
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 6 cameras)
|IPD = Adjustable
|Audio = Integrated stereo headphones
|Controllers = Cosmos controllers (knuckle-style)
|Wireless = VIVE Wireless Adapter compatible
|Modular = Yes (faceplate system)
}}

The '''VIVE Cosmos''' is a PC [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[HTC]], released on October 3, 2019 at $699 (Cosmos) or $899 (Cosmos Elite). Featuring a flip-up visor design for easy transition between VR and reality, RGB LCD displays at 1440x1700 per eye (88% more pixels than original Vive), inside-out 6DoF tracking via six cameras, modular faceplate system for expandability, and new knuckle-style controllers, the Cosmos represented HTC's move toward inside-out tracking while maintaining backwards compatibility with SteamVR base stations via the modular system.

== History and Development ==

HTC announced the Vive Cosmos at CES 2019, launching it on October 3, 2019 as a successor to the Vive Pro. The Cosmos introduced inside-out tracking to HTC's lineup, eliminating the need for external base stations. The modular faceplate system allowed users to swap between inside-out and SteamVR tracking. The Cosmos Elite variant ($899) shipped with the External Tracking Faceplate and base stations for traditional SteamVR tracking.<ref name="vive">{{cite web |url=https://www.vive.com/us/newsroom/2019-09-12/ |title=Vive Cosmos Announcement |publisher=HTC VIVE |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>

== Design and Hardware ==

=== Display ===

High-resolution RGB LCD:

* '''1440x1700 per eye''' resolution
* '''2880x1700 combined'''
* '''Dual RGB LCD screens''' (3.4-inch each)
* '''90 Hz refresh rate'''
* '''110° field of view'''
* '''88% more pixels''' than original Vive
* Reduced pixel gap
* Minimal screen-door effect

=== Tracking ===

Inside-out 6DoF:

* '''6DoF tracking'''
* '''Inside-out tracking'''
* '''6 cameras'''
* G-sensor
* Gyroscope
* No external hardware required

=== Modular Faceplate ===

Expandable design:

* '''Swappable faceplates'''
* Standard inside-out faceplate
* External Tracking Faceplate (optional)
* SteamVR compatibility
* Future expansion potential

=== Controllers ===

New knuckle-style design:

* '''Touch sensitivity'''
* Two application buttons
* Trigger
* Joystick
* Bumper
* Grip button
* Improved ergonomics

=== Flip-Up Visor ===

* '''Flip-up design'''
* Quick reality check
* Easy VR/reality transition
* Unique feature

=== Audio ===

* '''Integrated stereo headphones'''
* On-ear form-fitting
* Rich audio
* Comfortable design

=== Comfort ===

* '''Crown fit''' headband
* Quick and easy donning
* Wide face shape compatibility
* Fits over glasses
* Vision type support

=== Wireless ===

* '''VIVE Wireless Adapter''' compatible
* Untethered VR option
* Optional accessory

== Variants ==

=== Cosmos (Standard) ===
* $699 USD
* Inside-out tracking
* 6-camera system
* No base stations needed

=== Cosmos Elite ===
* $899 USD
* External Tracking Faceplate
* SteamVR base station support
* Professional tracking precision

== PC Requirements ==

=== Minimum ===
* '''CPU''': Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350
* '''GPU''': GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 (4GB)
* '''RAM''': 4 GB
* '''Video''': DisplayPort 1.2+
* '''USB''': USB 3.0+

== Technical Specifications ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Cosmos !! Cosmos Elite
|-
| Display || 1440x1700 per eye || Same
|-
| Combined || 2880x1700 || Same
|-
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz || Same
|-
| FOV || 110° || Same
|-
| Tracking || Inside-out (6 cam) || SteamVR
|-
| Flip-Up || Yes || Yes
|-
| Modular || Yes || Yes
|-
| Price || $699 || $899
|}

== Reception ==

'''Praise:'''
* 1440x1700 per eye high resolution
* 88% more pixels than Vive
* Flip-up visor convenient
* Modular faceplate innovative
* Inside-out tracking no setup
* 110° FOV wide
* RGB LCD minimal SDE
* Knuckle controllers improved
* Wireless adapter compatible
* SteamVR option via Elite

'''Criticism:'''
* $699-$899 premium pricing
* Inside-out tracking less precise
* 6 cameras still had issues
* Controller tracking complaints
* 90Hz vs 120Hz competitors
* Heavy design
* LCD vs OLED contrast
* Faceplate cost extra
* Mixed tracking reviews<ref name="skarredghost">{{cite web |url=https://skarredghost.com/2019/09/12/htc-vive-cosmos-price-specifications-availability/ |title=HTC Vive Cosmos Details |publisher=The Ghost Howls |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>

== See Also ==
* [[Vive Pro 2]]
* [[Vive XR Elite]]
* [[Valve Index]]
* [[Oculus Rift S]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:PC VR]]
[[Category:HTC]]
[[Category:2019 in technology]]

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