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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Device Infobox<br />
|image =<br />
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]<br />
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]<br />
|Subtype = [[Hybrid VR]] (Standalone + PC VR)<br />
|Platform = [[VIVE OS]], [[SteamVR]] (via Link/wireless)<br />
|Developer = [[HTC]]<br />
|Manufacturer = [[HTC]]<br />
|Release Date = September 18, 2024<br />
|Price = $999 USD (Consumer) / €1,249 (Business Edition)<br />
|Website = https://www.vive.com/<br />
|Predecessor = [[Vive Focus 3]]<br />
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2]]<br />
|Display = LCD (fast-switch, dual)<br />
|Resolution = 2448x2448 per eye<br />
|Combined Resolution = 4896x2448<br />
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz (120 Hz planned via DisplayPort)<br />
|Field of View = 120°<br />
|Ocularity = Binocular<br />
|Optics = Fresnel lenses<br />
|Eye Tracking = 120 Hz (0.5°-1.1° accuracy)<br />
|Hand Tracking = 26-point with IR illumination<br />
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)<br />
|Passthrough = Full-color stereo<br />
|Depth Sensor = Yes<br />
|IPD = Automatic (57-72mm)<br />
|RAM = 12 GB LPDDR5<br />
|Storage = 128 GB (Consumer) / 256 GB (Business), expandable MicroSD 2TB<br />
|Audio = Integrated speakers<br />
|Battery = ~2 hours (removable, hot-swappable)<br />
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C (2x), DisplayPort<br />
|Weight = TBD<br />
}}<br />
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The '''VIVE Focus Vision''' is a hybrid standalone/PC [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[HTC]], released September 18, 2024 at $999. Featuring [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2]], dual 2448x2448 LCD displays, 120° field of view, integrated 120 Hz eye tracking with automatic IPD adjustment, 26-point illuminated hand tracking, full-color passthrough, removable hot-swappable battery, 12 GB RAM, DisplayPort for tethered PC VR, and both standalone VIVE OS and SteamVR PC support. HTC's flagship for gaming and enterprise.<br />
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== History and Development ==<br />
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HTC announced the VIVE Focus Vision on September 18, 2024 as their flagship VR headset combining standalone capability with premium PC VR support. Positioned as the successor to both the Vive Focus 3 (standalone) and Vive Pro 2 (PC VR), the Focus Vision bridges enterprise and consumer markets. The DisplayPort connection enables native PC VR without compression, with 120 Hz support planned. A Business Edition with 256 GB storage and enterprise software suite is also available.<ref name="vive">{{cite web |url=https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-focus-vision/overview/ |title=VIVE Focus Vision |publisher=HTC VIVE |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref><br />
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== Design and Hardware ==<br />
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=== Display ===<br />
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High-resolution fast-switch LCD:<br />
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* '''2448x2448 per eye''' resolution<br />
* '''4896x2448 combined'''<br />
* '''Dual fast-switch LCD''' panels<br />
* '''90 Hz refresh rate'''<br />
* '''120 Hz planned''' (DisplayPort mode)<br />
* '''120° field of view'''<br />
* Sharp visuals<br />
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=== Optics ===<br />
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* '''Fresnel lenses'''<br />
* Wide FOV design<br />
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=== Processing ===<br />
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* '''[[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2]]'''<br />
* '''12 GB LPDDR5 RAM'''<br />
* Latest mobile VR processing<br />
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=== Eye Tracking ===<br />
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Integrated precision:<br />
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* '''120 Hz gaze output'''<br />
* '''0.5° - 1.1° accuracy''' (within 20° FOV)<br />
* '''5-point calibration'''<br />
* '''Automatic IPD adjustment'''<br />
* Foveated rendering support<br />
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=== Hand Tracking ===<br />
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IR-illuminated precision:<br />
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* '''26-point hand tracking'''<br />
* '''IR floodlight''' for low-light tracking<br />
* '''4 tracking cameras'''<br />
* Controller-free interaction<br />
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=== Passthrough ===<br />
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* '''Full-color stereo cameras'''<br />
* '''Depth sensor'''<br />
* Mixed reality capable<br />
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=== Tracking ===<br />
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* '''6DoF inside-out tracking'''<br />
* '''4 tracking cameras'''<br />
* G-sensor<br />
* Gyroscope<br />
* Proximity sensor<br />
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=== IPD ===<br />
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* '''Automatic adjustment''' (eye tracking)<br />
* '''57mm – 72mm range'''<br />
* Patented system<br />
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=== Storage ===<br />
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* '''128 GB''' (Consumer)<br />
* '''256 GB''' (Business Edition)<br />
* '''MicroSD expandable''' (up to 2 TB)<br />
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=== Battery ===<br />
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Removable design:<br />
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* '''~2 hours''' active use<br />
* '''Removable/swappable'''<br />
* '''Hot-swap supported'''<br />
* Built-in reserve (~20 min)<br />
* '''50% charge in 30 min''' (30W adapter)<br />
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=== Connectivity ===<br />
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Advanced options:<br />
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* '''Wi-Fi 6/6E'''<br />
* '''Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE'''<br />
* '''Dual USB-C ports'''<br />
* '''DisplayPort''' (native PC VR)<br />
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=== Comfort ===<br />
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* '''Perfect weight balance'''<br />
* '''Magnetic cushions''' (PU leather)<br />
* '''150mm facial interface''' (glasses friendly)<br />
* '''Quick-release headstrap'''<br />
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== Hybrid Operation ==<br />
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=== Standalone Mode ===<br />
* VIVE OS ecosystem<br />
* Native VR apps<br />
* Wireless freedom<br />
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=== PC VR Mode ===<br />
* DisplayPort (wired, uncompressed)<br />
* Wireless streaming<br />
* Full SteamVR support<br />
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== Editions ==<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Edition !! Storage !! Features !! Price<br />
|-<br />
| Consumer || 128 GB || Standard || $999<br />
|-<br />
| Business || 256 GB || Enterprise software, 2-year warranty || €1,249<br />
|}<br />
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== Technical Specifications ==<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Specification !! Details<br />
|-<br />
| Display || 2448x2448 LCD x2<br />
|-<br />
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz (120 Hz planned)<br />
|-<br />
| FOV || 120°<br />
|-<br />
| Processor || Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2<br />
|-<br />
| RAM || 12 GB LPDDR5<br />
|-<br />
| Storage || 128/256 GB + MicroSD<br />
|-<br />
| Eye Tracking || 120 Hz<br />
|-<br />
| IPD || 57-72mm (automatic)<br />
|-<br />
| Battery || ~2 hr (hot-swappable)<br />
|-<br />
| Connectivity || Wi-Fi 6E, DP, USB-C<br />
|-<br />
| Price || $999<br />
|}<br />
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== Reception ==<br />
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'''Praise:'''<br />
* 2448x2448 high resolution<br />
* 120° FOV wide<br />
* DisplayPort PC VR option<br />
* Eye tracking automatic IPD<br />
* Hot-swappable battery innovative<br />
* MicroSD expansion<br />
* 12 GB RAM generous<br />
* Dual USB-C ports<br />
* Enterprise + consumer<br />
* IR hand tracking<br />
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'''Criticism:'''<br />
* $999 premium pricing<br />
* Fresnel vs pancake lenses<br />
* 90Hz (120Hz delayed)<br />
* ~2 hour battery short<br />
* Heavy vs Quest 3<br />
* Standalone ecosystem limited<br />
* DisplayPort cable required for best<br />
* Competition from Quest 3<ref name="roadtovr">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/htc-vive-focus-vision-specs-price-release-date-announcement/ |title=VIVE Focus Vision |publisher=Road to VR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref><br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Vive Focus 3]]<br />
* [[Vive Pro 2]]<br />
* [[Meta Quest 3]]<br />
* [[PICO 4 Ultra]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Devices]]<br />
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]<br />
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]<br />
[[Category:Standalone VR]]<br />
[[Category:PC VR]]<br />
[[Category:HTC]]<br />
[[Category:2024 in technology]]</div>
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