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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 = April 5, 2018
|Announcement Date = January 8, 2018 (CES)
|Price = $799 USD (headset only)
|Website = https://www.vive.com/
|Predecessor = [[Vive]]
|Successor = [[Vive Pro 2]]
|Display = AMOLED (dual)
|Resolution = 1440x1600 per eye
|Combined Resolution = 2880x1600
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz
|Field of View = 110°
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Tracking = SteamVR 1.0/2.0 (outside-in)
|IPD = Adjustable
|Audio = Integrated Hi-Res headphones
|Cameras = 2 front-facing
|Connectivity = DisplayPort, USB 3.0
}}

The '''VIVE Pro''' is a PC [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[HTC]], announced at CES on January 8, 2018 and released April 5, 2018 at $799 (headset only). A professional-grade upgrade to the original Vive, featuring dual AMOLED displays at 1440x1600 per eye (78% resolution increase), integrated Hi-Res audio headphones with noise-canceling microphones, redesigned balanced head strap, two front-facing cameras, and compatibility with both SteamVR 1.0 and 2.0 tracking up to 10m x 10m room-scale.

== History and Development ==

HTC unveiled the Vive Pro at CES 2018 as a professional-grade evolution of the original Vive. Pre-orders began March 19, 2018 with shipping starting April 5, 2018. Initially sold headset-only at $799 for existing Vive owners, a full kit followed later. The Vive Pro targeted enthusiasts and enterprise users requiring higher resolution and improved comfort. HTC simultaneously reduced the original Vive price from $599 to $499. The Vive Pro Eye (with eye tracking) and Vive Pro 2 followed as successors.<ref name="htc">{{cite web |url=https://www.vive.com/us/newsroom/2018-03-19-2/ |title=VIVE Pro Announcement |publisher=HTC VIVE |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>

== Design and Hardware ==

=== Display ===

78% resolution increase:

* '''1440x1600 per eye''' resolution
* '''2880x1600 combined'''
* '''Dual 3.5-inch AMOLED''' screens
* '''90 Hz refresh rate'''
* '''110° field of view'''
* 78% more pixels than original Vive
* Rich colors and contrast
* Reduced screen-door effect

=== Tracking ===

Dual compatibility:

* '''SteamVR 1.0''' base stations
* '''SteamVR 2.0''' base stations
* '''6DoF tracking'''
* '''Outside-in tracking'''
* Up to '''5m x 5m''' (2 SteamVR 1.0)
* Up to '''10m x 10m''' (4 SteamVR 2.0)
* Existing Vive users can upgrade

=== Audio ===

Hi-Res certified:

* '''Integrated Hi-Res headphones'''
* Built-in amplifier
* '''Dual microphones'''
* '''Noise cancellation'''
* Improved audio quality
* No separate headphones needed

=== Cameras ===

* '''2 front-facing cameras'''
* Passthrough view
* Mixed reality potential

=== Build ===

Redesigned comfort:

* '''Balanced head strap'''
* Even weight distribution
* Easy adjustment
* '''Fits over glasses'''
* Lighter form factor
* Blue and black color scheme

=== Connectivity ===

* '''DisplayPort'''
* '''USB 3.0'''
* Link box included

== Configurations ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Configuration !! Contents !! Price
|-
| Headset Only || Vive Pro HMD, link box, cables || $799
|-
| Full Kit || HMD + base stations + controllers || Higher
|}

== PC Requirements ==

=== Minimum ===
* '''CPU''': Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350
* '''GPU''': NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290

=== Recommended ===
* '''GPU''': NVIDIA GTX 1070/Quadro P5000+ / AMD Vega 56+
* For best experience

== Technical Specifications ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || 1440x1600 AMOLED x2
|-
| Combined || 2880x1600
|-
| Resolution vs Vive || +78%
|-
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz
|-
| FOV || 110°
|-
| Tracking || SteamVR 1.0/2.0
|-
| Room Scale || Up to 10m x 10m
|-
| Audio || Hi-Res integrated
|-
| Cameras || 2 front-facing
|-
| Price || $799 (HMD)
|}

== Reception ==

'''Praise:'''
* 1440x1600 significant upgrade
* 78% more pixels than Vive
* Hi-Res integrated audio
* Noise-canceling microphones
* Balanced head strap comfortable
* SteamVR 1.0/2.0 compatible
* Upgrade path for Vive owners
* 10m x 10m room-scale
* Dual cameras useful
* Professional quality build

'''Criticism:'''
* $799 headset-only expensive
* Base stations not included
* Controllers not included
* Same 90Hz as original
* Same 110° FOV as original
* AMOLED screen-door visible
* Heavy vs competitors
* Enterprise pricing
* LCD alternatives sharper<ref name="tomsguide">{{cite web |url=https://www.tomsguide.com/us/htc-vive-pro,review-5300.html |title=HTC Vive Pro Review |publisher=Tom's Guide |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>

== See Also ==
* [[Vive]]
* [[Vive Pro Eye]]
* [[Vive Pro 2]]
* [[Valve Index]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:PC VR]]
[[Category:HTC]]
[[Category:2018 in technology]]

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