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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 = [[PC VR]]<br />
|Platform = [[SteamVR]]<br />
|Developer = [[HTC]]<br />
|Manufacturer = [[HTC]]<br />
|Release Date = 2021<br />
|End of Life = 2024<br />
|Price = $749 (headset) / $1,399 (full kit)<br />
|Website = https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-pro2/overview/<br />
|Predecessor = [[Vive Pro]]<br />
|Successor = [[Vive Focus Vision]]<br />
|Display = LCD (dual)<br />
|Resolution = 2448x2448 per eye<br />
|Combined Resolution = 4896x2448 (5K)<br />
|Refresh Rate = 120 Hz<br />
|Field of View = 116° (marketed 120°)<br />
|Ocularity = Binocular<br />
|Tracking = SteamVR 2.0 (outside-in)<br />
|IPD = Adjustable<br />
|Audio = Hi-Res certified 3D spatial<br />
|Wireless = VIVE Wireless Adapter compatible<br />
|Connectivity = DisplayPort, USB 3.0<br />
|Weight = ~850g<br />
}}<br />
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The '''VIVE Pro 2''' is a PC [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[HTC]], released in 2021 at $749 (headset only) or $1,399 (full kit). Featuring dual 2448x2448 LCD panels for 5K combined resolution with 120Hz refresh rate, 116° field of view (marketed as 120°), Hi-Res certified 3D spatial audio, SteamVR 2.0 base station tracking, and VIVE Wireless Adapter compatibility, the Pro 2 delivered one of the highest resolution PC VR experiences available. Discontinued in 2024, HTC recommends the VIVE Focus Vision as successor.<br />
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== History and Development ==<br />
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HTC announced the VIVE Pro 2 in 2021 as an upgrade to the original Vive Pro, dramatically increasing resolution to 5K while maintaining the SteamVR tracking ecosystem. The headset targeted enthusiasts and enterprise users requiring the highest visual fidelity. A Business Edition was also offered. In 2024, HTC discontinued the Pro 2, directing customers to the VIVE Focus Vision with its standalone capabilities and PC VR support.<ref name="vive">{{cite web |url=https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-pro2/overview/ |title=VIVE Pro 2 |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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5K LCD technology:<br />
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* '''2448x2448 per eye''' resolution<br />
* '''4896x2448 combined''' (5K)<br />
* '''Dual LCD screens'''<br />
* '''120 Hz refresh rate'''<br />
* '''116° field of view''' (marketed 120°)<br />
* RGB sub-pixels<br />
* Minimal screen-door effect<br />
* Double-lens optical design<br />
* Edge clarity<br />
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=== Tracking ===<br />
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SteamVR precision:<br />
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* '''SteamVR 2.0 base stations'''<br />
* Outside-in tracking<br />
* Sub-millimeter precision<br />
* '''Up to 32 x 32 ft''' (4 base stations)<br />
* '''Up to 11.4 x 11.4 ft''' (2 base stations)<br />
* 360° coverage<br />
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=== Audio ===<br />
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Hi-Res certified:<br />
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* '''Hi-Res certified headphones'''<br />
* '''3D spatial sound'''<br />
* Powerful amplifier<br />
* Immersive soundscapes<br />
* On-ear form-fitting<br />
* Integrated speakers<br />
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=== IPD ===<br />
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* '''Adjustable IPD'''<br />
* Personalized comfort<br />
* Reduced eye strain<br />
* Wide range support<br />
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=== Build ===<br />
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* '''~850g weight'''<br />
* Professional design<br />
* Wide head/face compatibility<br />
* Fits over glasses<br />
* Extended wear comfort<br />
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=== Wireless ===<br />
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* '''VIVE Wireless Adapter''' compatible<br />
* Up to 3264x1632 @ 90Hz (wireless)<br />
* Reduced from full native<br />
* Untethered experience<br />
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=== Connectivity ===<br />
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* '''DisplayPort 1.2+'''<br />
* '''USB 3.0'''<br />
* Breakout box<br />
* Base station cables<br />
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== Configurations ==<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Configuration !! Contents !! Price<br />
|-<br />
| Headset Only || Pro 2 HMD || $749<br />
|-<br />
| Full Kit || HMD + 2x Base Station 2.0 + Controllers || $1,399<br />
|}<br />
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== PC Requirements ==<br />
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=== Recommended ===<br />
* High-end GPU (RTX 3080 Ti tested)<br />
* Powerful CPU (Ryzen 7 5800X tested)<br />
* 32 GB RAM<br />
* DisplayPort output<br />
* USB 3.0<br />
* SteamVR 2.0 base stations<br />
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== Technical Specifications ==<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Specification !! Details<br />
|-<br />
| Display || 2448x2448 per eye LCD<br />
|-<br />
| Combined || 4896x2448 (5K)<br />
|-<br />
| Refresh Rate || 120 Hz<br />
|-<br />
| FOV || 116°<br />
|-<br />
| Tracking || SteamVR 2.0<br />
|-<br />
| Audio || Hi-Res 3D spatial<br />
|-<br />
| IPD || Adjustable<br />
|-<br />
| Wireless || Adapter compatible<br />
|-<br />
| Weight || ~850g<br />
|-<br />
| Price || $749 / $1,399<br />
|}<br />
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== Reception ==<br />
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'''Praise:'''<br />
* 5K resolution excellent<br />
* 2448x2448 per eye stunning<br />
* 120Hz high refresh rate<br />
* 116° FOV wide<br />
* RGB sub-pixels sharp<br />
* Minimal screen-door effect<br />
* SteamVR tracking precise<br />
* Hi-Res audio certified<br />
* Wireless adapter support<br />
* Professional quality<br />
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'''Criticism:'''<br />
* $749-$1,399 expensive<br />
* Base stations required<br />
* Complex setup<br />
* Heavy (~850g)<br />
* LCD vs OLED contrast<br />
* High PC requirements<br />
* Wired by default<br />
* Discontinued 2024<br />
* No inside-out tracking<br />
* Older ecosystem<ref name="engadget">{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/htc-vive-pro-2-review-5k-vr-headset-133100685.html |title=HTC Vive Pro 2 Review |publisher=Engadget |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref><br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Vive Pro]]<br />
* [[Vive Focus Vision]]<br />
* [[Valve Index]]<br />
* [[Pimax Crystal]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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[[Category:Devices]]<br />
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]<br />
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]<br />
[[Category:PC VR]]<br />
[[Category:HTC]]<br />
[[Category:2021 in technology]]</div>
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