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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
|image = [[File:Varjo_VR-2_Pro.jpg|300px]]
|image = [[File:Varjo vr-21.png|350px]]
|VR/AR = Virtual Reality
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = Head-mounted display
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = PC-Powered VR
|Subtype = [[PC-Powered VR]]
|Platform = SteamVR
|Platform = [[SteamVR]]
|Creator = [[Varjo|Varjo Technologies]]
|Creator = [[Varjo]]
|Developer = [[Varjo|Varjo Technologies]]
|Developer =  
|Manufacturer = Flex
|Manufacturer = Flex
|Announcement Date = October 8, 2019
|Announcement Date = October 8, 2019
|Release Date = October 2019
|Release Date = October 2019
|Price = VR-2: $4,995 + $795/year<br>VR-2 Pro: $5,995 + $795/year
|Price = VR-2: $4,995 + $795/year, VR-2 Pro: $5,995 + $795/year
|Website = https://varjo.com
|Website = https://varjo.com
|Versions = VR-2, VR-2 Pro
|Versions = VR-2, VR-2 Pro
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|Successor = [[Varjo VR-3]]
|Successor = [[Varjo VR-3]]
|Operating System = Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
|Operating System = Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
|Chipset = N/A
|Chipset =  
|CPU = Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or better
|CPU =  
|GPU = NVIDIA GTX 2070 or Quadro RTX 4000 or better
|GPU =  
|HPU = N/A
|HPU =  
|Storage = N/A
|Storage =  
|Memory = 32 GB RAM minimum
|Memory =  
|SD Card Slot = No
|SD Card Slot = No
|Display = Dual [[OLED]] displays per eye (Bionic Display)
|Display = Dual OLED displays per eye (Bionic Display)
|Subpixel Layout = RGB
|Subpixel Layout = RGB
|Peak Brightness = N/A
|Peak Brightness =  
|Resolution = Focus: 1920×1080 per eye, Context: 1440×1600 per eye
|Resolution = Focus: 1920×1080 per eye, Context: 1440×1600 per eye
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz (both displays)
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz (both displays)
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|Visible FoV = 87°
|Visible FoV = 87°
|Rendered FoV = 150°
|Rendered FoV = 150°
|Binocular Overlap = >85%
|Binocular Overlap = less than 85%
|Average Pixel Density = N/A
|Average Pixel Density = N/A
|Peak Pixel Density = 60+ PPD
|Peak Pixel Density = 60+ PPD
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|Tracking Volume = Up to 10m × 10m
|Tracking Volume = Up to 10m × 10m
|Play Space = Room-scale
|Play Space = Room-scale
|Latency = <20ms
|Latency = less than 20ms
|Audio = 3.5mm jack
|Audio = 3.5mm jack
|Microphone = Yes
|Microphone = Yes
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|Bluetooth = No
|Bluetooth = No
|Power = External power adapter
|Power = External power adapter
|Battery Capacity = N/A
|Battery Capacity =  
|Battery Life = N/A
|Battery Life =  
|Charge Time = N/A
|Charge Time =  
|Dimensions = N/A
|Dimensions =  
|Weight = 905g (headset + headband)
|Weight = 905g (headset + headband)
|Material = Aluminum, plastic
|Material = Aluminum, plastic
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|Input = Compatible with SteamVR controllers
|Input = Compatible with SteamVR controllers
|Compliance = CE, FCC
|Compliance = CE, FCC
|Size = N/A
|Size =  
|Cable Length = 10 meters
|Cable Length = 10 meters
}}
}}
 
The [[Varjo VR-2]] and '''VR-2 Pro''' are professional [[PC-Powered VR|PC-powered]] [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]]s developed by [[Varjo|Varjo Technologies]]. Announced on October 8, 2019, these second-generation headsets improved upon the [[Varjo VR-1]] with enhanced optics, full 90Hz refresh rate, and reduced pricing while maintaining the revolutionary Bionic Display technology.<ref name="wikipedia-varjo" />
The '''Varjo VR-2''' and '''VR-2 Pro''' are professional [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]]s developed by [[Varjo|Varjo Technologies]]. Announced on October 8, 2019, these second-generation headsets improved upon the [[Varjo VR-1]] with enhanced optics, full 90Hz refresh rate, and reduced pricing while maintaining the revolutionary Bionic Display technology.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varjo|title=Varjo|publisher=Wikipedia|access-date=June 3, 2025}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Following the successful launch of the VR-1 in February 2019, [[Varjo]] rapidly developed its second-generation products based on customer feedback. The VR-2 series addressed key limitations of the original while expanding market reach through lower pricing and improved compatibility.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/blog/twice-the-performance-half-the-price-%E2%80%AFsee-how-the-new-varjo-xr-3-and-vr-3-improve-from-earlier-varjo-headsets/|title=Twice the Performance, Half the Price – See How the New Varjo XR-3 and VR-3 Improve from Earlier Varjo Headsets|publisher=Varjo|date=December 1, 2020|access-date=June 3, 2025}}</ref>
Following the successful launch of the VR-1 in February 2019, [[Varjo]] rapidly developed its second-generation products based on customer feedback. The VR-2 series addressed key limitations of the original while expanding market reach through lower pricing and improved compatibility.<ref name="varjo-blog" />


The VR-2 series launched in two variants:
The VR-2 series launched in two variants:
* '''VR-2''': Standard professional model at $4,995
* '''VR-2''': Standard professional model at $4,995<ref name="vrbound" />
* '''VR-2 Pro''': Enhanced model with [[Ultraleap]] hand tracking at $5,995
* '''VR-2 Pro''': Enhanced model with [[Ultraleap]] hand tracking at $5,995<ref name="vrbound" />


Both models required a $795 annual software subscription, representing a significant price reduction from the VR-1's $995 yearly fee.
Both models required a $795 annual software subscription, representing a significant price reduction from the VR-1's $995 yearly fee.
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===Critical Response===
===Critical Response===
Professional reviews highlighted improvements while noting remaining limitations:
Professional reviews highlighted improvements while noting remaining limitations<ref name="vrlitic" />:


'''Improvements over VR-1''':
'''Improvements over VR-1''':
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</references>
</references>


==External Links==
* [https://varjo.com Official Varjo website]
* [https://ultraleap.com Ultraleap hand tracking]
* [https://varjo.com/downloads/ Varjo software downloads]


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