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|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[PC VR]]
|Subtype = PC VR
|Platform = [[Windows Mixed Reality]], [[SteamVR]]
|Platform = [[PC]], [[Windows Mixed Reality]]
|Developer = [[Acer]]
|Creator = [[Acer]]
|Manufacturer = [[Acer]]
|Announced = 2017
|Release Date = 2017
|Release = 2017
|Price = $399 USD (with controllers)
|Price = $399 (with controllers)
|Website = https://www.acer.com/
|Website = https://www.acer.com
|Model = AH101-D8EY
|OS = Windows 10
|Display = LCD (dual)
|CPU = Intel Core i5 6th gen+ (desktop) / 7th gen+ (laptop)
|Resolution = 1440x1440 per eye
|GPU = NVIDIA GTX 965M / AMD RX 460+
|Combined Resolution = 2880x1440
|Storage =
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz (60 Hz on integrated graphics)
|RAM Req = 16 GB+
|Field of View = 100°
|Display = 2 x 2.89" LCD
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Resolution = 2880 x 1440 (1440 x 1440 per eye)
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 2 cameras)
|Refresh = 90 Hz (HDMI 2.0) / 60 Hz (HDMI 1.4)
|Sensors = Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer
|Brightness =
|Audio = 3.5mm jack
|PPI = 706
|Connectivity = HDMI 2.0/1.4, USB 3.0
|FOV = 105°
|Cable Length = 13 feet
|PPD =
|Weight = 170g (6 oz)
|Lenses =
|IPD =
|Eye Tracking =
|Hand Tracking =
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out)
|Spatial Mapping =
|Speakers =
|Microphone =
|Audio Jack = 3.5mm
|Connectivity = HDMI 1.4/2.0, USB 3.0
|Ports = HDMI, USB 3.0, 3.5mm audio
|Battery =
|Weight =
|Cable Length = 13 feet (4 meters)
|Materials =
|Colors = Blue
|Sensors = Gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer
|Input = WMR Controllers (6DoF)
}}
}}


The '''Acer AH101 Headset''' (AH101) is a PC [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Acer]], released in 2017 at $399 (with controllers). One of the first [[Windows Mixed Reality]] headsets, the AH101 features dual 1440x1440 LCD displays, 100° field of view, 90 Hz refresh rate (60 Hz on integrated graphics), inside-out 6DoF tracking without external sensors, flip-up visor, ultra-lightweight 170g design, and easy Windows 10 native setup. An affordable and accessible entry to PC VR.
The '''Acer AH101''' (also known as Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset) is a [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Acer]] for the [[Windows Mixed Reality]] platform. Released in 2017 as one of the first Windows Mixed Reality headsets, the AH101 features dual 2.89-inch LCD displays with 1440 x 1440 resolution per eye, 6DoF inside-out tracking without external sensors, and a 105-degree field of view. The headset launched bundled with two motion controllers for $399.<ref name="roadtovr">{{cite web|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/acer-windows-mixed-reality-vr-headset-review-ah101/|title=Acer Windows Mixed Reality VR Headset Review|publisher=Road to VR}}</ref>


== History and Development ==
== History and Development ==


Acer launched the AH101 in 2017 as part of Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality initiative. As a longtime Microsoft partner, Acer was among the first to release a WMR headset. The lightweight design and competitive pricing made it popular among first-time VR users, though limited content at launch was a concern. The headset works with SteamVR for expanded content library.<ref name="roadtovr">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/acer-windows-mixed-reality-vr-headset-review-ah101/ |title=Acer AH101 Review |publisher=Road to VR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
=== Windows Mixed Reality Launch Partner ===
Acer was among the first manufacturers to launch a Windows Mixed Reality headset in 2017, alongside HP, Lenovo, Dell, and Samsung.
 
=== Accessible Entry Point ===
The AH101 provided an affordable entry into VR with built-in tracking and bundled controllers.


== Design and Hardware ==
== Design and Hardware ==


=== Display ===
=== Display System ===
* '''Panel Size:''' 2 x 2.89 inches
* '''Display Type:''' LCD
* '''Resolution:''' 2880 x 1440 total (1440 x 1440 per eye)
* '''Pixel Density:''' 706 PPI
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 90 Hz (HDMI 2.0) / 60 Hz (HDMI 1.4)
* '''Field of View:''' 105 degrees


Higher resolution than competitors:
=== Cable ===
13-foot (4 meter) cable length for room-scale movement.


* '''1440x1440 per eye''' resolution
== Tracking ==
* '''2880x1440 combined'''
* '''Dual 2.9-inch LCD''' panels
* '''90 Hz refresh rate''' (discrete GPU)
* '''60 Hz refresh rate''' (integrated GPU)
* '''100° field of view'''
* Improved sharpness over Rift/Vive
* Reduced screen-door effect


=== Tracking ===
=== Inside-Out Tracking ===
* 6DoF (six degrees of freedom)
* Black and white VGA tracking cameras
* No external sensors required
* Gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer


Inside-out system:
=== Environment Sensing ===
Built-in sensors capture environmental information for tracking and navigation.


* '''6DoF tracking'''
== Audio ==
* '''Inside-out tracking'''
* '''2 B+W VGA cameras'''
* '''Gyroscope'''
* '''Accelerometer'''
* '''Magnetometer'''
* No external sensors
* 6DoF controllers included


=== Flip-Up Visor ===
3.5mm audio jack for headphones (no built-in speakers).


* '''Flip-up design'''
== Controllers ==
* Large hinge mechanism
* Snaps up satisfyingly
* Quick reality access


=== Build ===
=== Windows Mixed Reality Controllers ===
* Two motion controllers included
* 6DoF tracking
* Bluetooth 4.0 connection
* Thumbstick, triggers, buttons


Ultra-lightweight design:
== System Requirements ==


* '''170g weight''' (6 oz)
=== For 90 Hz "Ultra" Mode ===
* Much lighter than Rift/Vive
{| class="wikitable"
* '''7.3 x 1.4-4.7 x 1 inches'''
|-
* Compact design
! Component !! Desktop !! Laptop
* Comfortable fit
|-
 
| OS || Windows 10 Fall Creators Update || Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
=== Cable ===
|-
 
| CPU || Intel Core i5 6th Gen+ || Intel Core i7 7th Gen+ (Hyper-Threading)
* '''13 feet cable length'''
|-
* '''HDMI''' connector
| GPU || NVIDIA GTX 965M / AMD RX 460 || NVIDIA GTX 965M / AMD RX 460
* '''USB 3.0''' connector
|-
* Y-cable design
| RAM || 16 GB+ || 16 GB+
 
|-
=== Controllers ===
| Video || HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort 1.2 || HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort 1.2
 
|-
WMR motion controllers:
| USB || USB 3.0 || USB 3.0
 
|}
* '''6DoF tracking'''
* Tracked by headset
* Two controllers included
* Standard WMR design
 
=== Audio ===
 
* '''3.5mm headphone jack'''
* No integrated headphones
* No integrated microphone
* External audio required
 
=== Connectivity ===
 
* '''HDMI 2.0''' (90 Hz) or '''HDMI 1.4''' (60 Hz)
* '''USB 3.0'''


== PC Requirements ==
== Connectivity ==


=== Minimum ===
* HDMI 1.4 or 2.0
* '''CPU''': Intel Core i5 / AMD FX 8350
* USB 3.0
* '''GPU''': NVIDIA GTX 965M / AMD RX 460M (discrete for 90 Hz)
* 3.5mm audio jack
* '''RAM''': 8 GB
* '''OS''': Windows 10 Fall Creators Update


== Technical Specifications ==
== Specifications ==


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! Specification !! Details
! Specification !! Details
|-
|-
| Display || 1440x1440 LCD x2
| Display || 2 x 2.89" LCD
|-
|-
| Combined || 2880x1440
| Resolution || 1440 x 1440 per eye
|-
|-
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz / 60 Hz
| Pixel Density || 706 PPI
|-
|-
| FOV || 100°
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz (HDMI 2.0)
|-
|-
| Tracking || Inside-out (2 cameras)
| Field of View || 105°
|-
|-
| Cable || 13 feet
| Tracking || 6DoF inside-out
|-
|-
| Weight || 170g
| Cable Length || 13 feet (4m)
|-
|-
| Interface || HDMI + USB 3.0
| Controllers || Included (6DoF WMR)
|-
|-
| Price || $399
| Price || $399
|}
|}
== Reception ==
'''Praise:'''
* $399 affordable with controllers
* 170g ultra-lightweight
* Easy Windows 10 setup
* No external sensors
* 1440x1440 better than Rift/Vive
* Flip-up visor useful
* 13 feet cable long
* SteamVR compatible
* Reduced screen-door effect
* Quick installation
'''Criticism:'''
* 100° FOV narrower than competitors
* Limited app selection at launch
* Tracking issues reported
* No integrated audio
* No microphone
* Controller tracking limitations
* Front-only tracking volume
* 60Hz on integrated graphics
* LCD vs OLED contrast
* WMR platform fragmentation<ref name="laptopmag">{{cite web |url=https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/headphones/acer-mixed-reality-ah101-headset |title=Acer Mixed Reality AH101 Review |publisher=Laptop Mag |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Lenovo Explorer]]
* [[Acer]]
* [[Dell Visor]]
* [[Windows Mixed Reality]]
* [[HP Reverb]]
* [[HP Reverb G2]]
* [[Samsung Odyssey+]]
* [[Samsung HMD Odyssey+]]
* [[PC VR]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:PC VR]]
[[Category:PC VR]]
[[Category:Windows Mixed Reality]]
[[Category:Windows Mixed Reality]]
[[Category:Acer]]
[[Category:Acer]]
[[Category:2017 in technology]]
[[Category:2010s VR]]

Latest revision as of 22:09, 7 January 2026

Acer AH101
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype PC VR
Platform PC, Windows Mixed Reality
Creator Acer
Price $399 (with controllers)
Website https://www.acer.com
System
CPU Intel Core i5 6th gen+ (desktop) / 7th gen+ (laptop)
GPU NVIDIA GTX 965M / AMD RX 460+
Storage
Display
Display 2 x 2.89" LCD
Resolution 2880 x 1440 (1440 x 1440 per eye)
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (inside-out)
Audio
Connectivity
Connectivity HDMI 1.4/2.0, USB 3.0
Ports HDMI, USB 3.0, 3.5mm audio
Device
Sensors Gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer
Input WMR Controllers (6DoF)
Cable Length 13 feet (4 meters)


The Acer AH101 (also known as Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset) is a virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Acer for the Windows Mixed Reality platform. Released in 2017 as one of the first Windows Mixed Reality headsets, the AH101 features dual 2.89-inch LCD displays with 1440 x 1440 resolution per eye, 6DoF inside-out tracking without external sensors, and a 105-degree field of view. The headset launched bundled with two motion controllers for $399.[1]

History and Development

Windows Mixed Reality Launch Partner

Acer was among the first manufacturers to launch a Windows Mixed Reality headset in 2017, alongside HP, Lenovo, Dell, and Samsung.

Accessible Entry Point

The AH101 provided an affordable entry into VR with built-in tracking and bundled controllers.

Design and Hardware

Display System

  • Panel Size: 2 x 2.89 inches
  • Display Type: LCD
  • Resolution: 2880 x 1440 total (1440 x 1440 per eye)
  • Pixel Density: 706 PPI
  • Refresh Rate: 90 Hz (HDMI 2.0) / 60 Hz (HDMI 1.4)
  • Field of View: 105 degrees

Cable

13-foot (4 meter) cable length for room-scale movement.

Tracking

Inside-Out Tracking

  • 6DoF (six degrees of freedom)
  • Black and white VGA tracking cameras
  • No external sensors required
  • Gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer

Environment Sensing

Built-in sensors capture environmental information for tracking and navigation.

Audio

3.5mm audio jack for headphones (no built-in speakers).

Controllers

Windows Mixed Reality Controllers

  • Two motion controllers included
  • 6DoF tracking
  • Bluetooth 4.0 connection
  • Thumbstick, triggers, buttons

System Requirements

For 90 Hz "Ultra" Mode

Component Desktop Laptop
OS Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
CPU Intel Core i5 6th Gen+ Intel Core i7 7th Gen+ (Hyper-Threading)
GPU NVIDIA GTX 965M / AMD RX 460 NVIDIA GTX 965M / AMD RX 460
RAM 16 GB+ 16 GB+
Video HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort 1.2 HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort 1.2
USB USB 3.0 USB 3.0

Connectivity

  • HDMI 1.4 or 2.0
  • USB 3.0
  • 3.5mm audio jack

Specifications

Specification Details
Display 2 x 2.89" LCD
Resolution 1440 x 1440 per eye
Pixel Density 706 PPI
Refresh Rate 90 Hz (HDMI 2.0)
Field of View 105°
Tracking 6DoF inside-out
Cable Length 13 feet (4m)
Controllers Included (6DoF WMR)
Price $399

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Acer Windows Mixed Reality VR Headset Review". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/acer-windows-mixed-reality-vr-headset-review-ah101/.
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