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The [[Varjo XR-4]] is a professional [[PC-Powered VR|PC-powered]] [[mixed reality]] and [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] announced on November 27, 2023, by [[Varjo|Varjo Technologies]]. Representing the fourth generation of Varjo's mixed reality technology, the XR-4 series eliminated subscription requirements, introduced inside-out tracking as standard, and offered professional-grade specifications at a revised price point for its class.<ref | The [[Varjo XR-4]] is a professional [[PC-Powered VR|PC-powered]] [[mixed reality]] and [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] announced on November 27, 2023, by [[Varjo|Varjo Technologies]].<ref name="varjo-xr4-product" /> Representing the fourth generation of Varjo's mixed reality technology, the XR-4 series eliminated subscription requirements, introduced inside-out tracking as standard, and offered professional-grade specifications at a revised price point for its class.<ref name="varjo-announcement" /> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The XR-4 development began in 2022 following feedback from [[Varjo XR-3]] customers and success of the subscription-free [[Varjo Aero]]. Key development goals included democratizing professional mixed reality, aiming for high visual fidelity in both virtual and passthrough modes, and eliminating external tracking requirements.<ref | The XR-4 development began in 2022 following feedback from [[Varjo XR-3]] customers and success of the subscription-free [[Varjo Aero]]. Key development goals included democratizing professional mixed reality, aiming for high visual fidelity in both virtual and passthrough modes, and eliminating external tracking requirements.<ref name="cnbc" /> | ||
===Major Improvements over XR-3=== | ===Major Improvements over XR-3=== | ||
*51 PPD uniform resolution (vs dual-display system) | *51 PPD uniform resolution (vs dual-display system) | ||
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==Breakthrough Features== | ==Breakthrough Features== | ||
===Gaze-Driven Autofocus (Focal Edition)=== | ===Gaze-Driven Autofocus (Focal Edition)=== | ||
World's first XR autofocus system: | World's first XR autofocus system:<ref name="varjo-autofocus" /> | ||
*'''Technology''': Liquid lens with 200Hz response | *'''Technology''': Liquid lens with 200Hz response | ||
*'''Focus Range''': 20cm to infinity | *'''Focus Range''': 20cm to infinity | ||
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*$9,990 | *$9,990 | ||
===[[XR-4 Secure Edition]]=== | ===[[XR-4 Secure Edition]]=== | ||
Government/Defense variant: | Government/Defense variant:<ref name="varjo-secure" /> | ||
*[[TAA]]/[[BAA]] compliant | *[[TAA]]/[[BAA]] compliant | ||
*Secure boot process | *Secure boot process | ||
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==Market Reception== | ==Market Reception== | ||
===Launch Impact=== | ===Launch Impact=== | ||
The XR-4 announcement generated significant attention: | The XR-4 announcement generated significant attention<ref name="skarredghost" />: | ||
*'''Price Point''': $3,990 for the standard edition was a notable reduction from the previous XR-3. | *'''Price Point''': $3,990 for the standard edition was a notable reduction from the previous XR-3. | ||
*'''No Subscription''': Praised by enterprise customers. | *'''No Subscription''': Praised by enterprise customers. | ||
*'''Feature Set''': Considered comprehensive for its price in the professional market. | *'''Feature Set''': Considered comprehensive for its price in the professional market. | ||
*'''Availability''': Global launch in 40+ countries. | *'''Availability''': Global launch in 40+ countries.<ref name="auganix" /> | ||
===Critical Response=== | ===Critical Response=== | ||
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===Versus Apple Vision Pro=== | ===Versus Apple Vision Pro=== | ||
'''XR-4 Advantages''': Higher virtual resolution, PC-powered performance for demanding applications, established professional ecosystem, potentially more robust tracking for certain professional use cases. | '''XR-4 Advantages''': Higher virtual resolution, PC-powered performance for demanding applications, established professional ecosystem, potentially more robust tracking for certain professional use cases. | ||
'''Vision Pro Advantages''': Standalone operation, advanced consumer-facing OS and apps, highly integrated hand/eye tracking for its interface. | '''Vision Pro Advantages''': Standalone operation, advanced consumer-facing OS and apps, highly integrated hand/eye tracking for its interface. | ||
===Versus Meta Quest Pro/3=== | ===Versus Meta Quest Pro/3=== | ||
'''XR-4 Advantages''': Significantly higher resolution, professional-grade tools and support, superior passthrough fidelity (especially Focal Edition). | '''XR-4 Advantages''': Significantly higher resolution, professional-grade tools and support, superior passthrough fidelity (especially Focal Edition). | ||
'''Quest Advantages''': Standalone, much lower price, larger consumer content library. | '''Quest Advantages''': Standalone, much lower price, larger consumer content library. | ||
===Versus HTC Vive XR Elite=== | ===Versus HTC Vive XR Elite=== | ||
'''XR-4 Advantages''': Higher resolution, generally superior passthrough quality, more advanced eye tracking. | '''XR-4 Advantages''': Higher resolution, generally superior passthrough quality, more advanced eye tracking. | ||
'''Vive Advantages''': Standalone option, lower price point. | '''Vive Advantages''': Standalone option, lower price point. | ||