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|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Subtype = Standalone VR
|Release Date = 2020
|Platform = [[Android]]
|Price = $499
|Creator = [[XRSpace]]
|Display =  
|Announced = 2020
|Resolution = 1440x1440 per-eye
|Release = 2020
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz
|Price = €499 (Consumer) / €599 (Business)
|Field of View = 100° horizontal, 90° vertical
|Website = https://www.xrspace.io
|Horizontal FoV = 100°
|OS = Android
|Vertical FoV = 90°
|CPU = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 845]]
|Diagonal FoV =  
|GPU = Adreno 630
|IPD Range =  
|Storage = 64 GB
|Ocularity =  
|RAM = 6 GB LPDDR4x
|Display = LCD
|Resolution = 2880 x 1440 (1440 x 1440 per eye)
|Refresh = 90 Hz
|Brightness =
|PPI = 702 DPI
|FOV = 100° diagonal
|PPD =
|Lenses =
|IPD =
|Eye Tracking =
|Hand Tracking = Yes (optical)
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out)
|Spatial Mapping =
|Speakers = Integrated
|Microphone =
|Audio Jack =
|Connectivity = 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi
|Ports =
|Battery = 4,600 mAh (4-5 hours)
|Weight = 470g
|Materials =
|Colors =
|Sensors = Dual front cameras
|Input = 3DoF controller, hand tracking
}}
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'''XRSpace Manova''' is a [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2020.
The '''XRSpace Manova''' is a standalone [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[XRSpace]], a company founded by Peter Chou, co-founder of [[HTC]]. Released in 2020, the Manova was marketed as the world's first 5G mobile VR headset designed for the mass market, featuring integrated 5G/LTE connectivity alongside Wi-Fi. The device emphasized social VR experiences through XRSpace's MOVA platform.<ref name="engadget">{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/xrspace-mova-5g-vr-headset-hand-tracking-space-scanning-083936618.html|title=Former HTC CEO Peter Chou reveals his next project: a social 5G VR headset|publisher=Engadget}}</ref>


== Specifications ==
== History and Development ==
 
=== Peter Chou and HTC Legacy ===
XRSpace was founded by Peter Chou, who co-founded HTC—the company behind the pioneering [[HTC Vive]] VR headset. Chou's vision for XRSpace focused on social VR experiences accessible anywhere through mobile connectivity.
 
=== 5G Vision ===
The Manova was designed as the first consumer 5G VR headset, enabling untethered VR experiences anywhere with cellular network coverage.<ref name="unboundxr">{{cite web|url=https://unboundxr.com/blogs/xrspace-manova-the-first-5g-vr-headset|title=XRSpace Manova: The First 5G VR Headset|publisher=Unbound XR}}</ref>
 
=== European Launch ===
The Manova began European rollout before Christmas 2020.<ref name="immersivelearning">{{cite web|url=https://www.immersivelearning.news/2020/12/16/xrspace-manova-to-begin-european-rollout-before-christmas/|title=XRSpace Manova to Begin European Rollout Before Christmas|publisher=Immersive Learning News}}</ref>
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Processor ===
The Manova is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile XR Platform:
* '''CPU:''' Octa-core Kryo 385
* '''GPU:''' Adreno 630
* '''RAM:''' 6 GB LPDDR4x (higher than most VR headsets)
* '''Storage:''' 64 GB


* '''Resolution:''' 1440x1440 per-eye
=== Display System ===
* '''Resolution:''' 2880 x 1440 total (1440 x 1440 per eye)
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 90 Hz
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 90 Hz
* '''Field of View:''' 100° horizontal, 90° vertical
* '''Pixel Density:''' 702 DPI
 
=== Field of View ===
The Manova offers a 100-degree field of view.
 
=== Weight ===
At 470 grams, the Manova is approximately 20% lighter than the original [[Oculus Quest]] despite having comparable or larger specifications.
 
=== Battery ===
* '''Capacity:''' 4,600 mAh
* '''Runtime:''' 4-5 hours
* '''Comparison:''' Larger than Oculus Quest's 3,648 mAh
 
== Connectivity ==
 
=== 5G/LTE ===
The Manova's defining feature is integrated cellular connectivity:
* 5G network support
* LTE fallback
* Enables VR anywhere with cellular coverage
 
=== Wi-Fi ===
Standard Wi-Fi connectivity for home use.
 
== Tracking and Input ==
 
=== Inside-Out Tracking ===
Dual front-facing cameras provide 6DoF inside-out tracking for head and hand movements.
 
=== Hand Tracking ===
Optical hand tracking allows controller-free interaction in VR experiences.


* '''Price:''' $499
=== Controller ===
A simple 3DoF controller is included for applications requiring traditional input.
 
== Social VR Platform ==
 
=== MOVA Platform ===
XRSpace developed the MOVA social VR platform, emphasizing:
* Social interaction in VR
* Virtual spaces and gatherings
* Metaverse-like experiences
 
=== Current Status ===
XRSpace's focus has shifted toward software platforms:
* PartyOn event app
* GoXR metaverse platform
* Available in Meta's App Lab<ref name="mixednews">{{cite web|url=https://mixed-news.com/en/manova-what-happened-to-the-standalone-vr-headset/|title=Manova: What happened to the standalone VR headset?|publisher=Mixed News}}</ref>
 
== Specifications ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
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! Specification !! Details
|-
| Processor || Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
|-
| RAM || 6 GB LPDDR4x
|-
| Storage || 64 GB
|-
| Display || 2880 x 1440 (1440 x 1440 per eye)
|-
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz
|-
| Pixel Density || 702 DPI
|-
| Field of View || 100°
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF inside-out
|-
| Hand Tracking || Yes (optical)
|-
| Connectivity || 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi
|-
| Battery || 4,600 mAh (4-5 hours)
|-
| Weight || 470g
|-
| Price || €499 Consumer / €599 Business
|}


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Virtual Reality]]
* [[XRSpace]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[Peter Chou]]
* [[VR Headset]]
* [[HTC Vive]]
* [[5G VR]]
* [[Social VR]]
* [[Standalone VR]]
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}


[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:5G devices]]
[[Category:Social VR]]
[[Category:XRSpace]]
[[Category:2020s VR]]
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