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|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Subtype = [[Enterprise VR]], [[PC VR]]
|Subtype = [[Enterprise VR]]
|Platform = [[SteamVR]], [[Varjo Base]]
|Platform = [[SteamVR]], Varjo Base
|Developer = [[Varjo]]
|Developer = [[Varjo]]
|Manufacturer = [[Varjo]]
|Manufacturer = [[Varjo]]
|Release Date = December 1, 2020
|Release Date = 2021
|Price = $3,195 USD
|Price = $3,395 USD + subscription ($795/year)
|Website = https://varjo.com/products/varjo-vr-3
|Website = https://varjo.com/
|Predecessor = [[Varjo VR-2]]
|Predecessor = [[Varjo VR-2]]
|Successor = [[Varjo Aero]]
|Successor = [[Varjo Aero]]
|Display = Bionic Display (uOLED + LCD hybrid)
|Display = Bionic Display (dual resolution)
|Resolution = Focus: 1920x1920 per eye (uOLED), Peripheral: 2880x2720 per eye (LCD)
|Resolution = 1920x1920 (focus) / 2880x2720 (peripheral) per eye
|PPD = 70 PPD (focus), 30+ PPD (peripheral)
|PPD = 70 PPD (focus) / 35 PPD (peripheral)
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz
|Field of View = 115°
|Field of View = 115°
|IPD Range = 59-71mm (automatic)
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Optics = Non-Fresnel (custom ultra-wide)
|Eye Tracking = 200 Hz integrated
|Tracking = 6DoF (SteamVR Lighthouse)
|Hand Tracking = Ultraleap Gemini
|Eye Tracking = Yes (200 Hz, <1° accuracy)
|Tracking = SteamVR (outside-in, required)
|Hand Tracking = Yes (Ultraleap Gemini)
|IPD = Automatic adjustment
|Controllers = SteamVR compatible
|Optics = Non-Fresnel custom lenses
|Audio = 3.5mm jack
|Cooling = Active cooling system
|Connectivity = DisplayPort 1.4, USB 3.0
|Color = 99% sRGB, 93% DCI-P3
|Weight = 40% lighter than VR-1
}}
}}


The '''Varjo VR-3''' is a professional [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Varjo]], released on December 1, 2020 at $3,195. Launched alongside the [[Varjo XR-3]], the VR-3 features Varjo's signature Bionic Display technology delivering human-eye resolution at 70 pixels per degree (PPD) in the focus area, industry-widest 115° field of view, 200 Hz eye tracking with sub-1° accuracy, Ultraleap Gemini hand tracking, and custom non-Fresnel lenses. The VR-3 represented a significant improvement over earlier Varjo models with 40% weight reduction, 33% wider FOV, and nearly 50% lower price.
The '''Varjo VR-3''' is an enterprise [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Varjo]], released in 2021 at $3,395 plus annual subscription ($795/year). Featuring Varjo's signature Bionic Display with human-eye resolution (70 PPD / 1920x1920 in focus area), 115° field of view (widest in Varjo lineup at release), integrated 200 Hz eye tracking, Ultraleap Gemini hand tracking, automatic IPD adjustment, active cooling, and color calibration to 99% sRGB. Targeting professional simulation, training, design, and research requiring photorealistic visual fidelity.


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


Varjo launched the VR-3 on December 1, 2020 as a VR-only counterpart to the mixed reality XR-3. The VR-3 continued Varjo's focus on enterprise and professional applications requiring the highest visual fidelity, including flight simulation, automotive design, and training. The launch price of $3,195 represented nearly 50% reduction from the VR-1, making professional-grade VR more accessible.<ref name="varjo">{{cite web |url=https://varjo.com/news/varjo-launches-xr-3-and-vr-3-headsets-to-bring-the-next-generation-of-immersive-technology-to-every-workplace |title=Varjo Launches XR-3 and VR-3 |publisher=Varjo |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
Varjo announced the VR-3 alongside the XR-3 (mixed reality variant) in late 2020, shipping in 2021. The VR-3 represented a major improvement over the VR-2, doubling peripheral resolution and expanding FOV from 87° to 115°. Varjo pioneered the Bionic Display concept, combining high-resolution focus displays with wider peripheral displays for human-eye resolution where it matters. A Varjo subscription is required for operation, positioning it firmly in enterprise markets.<ref name="varjo">{{cite web |url=https://varjo.com/products/varjo-vr-3 |title=Varjo VR-3 |publisher=Varjo |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


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


=== Bionic Display ===
=== Display ===


Dual-panel human-eye resolution system:
Bionic Display technology:


==== Focus Area ====
* '''Focus area''': 1920x1920 per eye at '''70 PPD'''
* '''Micro-OLED (uOLED)''' displays
* '''Peripheral area''': 2880x2720 per eye at '''35 PPD'''
* '''1920x1920 resolution per eye'''
* Human-eye resolution in focus
* '''70 PPD''' (pixels per degree)—human-eye resolution
* Gradual resolution blend
* '''27° x 27°''' focus region
* 2x improvement vs VR-2 peripheral
* Follows gaze via eye tracking


==== Peripheral Area ====
=== Color Calibration ===
* '''LCD''' displays
 
* '''2880x2720 resolution per eye'''
Professional-grade color:
* '''30+ PPD''' peripheral clarity
 
* Full 115° coverage
* '''99% sRGB'''
* '''93% DCI-P3'''
* Factory calibrated
* Color-critical applications
 
=== Refresh Rate ===
 
* '''90 Hz refresh rate'''
* Smooth motion
* Low latency


=== Field of View ===
=== Field of View ===


* '''115° FOV'''—widest in industry at launch
* '''115° FOV'''
* '''33% wider''' than earlier Varjo models (87°)
* Widest Varjo FOV (at release)
* Near-peripheral vision coverage
* 87° → 115° improvement vs VR-2
 
=== Eye Tracking ===
 
Industry-leading precision:
 
* '''200 Hz eye tracking'''
* World's fastest VR eye tracking
* '''Foveated rendering'''
* Gaze analytics
* Automatic focus area positioning
 
=== Hand Tracking ===
 
* '''Ultraleap Gemini''' integrated
* Fifth-generation hand tracking
* First Gemini integration in VR
* Commercial use licensed
* Natural hand interaction


=== Optics ===
=== Optics ===
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* '''Custom non-Fresnel lenses'''
* '''Custom non-Fresnel lenses'''
* Ultra-wide design
* Ultra-wide design
* No god rays
* Reduced distortion
* Crystal clear optics
* Edge clarity
* Edge-to-edge clarity
 
=== IPD ===


=== Eye Tracking ===
* '''Automatic IPD adjustment'''
* Eye tracking powered
* Optimal fit for all users


World-leading integrated system:
=== Comfort ===


* '''200 Hz''' tracking rate (2x previous generation)
* '''Active cooling system'''
* '''<1° accuracy'''—world-leading for integrated VR
* Extended session comfort
* Enables foveated rendering
* '''3-point precision headband'''
* Automatic IPD adjustment
* All head shapes/sizes
* Gaze analytics
* Natural interaction


=== Hand Tracking ===
=== Tracking ===


* '''Ultraleap Gemini''' (5th generation)
* '''SteamVR base stations''' required
* First Gemini integration in VR headset
* No inside-out tracking
* High-fidelity hand and finger tracking
* Professional precision
* Controller-free interaction


=== IPD Adjustment ===
== Subscription Model ==


* '''Automatic IPD''' (59-71mm range)
=== Requirements ===
* Eye tracking-based calibration
* Valid EIN/TAX ID (enterprise only)
* No manual adjustment needed
* Varjo account per user
* Annual subscription required


=== Build ===
=== Pricing ===
* '''Hardware''': $3,395
* '''Subscription''': $795/year


Significantly improved ergonomics:
== Software Compatibility ==


* '''40% lighter''' than VR-1
* '''Unity'''
* New materials and design
* '''Unreal Engine'''
* Active cooling system
* '''OpenXR 1.0'''
* Premium build quality
* '''Autodesk VRED'''
* 90 Hz refresh rate
* '''PREPAR3D'''
* '''VBS Blue IG'''
* Professional 3D platforms


== Comparison with Varjo XR-3 ==
== Applications ==


{| class="wikitable"
=== Industries ===
|-
* '''Training and simulation'''
! Feature !! Varjo VR-3 !! Varjo XR-3
* '''Design and engineering'''
|-
* '''Medical and healthcare'''
| Type || VR only || Mixed Reality
* '''Research'''
|-
* '''Automotive design'''
| Bionic Display || Yes || Yes
* '''Aerospace'''
|-
| Eye Tracking || 200 Hz || 200 Hz
|-
| Passthrough || '''No''' || 12MP RGB cameras
|-
| LiDAR || '''No''' || Yes
|-
| Price || '''$3,195''' || $5,495
|}


== Technical Specifications ==
== Technical Specifications ==
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! Specification !! Details
! Specification !! Details
|-
|-
| Display || Bionic (uOLED + LCD)
| Focus Display || 1920x1920 per eye
|-
|-
| Focus Resolution || 1920x1920 per eye (uOLED)
| Focus PPD || 70
|-
|-
| Peripheral Resolution || 2880x2720 per eye (LCD)
| Peripheral Display || 2880x2720 per eye
|-
|-
| PPD || 70 (focus) / 30+ (peripheral)
| Peripheral PPD || 35
|-
|-
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz
|-
|-
| Field of View || 115°
| FOV || 115°
|-
|-
| Eye Tracking || 200 Hz, <1° accuracy
| Eye Tracking || 200 Hz
|-
|-
| Hand Tracking || Ultraleap Gemini
| Hand Tracking || Ultraleap Gemini
|-
|-
| IPD Range || 59-71mm (automatic)
| Color || 99% sRGB, 93% DCI-P3
|-
|-
| Price || $3,195
| Price || $3,395 + $795/yr
|}
|}
== Enterprise Applications ==
=== Flight Simulation ===
* Human-eye resolution for cockpit instruments
* Wide FOV for peripheral awareness
* Eye tracking for pilot training analytics
=== Automotive Design ===
* True-to-life vehicle visualization
* Design review and collaboration
* Interior/exterior assessment
=== Training and Simulation ===
* Military and defense training
* Medical simulation
* Industrial training
=== Research ===
* Eye tracking research
* Human factors studies
* Cognitive science


== Reception ==
== Reception ==


'''Praise:'''
'''Praise:'''
* 70 PPD human-eye resolution in focus area
* 70 PPD human-eye resolution
* 115° FOV widest at launch
* 115° FOV widest Varjo
* 200 Hz eye tracking industry-leading
* 200 Hz eye tracking fastest
* <1° eye tracking accuracy exceptional
* Ultraleap Gemini integrated
* Non-Fresnel optics no god rays
* 40% lighter than predecessor
* Ultraleap Gemini hand tracking first
* Automatic IPD convenient
* Automatic IPD convenient
* $3,195 price (50% reduction from VR-1)
* Active cooling effective
* Foveated rendering GPU optimization
* 99% sRGB professional color
* Foveated rendering performance
* Non-Fresnel lenses clear
* Research-grade quality


'''Criticism:'''
'''Criticism:'''
* $3,195 still enterprise-priced
* $3,395 + subscription expensive
* No mixed reality/passthrough
* Enterprise-only focus
* Requires powerful PC
* Base stations required
* SteamVR Lighthouse tracking needed
* No inside-out tracking
* Tethered operation only
* Subscription mandatory
* 90 Hz (not 120 Hz)<ref name="tomshardware">{{cite web |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/varjo-vr-3-and-xr-3-virtual-reality-headsets |title=Varjo VR-3 and XR-3 VR Headsets Raise the Resolution Bar With Bionic Displays |publisher=Tom's Hardware |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
* Heavy for consumer use
 
* High PC requirements
<ref name="knoxlabs">{{cite web |url=https://www.knoxlabs.com/products/varjo-vr-3 |title=Varjo VR-3: High-Resolution VR Headset for Professionals and Enterprise |publisher=Knoxlabs |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
* Not consumer accessible
* 90Hz only<ref name="uploadvr">{{cite web |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/varjo-xr-3-vr-3-lidar/ |title=Varjo VR-3 |publisher=UploadVR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Varjo VR-2]]
* [[Varjo Aero]]
* [[Varjo XR-3]]
* [[Varjo XR-3]]
* [[Varjo Aero]]
* [[Varjo XR-4]]
* [[Varjo XR-4]]
* [[Pimax 8KX]]
* [[HP Reverb G2]]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:PC VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Enterprise VR]]
[[Category:Enterprise VR]]
[[Category:PC VR]]
[[Category:Varjo]]
[[Category:Varjo]]
[[Category:2020 in technology]]
[[Category:2021 in technology]]

Revision as of 17:33, 7 January 2026

Varjo VR-3
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-Mounted Display
Subtype Enterprise VR
Platform SteamVR, Varjo Base
Developer Varjo
Manufacturer Varjo
Release Date 2021
Price $3,395 USD + subscription ($795/year)
Website https://varjo.com/
Predecessor Varjo VR-2
Successor Varjo Aero
System
Storage
Display
Display Bionic Display (dual resolution)
Resolution 1920x1920 (focus) / 2880x2720 (peripheral) per eye
Refresh Rate 90 Hz
Image
Field of View 115°
Optics
Optics Non-Fresnel custom lenses
Ocularity Binocular
Tracking
Tracking SteamVR (outside-in, required)
Eye Tracking 200 Hz integrated
Hand Tracking Ultraleap Gemini
Audio
Connectivity
Device
Color 99% sRGB, 93% DCI-P3


The Varjo VR-3 is an enterprise virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Varjo, released in 2021 at $3,395 plus annual subscription ($795/year). Featuring Varjo's signature Bionic Display with human-eye resolution (70 PPD / 1920x1920 in focus area), 115° field of view (widest in Varjo lineup at release), integrated 200 Hz eye tracking, Ultraleap Gemini hand tracking, automatic IPD adjustment, active cooling, and color calibration to 99% sRGB. Targeting professional simulation, training, design, and research requiring photorealistic visual fidelity.

History and Development

Varjo announced the VR-3 alongside the XR-3 (mixed reality variant) in late 2020, shipping in 2021. The VR-3 represented a major improvement over the VR-2, doubling peripheral resolution and expanding FOV from 87° to 115°. Varjo pioneered the Bionic Display concept, combining high-resolution focus displays with wider peripheral displays for human-eye resolution where it matters. A Varjo subscription is required for operation, positioning it firmly in enterprise markets.[1]

Design and Hardware

Display

Bionic Display technology:

  • Focus area: 1920x1920 per eye at 70 PPD
  • Peripheral area: 2880x2720 per eye at 35 PPD
  • Human-eye resolution in focus
  • Gradual resolution blend
  • 2x improvement vs VR-2 peripheral

Color Calibration

Professional-grade color:

  • 99% sRGB
  • 93% DCI-P3
  • Factory calibrated
  • Color-critical applications

Refresh Rate

  • 90 Hz refresh rate
  • Smooth motion
  • Low latency

Field of View

  • 115° FOV
  • Widest Varjo FOV (at release)
  • 87° → 115° improvement vs VR-2

Eye Tracking

Industry-leading precision:

  • 200 Hz eye tracking
  • World's fastest VR eye tracking
  • Foveated rendering
  • Gaze analytics
  • Automatic focus area positioning

Hand Tracking

  • Ultraleap Gemini integrated
  • Fifth-generation hand tracking
  • First Gemini integration in VR
  • Commercial use licensed
  • Natural hand interaction

Optics

  • Custom non-Fresnel lenses
  • Ultra-wide design
  • Reduced distortion
  • Edge clarity

IPD

  • Automatic IPD adjustment
  • Eye tracking powered
  • Optimal fit for all users

Comfort

  • Active cooling system
  • Extended session comfort
  • 3-point precision headband
  • All head shapes/sizes

Tracking

  • SteamVR base stations required
  • No inside-out tracking
  • Professional precision

Subscription Model

Requirements

  • Valid EIN/TAX ID (enterprise only)
  • Varjo account per user
  • Annual subscription required

Pricing

  • Hardware: $3,395
  • Subscription: $795/year

Software Compatibility

  • Unity
  • Unreal Engine
  • OpenXR 1.0
  • Autodesk VRED
  • PREPAR3D
  • VBS Blue IG
  • Professional 3D platforms

Applications

Industries

  • Training and simulation
  • Design and engineering
  • Medical and healthcare
  • Research
  • Automotive design
  • Aerospace

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Focus Display 1920x1920 per eye
Focus PPD 70
Peripheral Display 2880x2720 per eye
Peripheral PPD 35
Refresh Rate 90 Hz
FOV 115°
Eye Tracking 200 Hz
Hand Tracking Ultraleap Gemini
Color 99% sRGB, 93% DCI-P3
Price $3,395 + $795/yr

Reception

Praise:

  • 70 PPD human-eye resolution
  • 115° FOV widest Varjo
  • 200 Hz eye tracking fastest
  • Ultraleap Gemini integrated
  • Automatic IPD convenient
  • Active cooling effective
  • 99% sRGB professional color
  • Foveated rendering performance
  • Non-Fresnel lenses clear
  • Research-grade quality

Criticism:

  • $3,395 + subscription expensive
  • Enterprise-only focus
  • Base stations required
  • No inside-out tracking
  • Subscription mandatory
  • Heavy for consumer use
  • High PC requirements
  • Not consumer accessible
  • 90Hz only[2]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Varjo VR-3". Varjo. https://varjo.com/products/varjo-vr-3.
  2. ↑ "Varjo VR-3". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/varjo-xr-3-vr-3-lidar/.
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