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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]]
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