Varjo XR-3: Difference between revisions

|name = Varjo XR-3

|image =

|VR/AR = [[Mixed Reality]]

|Subtype = [[PC VR]], [[Enterprise XR]]

|Platform = [[SteamVR]], [[Varjo Base]]

|Creator = [[Varjo]]

|Announcement Date = December 2020

|Release Date = February 2021

|Price = $5,495 (hardware) + $1,495/year (subscription)

|Website = https://varjo.com/

|Versions = Varjo XR-3

|Requires = High-end PC (NVIDIA RTX 2080 or better), SteamVR base stations

|Predecessor = [[Varjo XR-1]]

|Operating System = [[Windows 10/11]]

|Chipset = N/A (PC-tethered)

|CPU = N/A (host PC)

|GPU = N/A (host PC)

|HPU =

|Storage = N/A (host PC)

|Memory = N/A (host PC)

|Display = Dual micro-OLED (focus) + dual LCD (peripheral)

|Subpixel Layout = RGB stripe (focus displays)

|Peak Brightness = >100 nits (focus), >150 nits (peripheral)

|Resolution = 2880 × 2720 per eye (focus), 2880 × 2720 per eye (context)

|Pixel Density = >70 PPD (focus area)

|Field of View = 115° horizontal

|Vertical FoV = 134° (combined)

|Average Pixel Density = ~35 PPD

|Peak Pixel Density = >70 PPD (focus area)

|Foveated Rendering = Yes (gaze-driven)

|Optics = Aspherical lenses with Bionic Display

|IPD Range = 59-71mm (automatic)

|Adjustable Diopter = No (glasses compatible)

|Passthrough = Yes (12MP stereo, photorealistic)

|Tracking = 6DoF (SteamVR Tracking 2.0)

|Tracking Frequency = 1000Hz (IMU)

|Base Stations = Required (SteamVR 2.0)

|Eye Tracking = Yes (integrated, 200Hz)

|Face Tracking = No

|Hand Tracking = Yes (Ultraleap integration available)

|Body Tracking = Via SteamVR trackers

|Rotational Tracking = Yes

|Positional Tracking = Yes

|Update Rate = 90Hz

|Tracking Volume = Room-scale (base station dependent)

|Play Space = Roomscale

|Latency = <20ms motion-to-photon

|Audio = Integrated headphones

|Microphone = Yes (integrated)

|Camera = 2× 12MP RGB cameras (stereo passthrough)

|Connectivity = DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C 3.0, proprietary cable

|Ports = Proprietary headset cable

|Wired Video = Yes (DisplayPort 1.4)

|Wireless Video = No

|WiFi = No

|Bluetooth = No

|Power = Powered by PC via cable

|Battery Capacity = N/A

|Battery Life = N/A (tethered)

|Charge Time = N/A

|Dimensions = Not specified

|Weight = ~594g

|Material = Premium plastics, aluminum

|Headstrap = Precision fit headband with counterweight

|Color = Black/Silver

|Sensors = Eye tracking cameras, IMU, proximity sensor

|Input = SteamVR controllers, enterprise controllers

|Compliance = FCC, CE

The '''Varjo XR-3''' is a professional-grade mixed reality [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Varjo]], announced in December 2020 and released in February 2021 at a price of $5,495 for hardware plus $1,495 annual subscription. Representing the pinnacle of enterprise XR technology at its release, the XR-3 features Varjo's revolutionary Bionic Display system combining micro-OLED focus displays with LCD peripheral displays to achieve human-eye resolution exceeding 70 pixels per degree in the foveal region—sharp enough to read cockpit instruments or fine print at arm's length. The XR-3's defining feature is its photorealistic video passthrough using dual 12MP cameras with LiDAR depth sensing, enabling true mixed reality where digital objects seamlessly blend with the real world at unprecedented fidelity. With integrated 200Hz eye tracking enabling foveated rendering, 115° horizontal field of view, and 90Hz refresh rate, the XR-3 targets the most demanding enterprise applications: flight simulation, automotive design, industrial training, and research where visual fidelity cannot be compromised.

=== Varjo Vision ===

=== First Generation ===

Previous products:

* VR-1 (2019) - VR-only

* XR-1 (2019) - Mixed reality

* Bionic Display introduction

* Enterprise validation

=== December 2020 Announcement ===

* LiDAR depth sensing

 

=== February 2021 Launch ===

 

 

=== Human-Eye Resolution ===

 

* Best of both technologies

 

* Real-time blending

 

=== Enterprise-Grade ===

 

 

Revolutionary approach:

* '''Focus Display''': 2880 × 2720 micro-OLED per eye

* '''Technology''': Optical combination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Clear edge-to-edge

 

* '''Range''': 59-71mm

 

 

* '''Frequency''': 200Hz

* '''Technology''': Integrated cameras

 

=== Research Applications ===

Scientific use:

* Gaze data collection

* Attention analysis

* Training assessment

* Behavioral research

== Mixed Reality System ==

=== 12MP Stereo Passthrough ===

Photorealistic quality:

* '''Resolution''': 12 megapixels per camera

* '''Stereo''': True depth perception

* '''Quality''': Photorealistic

* '''Latency''': Low-latency video

=== LiDAR Depth Sensing ===

Accurate depth:

* Real-time depth map

* Object occlusion

* Spatial accuracy

* AR registration

=== Mixed Reality Quality ===

Unprecedented fidelity:

* Real-world visible

* Digital integration

* Seamless blending

* Professional-grade

=== Use Cases ===

== Tracking System ==

=== SteamVR Tracking 2.0 ===

External tracking:

* Base stations required

* Sub-millimeter accuracy

* Large volume

* Professional reliability

=== 6DoF Precision ===

* Position tracking

* Rotation tracking

* High accuracy

* Low latency

=== Large Play Space ===

Scalable tracking:

* Room-scale default

* Expandable volume

* Multiple base stations

* Enterprise deployment

== Audio System ==

=== Integrated Headphones ===

Built-in audio:

* Over-ear design

* Spatial audio capable

* Good isolation

* Convenient

Alternative audio:

* External headphones

* Professional options

* User preference

== Physical Design ==

Professional build:

* High-quality materials

* Durable design

* Enterprise grade

=== Comfort System ===

* Counterweight design

* Adjustable fit

* Pressure distribution

* Professional use capable

Substantial device:

* ~594g

* Well-balanced

* Acceptable for use case

== Connectivity ==

=== Tethered Operation ===

PC connection:

* DisplayPort 1.4

* USB-C 3.0

* Power delivery

* Proprietary cable

=== PC Requirements ===

High-end system:

* NVIDIA RTX 2080 minimum

* RTX 3080 recommended

* USB 3.0 port

* DisplayPort 1.4

== Software Platform ==

=== Varjo Base ===

=== SteamVR Integration ===

 

 

 

* Cockpit legibility

* Instrument reading

* Realistic visuals

* Training fidelity

=== Automotive Design ===

Vehicle development:

* Full-scale review

* Design validation

* Detail assessment

* Collaborative review

=== Industrial Training ===

* Procedure training

* Safety simulation

* Skill development

* Assessment capable

=== Research ===

== Subscription Model ==

Pricing structure:

* $5,495 hardware purchase

* $1,495/year subscription

* Software updates included

* Support included

Included features:

* Software updates

* Technical support

* New features

* Enterprise tools

== Comparison with Competitors ==

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== Strengths and Limitations ==

=== Strengths ===

* Human-eye resolution (>70 PPD focus)

* LiDAR depth sensing

* Automatic IPD adjustment

* Enterprise support

=== Limitations ===

* Heavy (~594g)

* Tethered only

* High PC requirements

* Subscription required

== Technical Specifications Summary ==

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| Display || Bionic: micro-OLED focus + LCD peripheral

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== See Also ==

* [[Varjo]]

* [[Varjo XR-4]]

* [[Enterprise VR]]

* [[Mixed Reality]]

* [[Bionic Display]]

[[Category:AR Headsets]]