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The [[Varjo VR-2]] and '''VR-2 Pro''' are professional [[PC-Powered VR|PC-powered]] [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]]s developed by [[Varjo|Varjo Technologies]]. Announced on October 8, 2019, these second-generation headsets improved upon the [[Varjo VR-1]] with enhanced optics, full 90Hz refresh rate, and reduced pricing while maintaining the revolutionary Bionic Display technology.<ref | The [[Varjo VR-2]] and '''VR-2 Pro''' are professional [[PC-Powered VR|PC-powered]] [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]]s developed by [[Varjo|Varjo Technologies]]. Announced on October 8, 2019, these second-generation headsets improved upon the [[Varjo VR-1]] with enhanced optics, full 90Hz refresh rate, and reduced pricing while maintaining the revolutionary Bionic Display technology.<ref name="wikipedia-varjo" /> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Following the successful launch of the VR-1 in February 2019, [[Varjo]] rapidly developed its second-generation products based on customer feedback. The VR-2 series addressed key limitations of the original while expanding market reach through lower pricing and improved compatibility.<ref | Following the successful launch of the VR-1 in February 2019, [[Varjo]] rapidly developed its second-generation products based on customer feedback. The VR-2 series addressed key limitations of the original while expanding market reach through lower pricing and improved compatibility.<ref name="varjo-blog" /> | ||
The VR-2 series launched in two variants: | The VR-2 series launched in two variants: | ||
* '''VR-2''': Standard professional model at $4,995 | * '''VR-2''': Standard professional model at $4,995<ref name="vrbound" /> | ||
* '''VR-2 Pro''': Enhanced model with [[Ultraleap]] hand tracking at $5,995 | * '''VR-2 Pro''': Enhanced model with [[Ultraleap]] hand tracking at $5,995<ref name="vrbound" /> | ||
Both models required a $795 annual software subscription, representing a significant price reduction from the VR-1's $995 yearly fee. | Both models required a $795 annual software subscription, representing a significant price reduction from the VR-1's $995 yearly fee. | ||
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===Critical Response=== | ===Critical Response=== | ||
Professional reviews highlighted improvements while noting remaining limitations: | Professional reviews highlighted improvements while noting remaining limitations<ref name="vrlitic" />: | ||
'''Improvements over VR-1''': | '''Improvements over VR-1''': | ||