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|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Subtype = [[PC VR]]
|Platform = [[Windows Mixed Reality]], [[SteamVR]]
|Developer = [[Acer]]
|Manufacturer = [[Acer]]
|Release Date = 2017
|Release Date = 2017
|Price = $399 (discontinued)
|Price = $399 USD (with controllers)
|Display = Single LCD binocular
|Website = https://www.acer.com/
|Resolution = 1440x1440 per-eye
|Model = AH101-D8EY
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz
|Display = LCD (dual)
|Field of View = 97° horizontal, 96° vertical
|Resolution = 1440x1440 per eye
|Horizontal FoV = 97°
|Combined Resolution = 2880x1440
|Vertical FoV = 96°
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz (60 Hz on integrated graphics)
|Diagonal FoV =
|Field of View = 100°
|IPD Range = 60-63 mm software adjustable (manual)
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 2 cameras)
|Sensors = Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer
|Audio = 3.5mm jack
|Connectivity = HDMI 2.0/1.4, USB 3.0
|Cable Length = 13 feet
|Weight = 170g (6 oz)
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'''Acer AH101''' is a [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2017.
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.


== Specifications ==
== History and Development ==
* '''Display:''' Single LCD binocular
 
* '''Resolution:''' 1440x1440 per-eye
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>
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 90 Hz
 
* '''Field of View:''' 97° horizontal, 96° vertical
== Design and Hardware ==
* '''IPD Range:''' 60-63 mm software adjustable (manual)
 
* '''Price:''' $399 (discontinued)
=== Display ===
 
Higher resolution than competitors:
 
* '''1440x1440 per eye''' resolution
* '''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 system:
 
* '''6DoF tracking'''
* '''Inside-out tracking'''
* '''2 B+W VGA cameras'''
* '''Gyroscope'''
* '''Accelerometer'''
* '''Magnetometer'''
* No external sensors
* 6DoF controllers included
 
=== Flip-Up Visor ===
 
* '''Flip-up design'''
* Large hinge mechanism
* Snaps up satisfyingly
* Quick reality access
 
=== Build ===
 
Ultra-lightweight design:
 
* '''170g weight''' (6 oz)
* Much lighter than Rift/Vive
* '''7.3 x 1.4-4.7 x 1 inches'''
* Compact design
* Comfortable fit
 
=== Cable ===
 
* '''13 feet cable length'''
* '''HDMI''' connector
* '''USB 3.0''' connector
* Y-cable design
 
=== Controllers ===
 
WMR motion controllers:
 
* '''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 ==
 
=== Minimum ===
* '''CPU''': Intel Core i5 / AMD FX 8350
* '''GPU''': NVIDIA GTX 965M / AMD RX 460M (discrete for 90 Hz)
* '''RAM''': 8 GB
* '''OS''': Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
 
== Technical Specifications ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || 1440x1440 LCD x2
|-
| Combined || 2880x1440
|-
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz / 60 Hz
|-
| FOV || 100°
|-
| Tracking || Inside-out (2 cameras)
|-
| Cable || 13 feet
|-
| Weight || 170g
|-
| Interface || HDMI + USB 3.0
|-
| 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 ==
* [[Virtual Reality]]
* [[Lenovo Explorer]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[Dell Visor]]
* [[VR Headset]]
* [[HP Reverb]]
* [[Samsung Odyssey+]]
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:PC VR]]
[[Category:Windows Mixed Reality]]
[[Category:Acer]]
[[Category:2017 in technology]]
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