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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 = [[SteamVR]]
|Developer = [[DPVR]]
|Manufacturer = [[DPVR]]
|Release Date = 2023
|Release Date = 2023
|Price = $549
|Price = ~$450 USD
|Display = Single LCD binocular
|Website = https://www.dpvr.com/
|Resolution = 1832x1920 per-eye
|Display = LCD (single)
|Resolution = 1832x1920 per eye
|Refresh Rate = 120 Hz
|Refresh Rate = 120 Hz
|Field of View = 95° horizontal, 95° vertical, 115° diagonal
|Field of View = 116° diagonal / 94° horizontal
|Horizontal FoV = 95°
|Vertical FoV = 95°
|Diagonal FoV = 115°
|IPD Range = 54-74 mm software adjustable
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
|IPD = 54-72mm (hardware) / 50-80mm (software)
|Audio = Integrated speakers
|Connectivity = DisplayPort
|Weight = 285g (body only)
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'''DPVR E4''' is a [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2023.
The '''DPVR E4''' is a PC-tethered [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[DPVR]], released 2023 at approximately $450. An affordable PC VR headset featuring single LCD display at 1832x1920 per eye, 120 Hz refresh rate, 116° diagonal FOV, 4-camera inside-out tracking with 230° coverage, 90° flip-up visor design, DisplayPort connection for uncompressed video, and lightweight 285g body. Fully SteamVR compatible with access to 7,000+ VR games.


== Specifications ==
== History and Development ==
* '''Display:''' Single LCD binocular
 
* '''Resolution:''' 1832x1920 per-eye
DPVR, a Chinese VR company known for enterprise headsets, released the E4 in 2023 as an affordable PC VR option. Targeting enthusiasts seeking value over premium features, the E4 offers modern specifications including 120 Hz refresh rate and inside-out tracking at a competitive price point. The flip-up design and lightweight construction emphasize practicality for extended sessions.<ref name="dpvr">{{cite web |url=https://www.dpvr.com/en/dpvr-e4/ |title=DPVR E4 |publisher=DPVR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 120 Hz
 
* '''Field of View:''' 95° horizontal, 95° vertical, 115° diagonal
== Design and Hardware ==
* '''IPD Range:''' 54-74 mm software adjustable
 
* '''Price:''' $549
=== Display ===
 
Single LCD:
 
* '''1832x1920 per eye''' resolution
* '''Single LCD screen'''
* '''Fresnel lenses'''
* '''120 Hz''' refresh rate
* '''4K crystal-clear''' graphics
 
=== Field of View ===
 
* '''116° diagonal'''
* '''94° horizontal'''
* Wide viewing angle
 
=== Tracking ===
 
Inside-out system:
 
* '''6DoF tracking'''
* '''4 camera sensors'''
* '''230° ultra-wide coverage'''
* No external sensors
* Controllers included
 
=== IPD ===
 
Flexible adjustment:
 
* '''54-72mm hardware'''
* '''50-80mm software'''
* Wide range support
 
=== Design ===
 
Practical features:
 
* '''285g body weight'''
* Lighter than most Fresnel VR
* '''90° flip-up''' visor
* Easy reality switching
* Comfortable extended wear
 
=== Connectivity ===
 
* '''DisplayPort''' (not USB-C)
* No image compression
* Better clarity vs wireless
* Direct PC connection
 
== Controllers ==
 
6DoF controllers:
 
* Included with headset
* Inside-out tracked
* Standard button layout
* SteamVR compatible
 
== PC Requirements ==
 
* Intel i5 / AMD R5 or higher
* 8GB+ RAM
* NVIDIA GTX 1060+ (driver ≥416.81)
* Windows 10/11 64-bit
* DisplayPort 1.2+
* USB 3.0 Type-A
* 5GB+ C: drive space
 
== Technical Specifications ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || 1832x1920 LCD (single)
|-
| Refresh Rate || 120 Hz
|-
| FOV || 116° diagonal / 94° horizontal
|-
| Tracking || Inside-out (4 cameras)
|-
| Coverage || 230° tracking
|-
| IPD || 54-72mm (hw) / 50-80mm (sw)
|-
| Connection || DisplayPort
|-
| Weight || 285g
|-
| Price || ~$450
|}
 
== Reception ==
 
'''Praise:'''
* ~$450 affordable
* 120 Hz smooth
* Inside-out convenient
* No external sensors
* 230° tracking coverage
* 285g lightweight
* Flip-up design practical
* DisplayPort quality
* 7,000+ SteamVR games
 
'''Criticism:'''
* Single LCD (not dual)
* Fresnel lens god rays
* 1832x1920 mid-range resolution
* DisplayPort required (not USB-C)
* Lesser-known brand
* Support concerns
* Build quality questions
* Limited ecosystem features<ref name="pcgamer">{{cite web |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/dpvr-e4-vr-headset-review/ |title=DPVR E4 VR Headset Review |publisher=PC Gamer |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Virtual Reality]]
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[Pico Neo 3 Link]]
* [[VR Headset]]
* [[HP Reverb G2]]
* [[Valve Index]]
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:PC VR]]
[[Category:DPVR]]
[[Category:2023 in technology]]

Revision as of 18:09, 7 January 2026

DPVR E4
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-Mounted Display
Subtype PC VR
Platform SteamVR
Developer DPVR
Manufacturer DPVR
Release Date 2023
Price ~$450 USD
Website https://www.dpvr.com/
System
Storage
Display
Display LCD (single)
Resolution 1832x1920 per eye
Refresh Rate 120 Hz
Image
Field of View 116° diagonal / 94° horizontal
Optics
Ocularity Binocular
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
Audio
Audio Integrated speakers
Connectivity
Connectivity DisplayPort
Device
Weight 285g (body only)


The DPVR E4 is a PC-tethered virtual reality head-mounted display developed by DPVR, released 2023 at approximately $450. An affordable PC VR headset featuring single LCD display at 1832x1920 per eye, 120 Hz refresh rate, 116° diagonal FOV, 4-camera inside-out tracking with 230° coverage, 90° flip-up visor design, DisplayPort connection for uncompressed video, and lightweight 285g body. Fully SteamVR compatible with access to 7,000+ VR games.

History and Development

DPVR, a Chinese VR company known for enterprise headsets, released the E4 in 2023 as an affordable PC VR option. Targeting enthusiasts seeking value over premium features, the E4 offers modern specifications including 120 Hz refresh rate and inside-out tracking at a competitive price point. The flip-up design and lightweight construction emphasize practicality for extended sessions.[1]

Design and Hardware

Display

Single LCD:

  • 1832x1920 per eye resolution
  • Single LCD screen
  • Fresnel lenses
  • 120 Hz refresh rate
  • 4K crystal-clear graphics

Field of View

  • 116° diagonal
  • 94° horizontal
  • Wide viewing angle

Tracking

Inside-out system:

  • 6DoF tracking
  • 4 camera sensors
  • 230° ultra-wide coverage
  • No external sensors
  • Controllers included

IPD

Flexible adjustment:

  • 54-72mm hardware
  • 50-80mm software
  • Wide range support

Design

Practical features:

  • 285g body weight
  • Lighter than most Fresnel VR
  • 90° flip-up visor
  • Easy reality switching
  • Comfortable extended wear

Connectivity

  • DisplayPort (not USB-C)
  • No image compression
  • Better clarity vs wireless
  • Direct PC connection

Controllers

6DoF controllers:

  • Included with headset
  • Inside-out tracked
  • Standard button layout
  • SteamVR compatible

PC Requirements

  • Intel i5 / AMD R5 or higher
  • 8GB+ RAM
  • NVIDIA GTX 1060+ (driver ≥416.81)
  • Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • DisplayPort 1.2+
  • USB 3.0 Type-A
  • 5GB+ C: drive space

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Display 1832x1920 LCD (single)
Refresh Rate 120 Hz
FOV 116° diagonal / 94° horizontal
Tracking Inside-out (4 cameras)
Coverage 230° tracking
IPD 54-72mm (hw) / 50-80mm (sw)
Connection DisplayPort
Weight 285g
Price ~$450

Reception

Praise:

  • ~$450 affordable
  • 120 Hz smooth
  • Inside-out convenient
  • No external sensors
  • 230° tracking coverage
  • 285g lightweight
  • Flip-up design practical
  • DisplayPort quality
  • 7,000+ SteamVR games

Criticism:

  • Single LCD (not dual)
  • Fresnel lens god rays
  • 1832x1920 mid-range resolution
  • DisplayPort required (not USB-C)
  • Lesser-known brand
  • Support concerns
  • Build quality questions
  • Limited ecosystem features[2]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "DPVR E4". DPVR. https://www.dpvr.com/en/dpvr-e4/.
  2. ↑ "DPVR E4 VR Headset Review". PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/dpvr-e4-vr-headset-review/.
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