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|VR/AR = [[ | |VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]], [[Augmented Reality]], [[Mixed Reality]] | ||
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]] | |Type = [[Head-mounted display]] | ||
|Subtype = | |Subtype = Enterprise PC MR | ||
|Platform = [[ | |Platform = [[PC]] | ||
|Creator | |Creator = [[Varjo]] | ||
|Announced = 2020 | |||
|Release = 2020 | |||
| | |Price = $6,495 + $1,495/year subscription | ||
|Release | |||
|Price = $ | |||
|Website = https://varjo.com | |Website = https://varjo.com | ||
| | |OS = Windows | ||
| | |CPU = Host PC dependent | ||
| | |GPU = Host PC dependent (high-end required) | ||
|Storage = | |||
|RAM = | |||
|Display = Dual Bionic Display | |||
|Resolution = 2880 x 2720 per eye | |||
|Refresh = 90 Hz | |||
|Brightness = | |||
|Storage = | |PPD = 70+ PPD | ||
| | |FOV = 115° | ||
| | |Lenses = Non-Fresnel (crystal clear) | ||
|IPD = Automatic adjustment | |||
|Eye Tracking = Yes (200 Hz, <1° accuracy) | |||
|Hand Tracking = Yes (Ultraleap integrated) | |||
|Resolution = | |Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out beta), SteamVR | ||
|Refresh | |Spatial Mapping = Yes (LiDAR depth) | ||
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|Connectivity = DisplayPort, USB | |||
|Ports = DisplayPort, USB | |||
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|Sensors = 12MP passthrough cameras, LiDAR | |||
|Input = SteamVR controllers, hand tracking | |||
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|Eye Tracking = Yes ( | |||
|Hand Tracking = Yes (Ultraleap | |||
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The '''Varjo XR-3''' is a professional-grade [[mixed reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Varjo]], a Finnish company specializing in human-eye resolution XR headsets. Released in 2020, the XR-3 delivers over 70 pixels per degree (PPD) with a 115-degree field of view, photorealistic color passthrough via 12-megapixel cameras, and LiDAR-powered depth sensing for real-time occlusion. The XR-3 targets enterprise applications including training, simulation, design visualization, and research, with deployment options for high-security environments.<ref name="varjo">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/products/varjo-xr-3|title=Varjo XR-3 - The First True Mixed Reality Headset|publisher=Varjo}}</ref> | |||
The XR-3 | |||
== History and Development == | |||
== | === Varjo Background === | ||
Varjo (Finnish for "shadow") was founded with the mission to create professional VR/XR headsets with human-eye resolution, targeting enterprise and research applications. | |||
=== | === XR-3 Launch === | ||
The XR-3's | The XR-3 launched in 2020 as Varjo's flagship mixed reality headset, building on their previous VR and XR headsets with improved specifications and features. | ||
=== | === Market Position === | ||
Priced at $6,495 plus annual subscription, the XR-3 targets professional applications requiring the highest fidelity VR and AR experiences. | |||
=== | == Design and Hardware == | ||
== | === Bionic Display System === | ||
Varjo's proprietary Bionic Display technology: | |||
* '''Resolution:''' 2880 x 2720 per eye | |||
* '''Pixel Density:''' Over 70 PPD (pixels per degree) | |||
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 90 Hz | |||
* '''Color Gamut:''' 99% sRGB, 93% DCI-P3 | |||
=== | === Field of View === | ||
115-degree field of view—the widest in Varjo's lineup at launch. | |||
=== | === Optical System === | ||
* Non-Fresnel lenses for crystal-clear optics | |||
* | * No Fresnel artifacts or god rays | ||
* | * Ultra-wide, distortion-free viewing | ||
* | |||
=== | === IPD === | ||
Automatic IPD adjustment. | |||
== | == Mixed Reality Capabilities == | ||
=== | === Video Passthrough === | ||
* '''Cameras:''' 12-megapixel stereo | |||
* ''' | * '''Latency:''' Less than 20 ms | ||
* ''' | * '''Quality:''' Photorealistic, true-to-life | ||
* ''' | |||
=== | === Depth Sensing === | ||
* ''' | * '''Technology:''' LiDAR | ||
* '''Features:''' Pixel-perfect real-time occlusion | |||
* ''' | * '''Applications:''' 3D world reconstruction | ||
* ''' | |||
=== | === Mode Switching === | ||
Effortlessly switch between: | |||
* | * XR (Mixed Reality) | ||
* | * AR (Augmented Reality) | ||
* | * VR (Virtual Reality) | ||
== | == Eye Tracking == | ||
== | === Specifications === | ||
* '''Frequency:''' 200 Hz | |||
* '''Accuracy:''' Less than 1 degree | |||
* '''Technology:''' Integrated eye tracking | |||
* '''Capability:''' World-leading accuracy | |||
=== | === Applications === | ||
* Foveated rendering | |||
* | * Gaze-based interaction | ||
* | * User research and analytics | ||
* | * Attention tracking | ||
* | |||
== Hand Tracking == | |||
Integrated Ultraleap hand tracking for natural controller-free interaction. | |||
== Tracking == | |||
=== | === Inside-Out Tracking === | ||
Beta inside-out tracking for deployment without external base stations. | |||
=== SteamVR Tracking === | |||
Full compatibility with SteamVR base stations for maximum precision. | |||
== | == Enterprise Features == | ||
=== | === Security === | ||
* No automatic or forced downloads | |||
* | * No personal data collection | ||
* | * No data transmission from devices | ||
* | * RF transmitter removal option for secure settings | ||
* | |||
=== | === Deployment === | ||
Suitable for highest-security environments including: | |||
* Defense applications | |||
* | * Secure research facilities | ||
* | * Classified training programs | ||
* | |||
=== | == Comfort == | ||
== | === Headband === | ||
3-point precision fit headband for all head shapes and sizes. | |||
=== | === Cooling === | ||
Active cooling system for extended use. | |||
=== | === Glasses Compatibility === | ||
Can be worn comfortably with prescription glasses. | |||
=== | == Software Compatibility == | ||
* Unity | |||
* Unreal Engine | |||
* OpenXR 1.0 | |||
* Autodesk VRED | |||
* PREPAR3D | |||
* VBS Blue IG | |||
=== | == Specifications == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Specification !! Details | |||
|- | |||
| Display || Bionic Display (2880 x 2720 per eye) | |||
|- | |||
| Pixel Density || 70+ PPD | |||
|- | |||
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz | |||
|- | |||
| Field of View || 115° | |||
|- | |||
| Color Gamut || 99% sRGB, 93% DCI-P3 | |||
|- | |||
| Eye Tracking || 200 Hz (<1° accuracy) | |||
|- | |||
| Hand Tracking || Ultraleap integrated | |||
|- | |||
| Passthrough || 12MP stereo (<20ms latency) | |||
|- | |||
| Depth Sensing || LiDAR | |||
|- | |||
| Tracking || 6DoF (inside-out/SteamVR) | |||
|- | |||
| Price || $6,495 + $1,495/year | |||
|} | |||
== Product Line == | |||
Varjo has released successor models: | |||
* [[Varjo XR-4]] | |||
* | * [[Varjo XR-4 Focal Edition]] | ||
* | |||
== | == See Also == | ||
* [[Varjo]] | |||
* [[Varjo XR-1]] | |||
* | * [[Varjo VR-3]] | ||
* | * [[Enterprise VR]] | ||
* [[Varjo | |||
* | |||
* [[Mixed reality]] | * [[Mixed reality]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Eye tracking]] | ||
== References == | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Devices]] | [[Category:Devices]] | ||
[[Category:VR Headsets]] | [[Category:VR Headsets]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:AR Headsets]] | ||
[[Category:Mixed reality]] | |||
[[Category:Mixed | |||
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]] | [[Category:Head-mounted displays]] | ||
[[Category:PC VR]] | |||
[[Category:Enterprise VR]] | |||
[[Category:Eye tracking]] | |||
[[Category:Hand tracking]] | |||
[[Category:Varjo]] | |||
[[Category:2020s VR]] | |||
Revision as of 22:16, 7 January 2026
| Varjo XR-3 | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | Enterprise PC MR |
| Platform | PC |
| Creator | Varjo |
| Price | $6,495 + $1,495/year subscription |
| Website | https://varjo.com |
| System | |
| CPU | Host PC dependent |
| GPU | Host PC dependent (high-end required) |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | Dual Bionic Display |
| Resolution | 2880 x 2720 per eye |
| Image | |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (inside-out beta), SteamVR |
| Eye Tracking | Yes (200 Hz, <1° accuracy) |
| Hand Tracking | Yes (Ultraleap integrated) |
| Audio | |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort, USB |
| Ports | DisplayPort, USB |
| Device | |
| Sensors | 12MP passthrough cameras, LiDAR |
| Input | SteamVR controllers, hand tracking |
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The Varjo XR-3 is a professional-grade mixed reality head-mounted display developed by Varjo, a Finnish company specializing in human-eye resolution XR headsets. Released in 2020, the XR-3 delivers over 70 pixels per degree (PPD) with a 115-degree field of view, photorealistic color passthrough via 12-megapixel cameras, and LiDAR-powered depth sensing for real-time occlusion. The XR-3 targets enterprise applications including training, simulation, design visualization, and research, with deployment options for high-security environments.[1]
History and Development
Varjo Background
Varjo (Finnish for "shadow") was founded with the mission to create professional VR/XR headsets with human-eye resolution, targeting enterprise and research applications.
XR-3 Launch
The XR-3 launched in 2020 as Varjo's flagship mixed reality headset, building on their previous VR and XR headsets with improved specifications and features.
Market Position
Priced at $6,495 plus annual subscription, the XR-3 targets professional applications requiring the highest fidelity VR and AR experiences.
Design and Hardware
Bionic Display System
Varjo's proprietary Bionic Display technology:
- Resolution: 2880 x 2720 per eye
- Pixel Density: Over 70 PPD (pixels per degree)
- Refresh Rate: 90 Hz
- Color Gamut: 99% sRGB, 93% DCI-P3
Field of View
115-degree field of view—the widest in Varjo's lineup at launch.
Optical System
- Non-Fresnel lenses for crystal-clear optics
- No Fresnel artifacts or god rays
- Ultra-wide, distortion-free viewing
IPD
Automatic IPD adjustment.
Mixed Reality Capabilities
Video Passthrough
- Cameras: 12-megapixel stereo
- Latency: Less than 20 ms
- Quality: Photorealistic, true-to-life
Depth Sensing
- Technology: LiDAR
- Features: Pixel-perfect real-time occlusion
- Applications: 3D world reconstruction
Mode Switching
Effortlessly switch between:
- XR (Mixed Reality)
- AR (Augmented Reality)
- VR (Virtual Reality)
Eye Tracking
Specifications
- Frequency: 200 Hz
- Accuracy: Less than 1 degree
- Technology: Integrated eye tracking
- Capability: World-leading accuracy
Applications
- Foveated rendering
- Gaze-based interaction
- User research and analytics
- Attention tracking
Hand Tracking
Integrated Ultraleap hand tracking for natural controller-free interaction.
Tracking
Inside-Out Tracking
Beta inside-out tracking for deployment without external base stations.
SteamVR Tracking
Full compatibility with SteamVR base stations for maximum precision.
Enterprise Features
Security
- No automatic or forced downloads
- No personal data collection
- No data transmission from devices
- RF transmitter removal option for secure settings
Deployment
Suitable for highest-security environments including:
- Defense applications
- Secure research facilities
- Classified training programs
Comfort
Headband
3-point precision fit headband for all head shapes and sizes.
Cooling
Active cooling system for extended use.
Glasses Compatibility
Can be worn comfortably with prescription glasses.
Software Compatibility
- Unity
- Unreal Engine
- OpenXR 1.0
- Autodesk VRED
- PREPAR3D
- VBS Blue IG
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | Bionic Display (2880 x 2720 per eye) |
| Pixel Density | 70+ PPD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Field of View | 115° |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 93% DCI-P3 |
| Eye Tracking | 200 Hz (<1° accuracy) |
| Hand Tracking | Ultraleap integrated |
| Passthrough | 12MP stereo (<20ms latency) |
| Depth Sensing | LiDAR |
| Tracking | 6DoF (inside-out/SteamVR) |
| Price | $6,495 + $1,495/year |
Product Line
Varjo has released successor models: