DPVR E4
The DPVR E4 is a PC VR head-mounted display developed by DPVR, a Chinese VR hardware manufacturer. The E4 features 1834 x 1920 resolution per eye on a single LCD panel with refresh rates up to 120 Hz, 116-degree diagonal field of view, inside-out tracking with 4 cameras, and a flip-up design. Weighing just 285 grams without the headstrap, the E4 targets affordable PC VR gaming with compatibility for over 7,000 SteamVR titles. The E4 Black edition adds a turbo cooling system for extended gaming sessions.[1]
| DPVR E4 | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | PC VR |
| Platform | PC, SteamVR |
| Creator | DPVR |
| Price | ~$350 |
| Website | https://www.dpvr.com |
| System | |
| CPU | Host PC dependent |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1060+ (min) |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | LCD |
| Resolution | 3664 x 1920 (1834 x 1920 per eye) |
| Image | |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras) |
| Audio | |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort 1.4, USB 3.0 |
| Ports | DisplayPort, USB |
| Device | |
| Weight | 285g (without strap) |
| Sensors | 4 tracking cameras, IMU |
| Input | 6DoF controllers |
History and Development
2023 Release
DPVR released the E4 as an affordable PC VR option.
E4 Black Edition
Enhanced version with turbo cooling system added for thermal management.
Design and Hardware
Display System
- Display Type: LCD (single panel)
- Resolution: 1834 x 1920 per eye (3664 x 1920 total)
- Refresh Rate: 72 Hz, 90 Hz, 120 Hz (adjustable)
Field of View
- Diagonal: 116 degrees
- Horizontal: 94 degrees
IPD Adjustment
- Software: 54-72mm
- Plugin Extended: 50-80mm
Optics
Fresnel lenses.
Flip-Up Design
Visor can flip up for quick real-world view.
Lightweight
- Weight: 285g (headset only)
- Comfortable for extended sessions
Tracking
Inside-Out Tracking
- 4 tracking cameras
- 6 degrees of freedom
- No base stations required
- 360-degree unrestricted movement
Controllers
6DoF Controllers
- Design similar to Meta Quest 2
- Good SteamVR compatibility
- AA battery powered
- 6+ hours battery life
Connectivity
Included Cable
- 6-meter DisplayPort 1.4 cable
- Long range for room-scale
Requirements
- DisplayPort 1.2+
- USB 3.0 Type A
- 5 GB disk space
System Requirements
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel i5 / AMD R5 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1060 |
| OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
E4 Black Edition
Turbo Cooling
- Active cooling system
- 20°C lower core temperature
- Extended gaming session support
Reinforced Cable
Improved durability for cable.
Platform Compatibility
SteamVR
- 7,000+ compatible games
- Full SteamVR support
- Wide title library
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Resolution | 1834 x 1920 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 72/90/120 Hz |
| Diagonal FOV | 116° |
| Horizontal FOV | 94° |
| Tracking | Inside-out (4 cameras) |
| IPD | 54-72mm (80mm extended) |
| Cable | 6m DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Weight | 285g |
| Price | ~$350 |