Oculus Rift S
| Oculus Rift S | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-Mounted Display |
| Subtype | PC VR |
| Platform | Oculus, SteamVR |
| Developer | Oculus VR (Meta Platforms), Lenovo |
| Manufacturer | Lenovo |
| Release Date | May 2019 |
| Price | $399 USD (launch) / $299 (final) |
| Website | https://www.meta.com/ |
| Predecessor | Oculus Rift CV1 |
| Successor | Meta Quest 2 |
| System | |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | LCD |
| Resolution | 1280x1440 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 80 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 88° |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (inside-out, 5 cameras) |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Integrated speakers |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort 1.2 + USB 3.0 |
| Device | |
| Weight | ~500g |
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The Oculus Rift S is a PC virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Oculus VR (now Meta Platforms) in collaboration with Lenovo, released in May 2019 at $399. The Rift S featured Oculus Insight inside-out tracking eliminating external sensors, an improved 1280x1440 per eye resolution, halo headband design for better comfort, and second-generation Oculus Touch controllers. Designed as an accessible entry to PC VR, the Rift S was discontinued in April 2021 in favor of the standalone Meta Quest 2, which could also function as a PC VR headset via Oculus Link.
History and Development
Oculus announced the Rift S at GDC 2019 as a collaboration with Lenovo, leveraging their VR/AR expertise and feedback from the Lenovo Legion gaming community. The headset launched in May 2019 at the same $399 price as the original Rift CV1. Facebook discounted the Rift S to $299 in December 2020 and announced discontinuation in September 2020, with production ending in April 2021 as the company shifted focus to the standalone Quest platform.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
Improved LCD panel:
- 1280x1440 per eye resolution
- 2560x1440 total resolution
- LCD display
- 80 Hz refresh rate
- 88° field of view
- Higher resolution than Rift CV1
- Fast-switch LCD technology
Tracking
Oculus Insight system:
- 6DoF tracking
- 5 tracking cameras
- Inside-out tracking
- Oculus Insight technology
- No external sensors required
- Computer vision algorithms
- Real-time space mapping
- Maximized tracking volume
Passthrough+
- Passthrough+ feature
- View real world without removing headset
- Safety feature
- Guardian boundary system
IPD
- Software IPD adjustment
- No physical adjustment
- Optimal range: 61.5-65.5mm
- Limited for extreme IPDs
Audio
- Integrated speakers
- Same system as Quest and Go
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Personal audio option
Build
Halo headband design:
- ~500g weight
- Halo headband
- Better weight distribution
- Improved light blocking
- Rear adjustment knob
- Top strap for security
- Lenovo-designed comfort
- Release button under right side
Controllers
- Oculus Touch Gen 2
- Same as original Quest
- Ergonomic design
- Thumbstick
- Two buttons per controller
- Two triggers per controller
- System menu button
- Haptic feedback
- Inside-out tracked
Connectivity
- DisplayPort 1.2
- USB 3.0
- Mini DisplayPort adapter included
- Windows 10 required
PC Requirements
Minimum Specifications
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti / AMD RX 470
- CPU: Intel i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- RAM: 8 GB+
- Video: DisplayPort 1.2
- USB: 1x USB 3.0
- OS: Windows 10
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 1280x1440 per eye LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 80 Hz |
| FOV | 88° |
| Tracking | 6DoF (5 cameras, inside-out) |
| IPD | Software only |
| Audio | Integrated + 3.5mm jack |
| Controllers | Touch Gen 2 |
| Connection | DP 1.2 + USB 3.0 |
| Weight | ~500g |
| Price | $399 / $299 |
Reception
Praise:
- Inside-out tracking no sensors
- Easy setup
- $399 accessible price
- Improved resolution over CV1
- Halo headband comfortable
- Touch controllers excellent
- Passthrough+ safety feature
- Lenovo build quality
- SteamVR compatible
- Lower PC requirements
Criticism:
- 80Hz vs 90Hz CV1
- 88° FOV narrower
- No physical IPD adjustment
- LCD vs OLED (original)
- Software IPD limited range
- Discontinued after 2 years
- Audio downgrade from CV1
- No audio strap option
- Quest 2 replaced it[2]