Vive Pro
| Vive Pro | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-Mounted Display |
| Subtype | PC VR |
| Platform | SteamVR, VIVEPORT |
| Developer | HTC |
| Manufacturer | HTC |
| Announcement Date | January 8, 2018 (CES) |
| Release Date | April 5, 2018 |
| Price | $799 USD (headset only) |
| Website | https://www.vive.com/ |
| Predecessor | Vive |
| Successor | Vive Pro 2 |
| System | |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | AMOLED (dual) |
| Resolution | 1440x1600 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 110° |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | SteamVR 1.0/2.0 (outside-in) |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Integrated Hi-Res headphones |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort, USB 3.0 |
| Device | |
The VIVE Pro is a PC virtual reality head-mounted display developed by HTC, announced at CES on January 8, 2018 and released April 5, 2018 at $799 (headset only). A professional-grade upgrade to the original Vive, featuring dual AMOLED displays at 1440x1600 per eye (78% resolution increase), integrated Hi-Res audio headphones with noise-canceling microphones, redesigned balanced head strap, two front-facing cameras, and compatibility with both SteamVR 1.0 and 2.0 tracking up to 10m x 10m room-scale.
History and Development
HTC unveiled the Vive Pro at CES 2018 as a professional-grade evolution of the original Vive. Pre-orders began March 19, 2018 with shipping starting April 5, 2018. Initially sold headset-only at $799 for existing Vive owners, a full kit followed later. The Vive Pro targeted enthusiasts and enterprise users requiring higher resolution and improved comfort. HTC simultaneously reduced the original Vive price from $599 to $499. The Vive Pro Eye (with eye tracking) and Vive Pro 2 followed as successors.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
78% resolution increase:
- 1440x1600 per eye resolution
- 2880x1600 combined
- Dual 3.5-inch AMOLED screens
- 90 Hz refresh rate
- 110° field of view
- 78% more pixels than original Vive
- Rich colors and contrast
- Reduced screen-door effect
Tracking
Dual compatibility:
- SteamVR 1.0 base stations
- SteamVR 2.0 base stations
- 6DoF tracking
- Outside-in tracking
- Up to 5m x 5m (2 SteamVR 1.0)
- Up to 10m x 10m (4 SteamVR 2.0)
- Existing Vive users can upgrade
Audio
Hi-Res certified:
- Integrated Hi-Res headphones
- Built-in amplifier
- Dual microphones
- Noise cancellation
- Improved audio quality
- No separate headphones needed
Cameras
- 2 front-facing cameras
- Passthrough view
- Mixed reality potential
Build
Redesigned comfort:
- Balanced head strap
- Even weight distribution
- Easy adjustment
- Fits over glasses
- Lighter form factor
- Blue and black color scheme
Connectivity
- DisplayPort
- USB 3.0
- Link box included
Configurations
| Configuration | Contents | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Headset Only | Vive Pro HMD, link box, cables | $799 |
| Full Kit | HMD + base stations + controllers | Higher |
PC Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290
Recommended
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070/Quadro P5000+ / AMD Vega 56+
- For best experience
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 1440x1600 AMOLED x2 |
| Combined | 2880x1600 |
| Resolution vs Vive | +78% |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| FOV | 110° |
| Tracking | SteamVR 1.0/2.0 |
| Room Scale | Up to 10m x 10m |
| Audio | Hi-Res integrated |
| Cameras | 2 front-facing |
| Price | $799 (HMD) |
Reception
Praise:
- 1440x1600 significant upgrade
- 78% more pixels than Vive
- Hi-Res integrated audio
- Noise-canceling microphones
- Balanced head strap comfortable
- SteamVR 1.0/2.0 compatible
- Upgrade path for Vive owners
- 10m x 10m room-scale
- Dual cameras useful
- Professional quality build
Criticism:
- $799 headset-only expensive
- Base stations not included
- Controllers not included
- Same 90Hz as original
- Same 110° FOV as original
- AMOLED screen-door visible
- Heavy vs competitors
- Enterprise pricing
- LCD alternatives sharper[2]