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HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype PC VR (Windows MR)
Platform Windows Mixed Reality, SteamVR
Creator HP
Price $329 (Developer) / $449 (Consumer)
Website https://www.hp.com
System
CPU Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7+ (rec)
GPU NVIDIA GTX 980 / AMD RX 480+ (rec)
Storage
Display
Display 2 x LCD
Resolution 2880 x 1440 (1440 x 1440 per eye)
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (inside-out, 2 cameras)
Audio
Connectivity
Connectivity HDMI, USB 3.0
Ports HDMI, USB
Device
Sensors IMU, 2x 180° IR cameras
Input Windows MR Controllers (optional)


The HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset is a Windows Mixed Reality head-mounted display developed by HP. Released in October 2017 as part of Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality platform launch, the HP headset features dual LCD displays at 1440 x 1440 per eye resolution, 90 Hz refresh rate, and 95-degree field of view. The headset uses HoloLens-derived inside-out tracking technology with two 180-degree infrared cameras, eliminating the need for external sensors.[1]

History and Development

Developer Edition

HP released a Developer Edition in August 2017 at $329 for early access.

Consumer Launch

The consumer version launched in October 2017 alongside Windows 10 Fall Creators Update at $449.

HoloLens Technology

Uses inside-out tracking technology derived from Microsoft HoloLens.

Design and Hardware

Display System

  • Resolution: 1440 x 1440 per eye (2880 x 1440 total)
  • Refresh Rate: 90 Hz
  • Display Type: LCD
  • Field of View: 95 degrees

Headband Design

  • Double-padded headband
  • Adjustment knob for grip
  • Increased nose space
  • Enhanced head strap padding

Flip-Up Visor

Hinged visor design allows flipping screen up to see real world without removing headset.

Tracking

Inside-Out System

  • 2x 180-degree infrared cameras
  • 6 degrees of freedom
  • No external sensors required
  • HoloLens spatial tracking technology

Room Recognition

Cameras identify distinct objects as reference points for tracking.

Controllers

Windows MR Controllers

  • Sold separately or bundled
  • 6DoF tracking
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Haptic feedback

System Requirements

Recommended

Component Desktop Notebook
GPU NVIDIA GTX 980 / AMD RX 480 NVIDIA GTX 965M / AMD RX 480M
CPU Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 1700 Intel i7 / AMD equivalent
RAM 16 GB+ 16 GB+

Editions

Developer Edition

  • Released August 2017
  • $329
  • Early access for developers

Consumer Edition

  • Released October 2017
  • $449
  • General availability

Professional Edition

  • Enterprise-focused version
  • Commercial warranty

Specifications

Specification Details
Display 2 x LCD
Resolution 1440 x 1440 per eye
Total Resolution 2880 x 1440
Refresh Rate 90 Hz
Field of View 95°
Tracking Inside-out (2x 180° cameras)
Visor Flip-up hinged design
Connection HDMI + USB 3.0
Price $329 (Dev) / $449 (Consumer)

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset Review". Tom's Hardware. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/hp-windows-mixed-reality-headset,5665.html.
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