Lenovo Explorer
| Lenovo Explorer | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | PC VR (Windows MR) |
| Platform | Windows Mixed Reality, SteamVR |
| Creator | Lenovo |
| Price | $349 (headset) / $449 (with controllers) |
| Website | https://www.lenovo.com |
| System | |
| CPU | Intel Core i5 7th Gen+ (rec) |
| GPU | Intel integrated / NVIDIA GTX 960+ (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 1.4, USB 3.0 |
| Ports | HDMI, USB |
| Device | |
| Weight | 380g |
| Sensors | IMU, tracking cameras |
| Input | Windows MR Controllers (optional) |
The Lenovo Explorer is a Windows Mixed Reality head-mounted display developed by Lenovo. Announced at IFA 2017 and released in October 2017, the Lenovo Explorer features dual LCD displays at 1440 x 1440 per eye resolution, 90 Hz refresh rate, and weighs just 380g—nearly 100g lighter than the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive of its era. The headset works with Intel integrated graphics, making VR accessible to a wider range of PCs.[1]
History and Development
IFA 2017 Announcement
Lenovo announced the Explorer at IFA 2017 in Berlin as part of Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality initiative.
October 2017 Release
The Explorer launched alongside Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
Accessibility Focus
Designed to run on laptops and desktops with Intel integrated graphics, lowering the barrier to VR entry.
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: 110 degrees
Lightweight Design
- Weight: 380g
- One of the lightest VR headsets of its generation
- Nearly 100g lighter than Oculus Rift/HTC Vive
Comfort
- Adjustable headband
- Padded face cushion
- Balanced weight distribution
Tracking
Inside-Out Tracking
- Dual front-facing cameras
- 6 degrees of freedom
- No external sensors required
Simplified Setup
Plug-and-play experience with no room-scale sensor setup.
Controllers
Mixed Reality Motion Controllers
- 6DoF tracking
- Direction pad and analog stick
- Windows key and menu button
- Rear trigger and bumper button
- AA battery powered
- Bluetooth connection
System Requirements
Minimum (Integrated Graphics)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5 7th Gen |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 10 Fall Creators Update |
Recommended (Discrete GPU)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD RX 460 |
| RAM | 16 GB |
Connectivity
- Video: HDMI 1.4
- Data: USB 3.0
- Audio: 3.5mm jack
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 | 110° |
| Tracking | Inside-out (2 cameras) |
| Weight | 380g |
| Connection | HDMI 1.4 + USB 3.0 |
| Price | $349 / $449 (with controllers) |