DPVR E4C
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| DPVR E4C | |
|---|---|
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| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | PC-Powered VR |
| Developer | DPVR |
| Manufacturer | DPVR |
| Announcement Date | 19 October 2023 |
| Release Date | 2023 |
| Price | US$398.00 (DPVR online store, September 2026) |
| Website | https://www.dpvr.com/en/dpvr-e4c/ |
| Predecessor | DPVR E3C |
| Display | |
| Display | Single LCD binocular (5.46-inch Fast LCD) |
| Resolution | 1832x1920 per-eye (3664 x 1920 panel) |
| Refresh Rate | 72/90 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 116° |
| Optics | |
| Optics | Fresnel lenses |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| IPD Range | 54-74 mm, adaptive (spec table); 53-73 mm (launch announcement) |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 3DoF (rotational only) |
| Audio | |
| Audio | 3.5 mm headphone jack; no built-in speakers |
| Microphone | None |
| Camera | None |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Single 6 m cable; DisplayPort 1.2 and USB 2.0 |
| Power | USB 2.0 |
| Device | |
| Dimensions | 192 x 281 x 124.5 mm |
| Weight | 465 g |
| Color | Black |
| Sensors | Gyroscope, accelerometer |
DPVR E4C is a virtual reality head-mounted display released in 2023. It is a tethered PC VR headset made by the Shanghai company DPVR for commercial venues such as VR arcades and theme parks, where it is used with motion seats, rides and simulators.[1] DPVR announced it on 19 October 2023 as the successor to its E3 arcade headsets.[1]
The E4C uses a single 3664 x 1920 Fast LCD panel, Fresnel lenses and a 116° field of view. It tracks head rotation only (three degrees of freedom), has no cameras and ships without controllers.[2] DPVR lists it under its enterprise range as a "PC-tethered 3DOF" headset.[3]
Announcement and release
DPVR introduced the E4C in a press release dated 19 October 2023, describing it as a headset "designed to empower arcade operators, enhancing affordability and profitability, while offering players an improved visual experience."[1] In the same release, DPVR vice president Derek Liu said the headset built on the company's E3 series, which he said had served for seven years, captured 90% of the market and had customers in more than 100 countries.[1]
DPVR exhibited the E4C alongside the older E3C arcade headset, the P1 Pro and P2 enterprise headsets and the consumer E4 at its booth at CES 2024 in Las Vegas.[4][5] Writing after the show, the arcade news site Arcade Heroes described the E4C as a visually upgraded replacement for DPVR's E3C, designed for arcade use but also available to consumers through DPVR's online shop.[6]
As of September 2026 the E4C is listed on DPVR's online store at US$398.00, in the enterprise "PC-tethered 3DOF" category together with the E3S.[3]
Design and hardware
The E4C is a separate product from the DPVR E4, a consumer PC VR headset that DPVR announced in November 2022 with a flip-up halo strap, a claimed 116° horizontal field of view and inside-out positional tracking from four cameras.[7] The E4C has no cameras and no controllers; it relies on a gyroscope and accelerometer for rotational tracking. It has no proximity sensor, speakers or microphone.[2]
The display is a 5.46-inch Fast LCD with a resolution of 3664 x 1920, 773 pixels per inch and refresh rates of 72 Hz and 90 Hz. DPVR gives the angular resolution as 21 pixels per degree.[2] In its launch announcement DPVR said the 90 Hz refresh rate reduces motion sickness, and that the Fresnel lenses were chosen for "ensuring clarity and minimal distortion".[1]
The headset has a halo-style head strap that flips up 90°, so a user can see the real world without removing it, and three-color indicator lights that show device status.[1][2] DPVR's specification table gives the interpupillary distance range as an adaptive 54-74 mm, while the October 2023 announcement gave 53-73 mm. The announcement also lists a head circumference range of 53-66 cm and says the headset suits users of all ages, including preschool children.[2][1] For hygiene in high-traffic venues the face cover is replaceable: a fabric snap-on cover is standard and a leather one is optional. The top strap is leather with hook-and-loop adjustment.[1][2]
A single 6-meter TPU cable carries DisplayPort 1.2 video and USB 2.0 data and power; DPVR says the cable comes from a "top-tier supplier" and is meant to reduce maintenance costs.[1][2] Audio is output through a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The headset is passively cooled, weighs 465 g and measures 192 x 281 x 124.5 mm; it comes in black.[2]
Upgrades listed by DPVR
DPVR's product page lists the E4C's upgrades over the previous model in the table below, but does not name that model in the list; it also lists the halo-style flip-up head strap as a comfort upgrade. The page says the E4C is compatible with E3C software and can directly replace an E3.[2]
| Feature | Previous model (per DPVR) | DPVR E4C |
|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2.5K | 4K |
| Refresh rate | 72 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Field of view | 110° | 116° |
| Video connection | HDMI | DisplayPort |
Source: DPVR E4C product page.[2]
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product type | PC VR, 3DoF |
| Display | Single LCD binocular; 5.46-inch Fast LCD |
| Resolution | 1832x1920 per-eye; 3664 x 1920 panel |
| Pixel density | 773 PPI; 21 PPD |
| Refresh rate | 72 Hz / 90 Hz |
| Field of view | 116° |
| Lenses | Fresnel |
| IPD range | 54-74 mm, adaptive (53-73 mm in the launch announcement) |
| Tracking sensors | Gyroscope, accelerometer |
| Cameras, controllers | None |
| Audio | 3.5 mm headphone jack; no speakers or microphone |
| Connection | One 6 m cable; DisplayPort 1.2 and USB 2.0 (data and power) |
| Cooling | Passive |
| Weight | 465 g |
| Dimensions | 192 x 281 x 124.5 mm |
| PC software | DPVR Assistant 3.0; SteamVR |
| Price | US$398.00 (DPVR online store, September 2026) |
Sources: DPVR E4C specification table and store listing; IPD figure in parentheses from the launch announcement.[2][3][1]
Software and features
The E4C connects to a PC and works with DPVR Assistant, DPVR's desktop software, which DPVR says makes setup simpler and gives access to SteamVR and other game libraries.[1] The specification table lists DPVR Assistant 3.0 on the PC, SteamVR as the game platform and a virtual desktop screen-mirroring function.[2]
Uses
DPVR designed the E4C for VR theme parks and names rotating chairs, shooting and flight simulations, VR motorcycles and racing games as intended uses. The company says the rotational-only design gives chain arcades a lower-cost option.[1] Arcade Heroes also mentioned VR roller coasters and sim rigs, and wrote that the E4C would be available for other arcade machines to swap in; it named Andamiro USA's SpongeBob VR Bubble Coaster as a machine that already supports more than one headset.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 "DPVR Releases E4C Targeting Arcades And Theme Parks". DPVR. DPVR. 2023-10-19. https://www.dpvr.com/en/dpvr-releases-e4c-targeting-arcades-and-theme-parks/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 "DPVR E4C". DPVR. DPVR. https://www.dpvr.com/en/dpvr-e4c/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DPVR E4C: Gaming PC VR Headset". DPVR Store. DPVR. https://www.dpvr.com/en/product/dpvr-e4c/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ "What To Expect From DPVR At CES 2024". DPVR. DPVR. 2024-01-02. https://www.dpvr.com/en/what-to-expect-from-dpvr-at-ces-2024/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ "DPVR Showcases Collaborative Solutions At CES Las Vegas 2024". DPVR. DPVR. 2024-01-12. https://www.dpvr.com/en/dpvr-showcases-collaborative-solutions-at-ces-las-vegas-2024/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Arcadian (2024-01-22). "DPVR Unveils New VR Headset Designed For Arcades At CES 2024". Arcade Heroes. https://arcadeheroes.com/2024/01/22/dpvr-arcades-ces-2024/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ David Heaney (2022-11-29). "DPVR E4 Is A $550 Lightweight SteamVR Headset Claiming Wider FoV". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/dpvr-e4-steamvr-headset/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.