HP Windows Mixed Reality

HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset VR1000
Basic Info
VR/AR	Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality
Type	Head-mounted display
Subtype	PC VR
Platform	Windows Mixed Reality
Creator	HP
Developer	HP, Microsoft
Manufacturer	HP
Announcement Date	2017
Release Date	October 2017
Price	$349 (with controllers)
Website	https://www.hp.com/
Versions	HP VR1000-100
Requires	Windows Mixed Reality compatible PC
Predecessor	None
Successor	HP Reverb G1
System
Operating System	Windows 10 (Windows Mixed Reality)
Chipset	N/A (PC-tethered)
CPU	N/A (host PC)
GPU	N/A (host PC)
Storage
Storage	N/A (host PC)
Memory	N/A (host PC)
SD Card Slot	No
Display
Display	Dual LCD
Subpixel Layout	RGB stripe
Peak Brightness	Not specified
Resolution	1440 × 1440 per eye (2880 × 1440 combined)
Pixel Density	~13 PPD
Refresh Rate	60Hz / 90Hz
Persistence	Low persistence
Image
Field of View	95°
Horizontal FoV	~95°
Vertical FoV	~95°
Average Pixel Density	~13 PPD
Peak Pixel Density	~13 PPD
Foveated Rendering	No
Optics
Optics	Fresnel lenses
Ocularity	Binocular
IPD Range	Fixed (software adjustment)
Adjustable Diopter	No (glasses compatible)
Passthrough	No
Tracking
Tracking	6DoF inside-out
Tracking Frequency	N/A
Base Stations	None required
Eye Tracking	No
Face Tracking	No
Hand Tracking	No
Body Tracking	No
Rotational Tracking	Yes
Positional Tracking	Yes
Update Rate	90Hz
Tracking Volume	Room-scale
Play Space	Roomscale
Latency	<20ms motion-to-photon
Audio
Audio	Via 3.5mm jack (no built-in)
Microphone	Yes (integrated)
3.5mm Audio Jack	Yes
Camera	2× tracking cameras
Connectivity
Connectivity	HDMI 1.4/2.0, USB 3.0
Ports	HDMI, USB 3.0, 3.5mm audio
Wired Video	Yes (HDMI)
Wireless Video	No
WiFi	No
Bluetooth	No
Power	Powered via USB
Battery Capacity	N/A
Battery Life	N/A (tethered)
Charge Time	N/A
Device
Dimensions	338.8mm × 127.8mm × 176mm
Weight	~830g
Material	Plastic
Headstrap	Adjustable headband
Haptics	Controller haptics
Color	Jet Black
Sensors	2× tracking cameras, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, proximity sensor
Input	Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers (2 included)
Compliance	FCC, CE

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The HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset (model VR1000) is a PC-powered virtual reality head-mounted display developed by HP for Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality platform, released in October 2017 at a price of $349 with motion controllers. As one of the original launch partners for Windows Mixed Reality, HP delivered an accessible entry point to PC VR with inside-out tracking, dual 1440 × 1440 LCD displays per eye, 90Hz refresh rate, and 95° field of view—all without requiring external sensors or a high-end gaming PC. The VR1000 featured hybrid refresh rate support (90Hz on HDMI 2.0, 60Hz on HDMI 1.4), enabling VR on mainstream PCs with integrated graphics for basic experiences while offering full performance on gaming systems. Though a first-generation Windows Mixed Reality headset with standard limitations like fixed IPD, the HP VR1000 established HP's presence in VR and paved the way for the more advanced Reverb series.

History and Development

Windows Mixed Reality Platform

Microsoft initiative:

October 2017 launch
Multiple OEM partners
Inside-out tracking standard
Accessible PC VR

HP Partnership

Enterprise focus:

Major PC manufacturer
Enterprise relationships
Commercial distribution
Business VR interest

October 2017 Launch

First wave:

Day-one availability
Competitive pricing
Complete bundle
Wide retail presence

Evolution to Reverb

Successor path:

Reverb G1 (2019)
Reverb G2 (2020)
Resolution improvements
Platform refinement

Design Philosophy

Accessible VR

Entry-level focus:

$349 bundle price
No external sensors
Easy setup
Mainstream PC compatible

Hybrid Refresh Rate

Flexible compatibility:

90Hz on gaming PCs
60Hz on mainstream PCs
Automatic switching
Wider PC support

Enterprise Ready

HP positioning:

Business deployment
Commercial support
Enterprise relationships
Professional focus

Display Technology

Dual LCD Displays

Standard WMR specification:

Resolution: 1440 × 1440 per eye
Combined: 2880 × 1440
Size: 2.89 inches per display
Type: LCD

Visual Quality

Good clarity:

Standard WMR resolution
RGB stripe subpixels
Adequate for VR
Text readable

Refresh Rate

Hybrid operation:

90Hz (HDMI 2.0, GTX 1060+ recommended)
60Hz (HDMI 1.4, integrated graphics)
Automatic selection
Wider compatibility

Field of View

95° FOV

Standard WMR specification:

Adequate coverage
Good immersion
Standard for platform
Competitive for price

Optical System

Fresnel Lenses

Standard optics:

Good clarity
Wide sweet spot
Some god rays
Standard quality

Fixed IPD

No physical adjustment:

Software IPD only
~63mm optimal
Wide accommodation via software
Simpler design

Tracking System

6DoF Inside-Out

WMR standard:

Dual front-facing cameras
No external sensors
Room-scale capable
Easy setup

Tracking Performance

Standard limitations:

Good front tracking
Limited side coverage
Behind-back gaps
WMR standard

Controllers

Windows Mixed Reality Controllers

Included bundle:

6DoF tracked
LED tracking rings
Thumbstick + touchpad
Trigger and buttons

Controller Features

Standard input:

Motion tracking
Haptic feedback
AA batteries
Standard WMR layout

Audio

3.5mm Audio Jack

External audio:

Headphone connection
No built-in speakers
User's headphones
Standard port

Integrated Microphone

Voice capture:

Built-in microphone
Communication capable
Voice commands
Recording

Physical Design

Form Factor

Standard WMR design:

Weight: ~830g
Dimensions: 338.8 × 127.8 × 176mm
Front-heavy
Standard headband

Adjustable Headband

Fit system:

Dial adjustment
Velcro strap
Glasses compatible
Standard comfort

Build Quality

Entry-level construction:

Plastic housing
Functional design
Adequate durability
Value-focused

Connectivity

Standard WMR Connection

PC requirements:

HDMI 1.4 (60Hz) or HDMI 2.0 (90Hz)
USB 3.0
Power via USB
Standard cables

PC Requirements

System needs:

Windows 10
Intel Core i5 or better (90Hz)
Integrated graphics possible (60Hz)
GTX 1060+ recommended

Software Platform

Windows Mixed Reality

Microsoft ecosystem:

Windows 10 integration
Mixed Reality Portal
Windows Store apps
System integration

SteamVR Support

Content access:

Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR
SteamVR library
Wide compatibility
Additional setup

Use Cases

Gaming

Entertainment:

PC VR gaming
SteamVR content
WMR titles
Casual VR

Enterprise

Business applications:

Training
Visualization
Design review
HP enterprise support

Education

Learning:

Educational VR
Virtual field trips
Science content
Classroom deployment

Comparison with Other WMR Headsets

Feature	HP VR1000	Lenovo Explorer	Dell Visor
Price	$349	$299	$449
Resolution	1440×1440/eye	1440×1440/eye	1440×1440/eye
Weight	~830g	~380g	~590g
Built-in Mic	Yes	No	No
Refresh Rate	60/90Hz	60/90Hz	60/90Hz
IPD Adjustment	No	No	No

Strengths and Limitations

Strengths

Affordable bundle price ($349)
Inside-out tracking (no sensors)
Hybrid refresh rate (60/90Hz)
Integrated microphone
SteamVR compatibility
HP enterprise support
Easy setup

Limitations

Heavy (~830g)
Fixed IPD (no adjustment)
No built-in audio
Standard WMR tracking limitations
60Hz on lower-end PCs
Superseded by Reverb series
Controller tracking behind user limited

Technical Specifications Summary

Specification	Details
Display	Dual LCD, 1440 × 1440 per eye
Total Resolution	2880 × 1440
Refresh Rate	60Hz / 90Hz
FOV	95°
Tracking	6DoF inside-out
Controllers	WMR Motion Controllers
Connection	HDMI 1.4/2.0, USB 3.0
Weight	~830g
Price	$349

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