HTC Vive Focus Vision
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| HTC Vive Focus Vision | |
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| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual reality, Mixed reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | Standalone VR, PC VR |
| Platform | VIVE Wave, SteamVR, VIVEPORT |
| Creator | HTC |
| Developer | HTC |
| Manufacturer | HTC |
| Announcement Date | 18 September 2024 |
| Release Date | 18 October 2024 |
| Price | US$999 (launch price, headset); Business Edition US$1,649 (VIVE US store, September 2026) |
| Website | https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-focus-vision/ |
| Versions | VIVE Focus Vision, VIVE Focus Vision Business Edition |
| Requires | PC for PC VR mode; VIVE Wired Streaming Kit for DisplayPort mode |
| Predecessor | HTC Vive Focus 3 |
| System | |
| Operating System | Android-based |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 (first generation) |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Memory | 12 GB LPDDR5 |
| SD Card Slot | Yes (MicroSD, up to 2 TB) |
| Display | |
| Display | 2 x LCD (fast-switch) |
| Resolution | 2448 x 2448 per eye (4896 x 2448 combined) |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz; 120 Hz in DisplayPort mode (beta, added December 2024) |
| Image | |
| Field of View | Up to 120 degrees |
| Foveated Rendering | Eye-tracked (in supported apps) |
| Optics | |
| Optics | Fresnel lenses (dual-element) |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| IPD Range | 57-72 mm (automatic, motorized) |
| Passthrough | Full color, stereo (2 x 16 MP cameras) |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF inside-out (4 cameras) |
| Eye Tracking | Yes (binocular, 120 Hz gaze output, 0.5-1.1 degree accuracy within 20 degree FOV) |
| Face Tracking | Optional (Facial Tracker for VIVE Focus Series, sold separately) |
| Hand Tracking | Yes (26-point, infrared-illuminated) |
| Body Tracking | Optional (VIVE Ultimate Tracker, up to 5) |
| Tracking Volume | Up to 10 m x 10 m (inside-out) |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Dual-driver directional speakers x 2 |
| Microphone | Dual microphones with noise and echo cancellation |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes |
| Camera | 4 x tracking cameras, 2 x eye-tracking cameras, 2 x full-color passthrough cameras |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE |
| Ports | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C x 1; USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C with DisplayPort support x 1; 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Wired Video | Yes (DisplayPort mode via VIVE Wired Streaming Kit) |
| Wireless Video | Yes (VIVE Streaming over Wi-Fi) |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 6, 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE |
| Power | Removable, hot-swappable battery with built-in reserve battery |
| Battery Life | Up to 2 hours |
| Charge Time | Up to 50% in 30 minutes |
| Device | |
| Weight | 785 g (TechRadar measurement) |
| Material | Magnesium alloy frame |
| Headstrap | Rear dial adjustment with top strap |
| Sensors | G sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, depth sensor, infrared floodlight |
| Input | Controllers, hand tracking, eye tracking |
The HTC Vive Focus Vision (styled VIVE Focus Vision by HTC) is a virtual reality head-mounted display that works both as a standalone headset and as a PC VR headset. HTC announced it on 18 September 2024, opened pre-orders the same day, and put it on general sale on 18 October 2024 at US$999.[1][2][3] The headset is built on the HTC Vive Focus 3 and adds built-in eye tracking with automatic, motorized lens adjustment for interpupillary distance, stereo color passthrough for mixed reality, and a DisplayPort mode for uncompressed PC VR.[4][5]
HTC aims the Focus Vision at both PC VR gamers and business users, including location-based entertainment venues, industrial training and collaboration.[4] It uses the first-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chipset, the same chip as the Focus 3, with 12 GB of RAM and two 2448 x 2448 pixel LCD panels behind Fresnel lenses.[2][5] A Business Edition sold with HTC's two-year commercial warranty and device-management services is also available.[6]
Announcement and release
HTC announced the VIVE Focus Vision on 18 September 2024. Shen Ye, HTC VIVE's global head of product, said at launch: "VIVE Focus Vision gives you the best of both worlds, with outstanding standalone capabilities, and DisplayPort mode support for visually lossless PCVR experiences."[4] Road to VR reported a pre-order period from 18 September to 17 October 2024 and a price of US$1,000. Pre-orders included the VIVE Wired Streaming Kit, which Road to VR valued at US$150, and seven games.[2] HTC's blog announced general availability from vive.com and other retailers on 18 October 2024.[3]
In its review, TechRadar listed the headset at US$999 or £999, with the Wired Streaming Kit costing an extra US$149 or £159. The standard box contains the headset, battery, straps, two controllers, a 30 W power adapter, a charging cable and a lens-cleaning cloth; the Streaming Kit adds a DisplayPort-compatible cable and converter.[1]
| Edition | Storage | Warranty and services | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIVE Focus Vision | 128 GB + MicroSD | One-year limited consumer warranty[7] | US$999[1][8] |
| VIVE Focus Vision Business Edition | 128 GB + MicroSD[6] | Two years of VIVE Business Warranty & Services, including VIVE Business+ access[6] | US$1,649 (VIVE US store, September 2026)[9] |
Design and hardware
Display and optics
The headset has two LCD panels, each with 2448 x 2448 pixels (4896 x 2448 combined), and HTC gives the maximum field of view as up to 120 degrees.[10] Road to VR described the lenses as dual-element Fresnel lenses.[2] The standard refresh rate is 90 Hz.[7] Software version 7.0.999.228, released on 5 December 2024, added 120 Hz support in DisplayPort mode as a beta feature; it requires VIVE Hub 2.2.4b or later and a converter firmware update.[11]
Automatic IPD adjustment covers 57 to 72 mm. The headset measures the wearer's eyes with its eye-tracking system and moves the lenses into position with motors.[10][5] The facial interface fits glasses up to 150 mm wide.[7]
Processor, memory and storage
HTC's specification sheet lists a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor, 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB of storage, expandable by up to 2 TB with a MicroSD card.[10] Road to VR and BGR identified the chip as the first-generation XR2, and UploadVR noted that it is unchanged from the Vive Focus 3.[2][12][5] According to HTC, the redesigned cooling fan has 30% more air intake than the fan on the Vive Focus 3.[7]
Tracking and sensors
Four tracking cameras provide inside-out tracking with six degrees of freedom. The same cameras handle hand tracking, which HTC describes as illuminated hand tracking with 26-point precision; an infrared floodlight keeps hands trackable in low light.[7][4] The other listed sensors are a G sensor, a gyroscope, a proximity sensor and a depth sensor.[10] HTC's business page gives a play area of up to 10 m x 10 m for inside-out tracking.[6]
Two eye-tracking cameras give binocular gaze data at 120 Hz. HTC specifies an accuracy of 0.5 to 1.1 degrees within a 20 degree field of view and uses 5-point calibration.[10] Eye tracking can be used for foveated rendering in supported apps, and the Focus Vision is supported by both HTC SDKs, VIVE OpenXR and VIVE Wave.[7][13]
Passthrough and mixed reality
Two 16 MP color cameras produce stereoscopic passthrough, and a depth sensor is used for scene recognition.[4][2] Software 7.0.999.228 also introduced an Auto Boundary setup, in beta, that scans the room to define the play area.[11]
Battery and charging
The battery sits at the back of the head strap and can be removed and swapped. HTC rates it at up to 2 hours of use, with a charge of up to 50% in 30 minutes.[10][7] A built-in reserve battery keeps the headset running during a swap; HTC's product page gives 15 to 20 minutes of standby, while the specification sheet and the launch announcement say up to 20 minutes.[7][10][4] The controllers have rechargeable batteries rated at up to 15 hours.[10]
Audio and connectivity
The strap has two open-back, dual-driver directional speakers, plus dual microphones with noise and echo cancellation and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.[10][7] The headset has two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ports, one of which supports DisplayPort, along with Wi-Fi 6 and 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 with BLE.[10]
Build and comfort
The frame is made of reinforced magnesium alloy. The front and rear cushions attach magnetically and have cleanable PU leather trim, and a quick-release mechanism sits behind the battery case.[10][7] HTC does not publish a weight on its specification page. TechRadar measured 785 g, heavier than Meta Quest 3 (515 g) and lighter than the Valve Index (810 g).[1] UploadVR put the total at almost 800 g and said the weight is well distributed because the battery sits behind the rear padding.[5]
Accessories
The headset works with up to five VIVE Ultimate Trackers, connected through a wireless dongle, for full-body tracking. It also supports the Facial Tracker for VIVE Focus Series, sold separately.[7] HTC's developer documentation lists support for the Ultimate Tracker (in beta in VIVE OpenXR) and the VIVE Wrist Tracker.[13]
Software and features
Standalone and PC VR modes
In standalone mode the headset runs apps from the VIVEPORT store. For PC VR it uses VIVE Streaming, which connects to VIVEPORT and SteamVR libraries on a PC over Wi-Fi, USB-C or DisplayPort through the VIVE Hub software.[7] Wireless streaming runs over Wi-Fi 6E with H.264 or HEVC compression.[5]
DisplayPort mode needs the VIVE Wired Streaming Kit. UploadVR described it as a 5 m USB-C cable and an adapter box that connects to the PC's DisplayPort output, a USB-A port and mains power. HTC calls the resulting image "visually lossless".[5][7] The December 2024 update added auto-IPD adjustment, screenshots and screen recording in DisplayPort mode.[11] UploadVR noted that in PC VR titles that support dynamic foveated rendering through third-party tools such as OpenXR Toolkit, the eye tracking should allow higher image quality.[5]
Business features
The Business Edition includes access to VIVE Business+ device management and supports mobile device management platforms including Microsoft Intune, VMware AirWatch and ArborXR. HTC also offers a Location-Based Software Suite for multi-user, free-roam experiences.[6] Later software updates added kiosk mode refinements and a wheelchair enhancement for the tracking mode.[14][15]
Software updates
| Version | Release date | Notable changes |
|---|---|---|
| 7.0.999.228 | 5 December 2024 | 120 Hz in DisplayPort mode (beta); auto-IPD, screenshots and recording in DisplayPort mode; Auto Boundary setup (beta); eye-tracking and fan improvements[11] |
| 7.0.999.344 (FOTA 2.6) | 9 June 2025 | Improved wireless streaming performance; fixes for Wi-Fi reconnection and USB OTG power delivery; camera calibration and map refinement APIs[16] |
| 7.0.999.386 (FOTA 2.7) | 27 May 2026 | Wi-Fi TLS authentication setup through VIVE Business+; wheelchair enhancement for tracking mode; fix for DisplayPort-mode streaming connection issues; security patches[14] |
| 7.0.999.389 (FOTA 2.8) | 27 August 2026 | Improved head tracking stability, kiosk mode passcode handling and volume control output[15] |
Reception
In an October 2024 hands-on, UploadVR's David Heaney found the image in DisplayPort mode a noticeable step above a compressed Meta Quest 3 stream for sim racing and praised the detail in the center of the lens and the comfort. He criticized blur outside the lens center and glare on the Fresnel rings in dark scenes, and noted that the pre-release cable dropped frames during head rotation, which HTC said was fixed for the shipping version. He also pointed to the limited standalone app store.[5]
BGR's Christian de Looper gave the headset 7 out of 10. He praised its versatility as a standalone and PC headset, its lossless PC VR option and the hot-swappable battery, but criticized the Fresnel lenses, the LCD panels at this price, the older XR2 chip and the weight, and recommended the Quest 3 for buyers interested only in standalone use.[12] TechRadar's Hamish Hector gave it 3 out of 5. He liked the DisplayPort connection and the easy-to-clean padding but found it uncomfortable in long sessions and called the last-generation chipset disappointing.[1] Tom's Guide's Jason England gave it 3.5 out of 5, calling it a solid PC VR headset with fast tracking and a comfortable design, but found it hard to recommend beyond enthusiasts and professionals because of its XR2 chip, the chip used in the Meta Quest 2, and Fresnel lenses at US$999.[8]
| Publication | Reviewer | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGR | Christian de Looper | 14 November 2024 | 7/10[12] |
| TechRadar | Hamish Hector | 23 December 2024 | 3/5[1] |
| Tom's Guide | Jason England | 31 December 2024 | 3.5/5[8] |
Current status
As of September 2026 the headset is still sold, and HTC continues to release software for it; version 7.0.999.389 came out on 27 August 2026.[10][15] In March 2026, The Ghost Howls described the Focus Vision as the most recent VR headset HTC had announced, and reported that HTC was still issuing software updates aimed at location-based VR.[17]
See also
- HTC Vive
- HTC Vive Focus 3
- HTC Vive XR Elite
- HTC Vive Pro 2
- Meta Quest 3
- PICO 4 Ultra
- Eye tracking
- Standalone VR
- SteamVR
Gallery
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Manufacturer rendering of the interior of HTC Vive Focus Vision. -
Manufacturer rendering of the rear of HTC Vive Focus Vision.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Hamish Hector (2024-12-23). "HTC Vive Focus Vision review: I had high hopes for this hybrid VR headset, but it left me wanting more". TechRadar. https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/htc-vive-focus-vision-review. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Scott Hayden (2024-09-18). "Vive Focus Vision Announced with Mixed Reality & Eye-tracking, $1,000 Price & Pre-order Dates". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/htc-vive-focus-vision-specs-price-release-date-announcement/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "VIVE Focus Vision - Now Available For Purchase!". VIVE Blog. HTC. 2024-10-18. https://blog.vive.com/us/vive-focus-vision-now-available-for-purchase/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 "HTC VIVE Launches VIVE Focus Vision XR Headset for Enterprises and High-end Gaming". VIVE Newsroom. HTC. 2024-09-18. https://www.vive.com/us/newsroom/2024-09-18/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 David Heaney (2024-10-18). "Vive Focus Vision Hands-On: Lossless PC VR Through Fresnel Lenses". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/htc-vive-focus-vision-hands-on/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 "VIVE Focus Vision Business Edition". VIVE Business. HTC. https://business.vive.com/us/product/vive-focus-vision/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 "VIVE Focus Vision - New Standalone PC VR Headset for Gaming". VIVE. HTC. https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-focus-vision/overview/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Jason England (2024-12-31). "HTC Vive Focus Vision review". Tom's Guide. https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/htc-vive-focus-vision-review. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ "VIVE Focus Vision Business Edition". VIVE Store United States. HTC. https://shop-us.vive.com/products/21068055. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 10.00 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.05 10.06 10.07 10.08 10.09 10.10 10.11 "VIVE Focus Vision - Specs for the Standalone PC VR Headset". VIVE. HTC. https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-focus-vision/specs/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 "VIVE Focus Vision Software - 7.0.999.228". VIVE Release Notes. HTC. 2024-12-05. https://www.vive.com/release-notes/vive-focus-vision/vive-focus-vision-software-70999228/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Christian de Looper (2024-11-14). "HTC Vive Focus Vision Review: Versatile And Expensive". BGR. https://www.bgr.com/reviews/htc-vive-focus-vision-review-versatile-and-expensive/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Getting Started With Focus Vision, XR Elite and Focus 3". VIVE Developer Resources. HTC. https://developer.vive.com/resources/getting-started-with-xr-elite/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "VIVE Focus Vision Software - 7.0.999.386". VIVE Release Notes. HTC. 2026-05-27. https://www.vive.com/release-notes/vive-focus-vision/vive-focus-vision-software-70999386/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 "VIVE Focus Vision Software - 7.0.999.389". VIVE Release Notes. HTC. 2026-08-27. https://www.vive.com/release-notes/vive-focus-vision/vive-focus-vision-software-70999389/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ "VIVE Focus Vision Software - 7.0.999.344". VIVE Release Notes. HTC. 2025-06-09. https://www.vive.com/release-notes/vive-focus-vision/vive-focus-vision-software-70999344/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ Skarredghost (2026-03-09). "HTC reassures us it is still very active in the XR business". The Ghost Howls. https://skarredghost.com/2026/03/09/htc-vive-xr-business-2/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.