Announced on September 18, 2024, on sale from October 17, 2024 at $999 (consumer) / $1,299 (Business Edition). An updated Focus 3 with an emphasis on PC VR: two LCDs at 2448×2448, 90 Hz (120 Hz in DisplayPort mode), 120°, a Snapdragon XR2, 12 GB of RAM, 128 GB plus microSD, built-in eye tracking (automatic IPD, foveated rendering), stereo color passthrough at 16 MP with a depth sensor, 2 IR illuminators for tracking hands and controllers in the dark, a hot-swappable battery, and no IR face-sensing camera (the Facial Tracker is sold separately). DisplayPort mode runs through the Vive DisplayPort cable ($149) for an uncompressed picture from the PC without Wi-Fi, as on the Pro 2; Vive Streaming over Wi-Fi 6E is also available. The Focus 3 controllers with IR. Weight 785 g. Positioned as the successor to both the Pro 2 and the Focus 3 at once, a single headset for SteamVR and standalone content; popular in sim racing and VRChat.
Specifications
| Type | Standalone / PC VR (DisplayPort and Wi-Fi), MR |
|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 |
| Display | 2× LCD 2448×2448, 90 Hz (120 Hz DP), 120° |
| RAM / storage | 12 GB / 128 GB + microSD |
| Tracking | inside-out, 4 cameras + 2 IR illuminators, eye tracking, hand tracking |
| Passthrough | stereo 16 MP color + depth sensor |
| Optics | auto-IPD 57–72 mm via eye tracking |
| Battery | swappable 26.6 Wh, ~2 h, hot-swap |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, USB-C; DisplayPort cable ($149) |
| Weight | 785 g |
| Price | $999 / $1,299 Business |
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Section: HTC VIVE: All the Headsets · VIVE catalog: 2024