Announced at CES 2018, on sale from September 2018 at $299 (+$60 for the Pro kit). A wireless module based on Intel WiGig (60 GHz, 802.11ad) with DisplayLink XR technology, transmitting video from a PC to the Vive, Vive Pro, Cosmos and (with limitations) Pro 2 with a latency of about 7 ms. The transmitter is a PCIe card in the PC with an antenna, the receiver mounts on the headset, and power comes from an HTC QC 3.0 PowerBank (10,050 mAh, about 2.5 h). Requirements: line of sight and a room of up to 6×6 m. For the Pro 2 it is supported at reduced resolution (3264×1632). One of the few successful wireless solutions for PC VR before Wi-Fi 6 streaming arrived.
Specifications
| Technology | Intel WiGig 60 GHz 802.11ad, DisplayLink XR |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Vive, Vive Pro / Pro Eye (kit), Cosmos / Cosmos Elite, Pro 2 (limited) |
| Latency | ~7 ms |
| Power | HTC PowerBank 10,050 mAh, QC 3.0, ~2.5 h |
| Transmitter | PCIe x1 card + antenna |
| Coverage area | up to 6×6 m, line of sight |
| Price | $299 (+$60 Pro Attachment Kit) |
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Also in 2018
Section: HTC VIVE: All the Headsets · VIVE catalog: 2018