HTC Vive
HTC Vive is a Tethered PC VR headset by HTC. It combines 1.30 MP/eye with OLED, weighs 555 g, and launched April 5, 2016. It is a legacy model and is mostly available used or re...
| Brand | HTC |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Tethered PC VR headset Source |
| Platforms | PC VR Source |
| MSRP | $799.00 Source |
| Release Date | April 5, 2016 Source |
| Resolution per Eye | 1080 x 1200 Source |
| Resolution (MP/eye) | 1.3 Source |
| Display Type | OLED Source |
| Lens Type | Fresnel lenses Source |
| H-FOV (deg) | 108.77 Source |
| V-FOV (deg) | 111.53 Source |
| Tracking Type | Lighthouse Source |
| Color Passthrough | No Source |
| Tracked Controllers | Included Source |
| Integrated Audio | Included Source |
| Eye Tracking | No Source |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 90 Source |
| IPD Range (mm) | 60-75 Source |
| Weight (g) | 555 Source |
| Connectivity | HDMI, USB, DC power Source |
| In Production | No Source |
| Available New | No Source |
Reception
What Users Usually Like
- The original Vive generation is still credited for defining room-scale PC VR expectations. Source
- Lighthouse ecosystem compatibility remains a reason enthusiasts still discuss these models. Source
- Room-scale tracking consistency is still viewed as a core strength of this generation. Source
Common Criticism
- Legacy Vive models are often criticized for age-related optics and value tradeoffs. Source
- Older ergonomics and visual artifacts are frequent drawbacks in modern comparisons. Source
- Aging displays and optics are repeatedly cited against newer headset alternatives. Source