HTC Vive Pro

HTC Vive Pro Review

The HTC Vive Pro is the most technically impressive tethered VR headset we've tested, but it doesn't offer enough over the standard model to justify the steep increase in price. The HTC Vive has been aging gracefully over the last two years, but there's room for improvement in terms of its audio and display capabilities. That's where the Vive Pro comes in. This virtual reality headset has sharper screens, high-quality built-in headphones, dual outward-facing cameras, and a more comfortable and secure design. It's better than the Vive in every way, except for one major flaw: Its $799 price tag doesn't include the base stations and motion controllers it requires to function. A bundle is available for an additional $300, but that means you're spending more than $1,000 before even considering your PC, which better be pretty powerful if you want to use the Vive Pro. Headset The Vive Pro looks like an overbuilt, navy blue version of the original Vive. It has the same general shape, with a rounded, pock-covered visor marked with a series of reflective nodes for the external sensors to pick up. The visor is now equipped with two cameras instead of one, for outwar...

HTC Vive Pro review

While resolution will surely win the lion's share of the recognition, HTC has made a number of fantastic design choices on the Vive Pro that rival the resolution in terms of importance.

HTC Vive Pro Review: A Brilliant VR Headset, at a Cost

While everyone's looking for the next big thing in augmented reality, HTC is still moving the needle for virtual reality with its Vive Pro headset. Equipped with high resolution AMOLED displays, integrated earphones with a built-in amplifier and spatial 3D audio, the Vive Pro elevates the VR market...

HTC Vive Pro review: Virtual reality without the rough, blurry edges

At $799 for just the headset, the HTC Vive Pro is probably destined to remain a niche product.

HTC Vive Pro review

The HTC Vive Pro is the VR headset successor to the first Vive . The Oculus Rift rival launched almost two years ago and since then the focus has been on making minor upgrades to enhance that VR experience.

HTC Vive Pro review

One thing is clear with the Vive Pro: it’s not a sequel. HTC is marketing this as a high-end alternative for its die-hard fanbase, while slashing the price of the original headset for VR newbies to a more affordable £499. Focusing solely on the hardcore audience then, it’s mission accomplished for the Pro. With the right games virtual worlds look fantastic thanks to the resolution boost, while the improved design and built-in headphones fix a lot of the vanilla Vive’s flaws. It’s expensive (especially if you intend on getting the wireless adapter) and the number of games that get the best out of the Pro is somewhat lacking, but in terms of hardware, the Vive Pro is undoubtedly the best VR headset that you can buy.

HTC Vive Pro review: Virtual reality without the rough, blurry edges

If virtual reality is an early adopter market, then the HTC Vive Pro is for the earliest adopters. The first refresh we've seen to consumer VR headsets in two years, it's destined be niche-not so much a Vive 2 as a Vive 1.5, with all the connotations that brings.

HTC Vive Pro

Just seen Ready Player One and gagging for a simple route into the world of virtual reality? Then throw your bank details at another headset – the Vive Pro is not for you.

HTC Vive Pro review review

The Vive Pro's name and $800 price (headset only) tells you exactly who this VR headset is for. It's not for newbies looking to dip their toes into the expansive world of VR. It's not for anyone who doesn't have a gaming PC with at least an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX480 graphics card.