HTC, the Taiwanese high-tech equipment manufacturer founded in 1997, is a major player in the gaming world thanks to its HTC Vive virtual reality headsets. After the bestselling HTC Vive Pro 2, the brand returns in 2023 with the HTC Vive XR Elite. These two premium PC-compatible VR headsets are now available from Son-Vidéo.com.
HTC Vive: two CES award-winning VR headsets
World-renowned manufacturer HTC has been collecting awards at CES in Las Vegas since 2022. First with the HTC Vive Pro 2 virtual reality headset, also offered as a complete package on Son-Vidéo.com under the reference HTC Vive Pro 2 Full Kit, then with the HTC Vive XR Elite augmented reality headset.
HTC VR headsets have won successive Innovation Awards in their category over the past two years. The VIVE ecosystem, built around virtual reality equipment, offers an immersive experience for entertainment, but also for the professional world thanks to the Virtual Desk and support for software used by architects and civil engineers, for example.
HTC Vive Pro 2 VR headset, 5K image
The HTC Vive Pro 2 virtual reality headset is designed for entertainment. It offers a revolutionary 5K immersive gaming experience. With a refresh rate of 120Hz, it offers a smooth image that is ideal for gaming. Gamers can enjoy gameplay in optimal conditions thanks to two 2448 x 2448 pixel OLED screens.
The 120° field of view also enhances the immersive experience. For the first time in a VR headset, HTC has completely eliminated the grid effect present in the user’s peripheral vision. A feat that allows the player to dive into the game without restraint.
HTC Vive XR Elite VR headset, an augmented reality model
For its part, the HTC Vive XR Elite VR headset is designed for both video games and the professional world. This latest-generation headset incorporates the Virtual Desk, a fun workspace that lets you navigate easily through the various menus and access professional software used by architects, for example.
This innovation aims to revolutionize the creative and communications worlds by offering an immersive, versatile and tangible experience. Naturally, the image quality is up to the ergonomic standards of the HTC Vive XR Elite VR headset, with 4K resolution (3840 x 1920 pixels). Featuring four wide-view tracking cameras, a high-resolution RGB color camera and a depth sensor, this headset guarantees precise interaction between the user and their environment.
The HTC Vive Pro 2 VR headset alone is priced at €799, while the complete HTC Vive Pro 2 Full Kit package with two controllers and two base stations (needed to delimit the gaming space) is priced at €1,499. New from the Taiwanese company, the HTC Vive XR Elite VR headset is available for €1,399.
