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HTC VIVE Focus Vision
Get HTC VIVE Focus Vision if you want one headset for standalone and PC VR, with eye tracking, a swappable battery and no base stations.
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HTC VIVE Focus Vision, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
Product image from the Amazon listing.
In short
Get HTC VIVE Focus Vision if you want one headset for standalone and PC VR, with eye tracking, a swappable battery and no base stations. It has 2448 × 2448 LCDs per eye, up to 120 degrees of view, a Snapdragon XR2 and 12 GB of RAM. HTC lists it at $999 on its specs page but $1,299 in its US shop. Skip it if you want Meta's Quest Store library.
Who it is for
- PC VR players who also want a standalone headset. It connects to a PC over USB-C with DisplayPort or streams wirelessly, and its own cameras track it, so there are no base stations to mount.
- People who want eye tracking built in: two dedicated cameras follow your gaze.
- Long sessions away from a cable. The rear battery swaps out while a built-in reserve keeps the headset on standby.
- Glasses wearers. The 150 mm-wide facial interface fits wide frames, and a gasket spacer comes in the box.
Who should skip it
- Budget buyers. HTC's US shop lists the headset at $1,299, or $1,449 in the Wired Bundle, while its specs page says $999.
- Anyone who wants Meta's Quest Store. Focus Vision runs HTC's VIVE software on its own and SteamVR-class games from a PC.
- PS5 owners. It isn't a PlayStation headset.
What sets it apart
- 2448 × 2448 pixels per eye on dual LCDs, 4896 × 2448 in all, with a field of view of up to 120 degrees.
- Eye tracking at 120 Hz and automatic IPD adjustment from 57 to 72 mm.
- A removable rear battery rated for up to 2 hours, with a built-in reserve for hot-swapping and a 30 W adapter that charges a battery to 50% in 30 minutes.
- Snapdragon XR2 with 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 128 GB of storage and microSD up to 2 TB.
- Full-color passthrough from two high-resolution cameras, plus a depth sensor.
Caveats
- HTC gives no weight in grams, only a promise of “perfect weight balance”.
- Wi-Fi 6E depends on your country.
Key specs
In the same order on every headset page. Field of view, weight and battery figures are the makers' own numbers.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | 2 LCD panels | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Display resolution | 2448 × 2448 per eye (4896 × 2448 combined) | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz on HTC's overview page (beside 2448 × 2448 and 120°); the specs list 120 Hz only in DisplayPort mode, marked beta | VIVE Focus Vision US specs; US overview |
| Field of view | Up to 120° | VIVE Focus Vision US specsHTC gives one figure, with no horizontal and vertical split. |
| Chip / processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| RAM / unified memory | 12 GB LPDDR5 | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| On-device storage | 128 GB; microSD up to 2 TB, card not included | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Operating system | HTC's VIVE standalone software (version not given); PC VR over DisplayPort or wireless streaming | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Tracking | Inside-out: 4 tracking cameras, depth sensor, G-sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor and IR floodlight; no base stations needed | VIVE Focus Vision US specs; US shop |
| Controllers | Left and right controllers in the box: analog trigger, grip, joystick, A/B and X/Y buttons; USB-C rechargeable, up to 15 hours | VIVE Focus Vision US specsHTC says battery life varies with use. |
| Other input | Headset button, volume buttons and eye tracking | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| PC / console tether | Optional: 1 USB-C port with DisplayPort (120 Hz DisplayPort mode in beta) or wireless PC streaming. Not a PS5 headset | VIVE Focus Vision US specsCheck HTC's PC VR system requirements for the graphics card you need. |
| IPD | Automatic, 57–72 mm | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Passthrough / see-through | 2 high-resolution full-color passthrough cameras | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Eye tracking | 2 eye-tracking cameras; 120 Hz binocular gaze data; 0.5° to 1.1° accuracy within a 20° field of view; 5-point calibration | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Battery — headset | Removable and swappable, up to 2 hours; up to 50% in 30 minutes on the included 30 W adapter; hot-swap reserve up to 20 minutes on standby (15 to 20 minutes in HTC's FAQ) | VIVE Focus Vision US specs; US shop and overview FAQHTC says battery life varies with use. |
| Battery style | Removable rear battery plus a built-in reserve for hot-swapping | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Charging | 30 W AC adapter and splitter cable in the box; USB-C ports on the headset | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Audio | 2 directional speakers with dual drivers; dual microphones with noise and echo cancellation; privacy mode; 3.5 mm jack | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 and 6E (6E depends on country); Bluetooth 5.2 and BLE | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Glasses / prescription | 150 mm-wide facial interface for wide eyeglasses; gasket spacer and an eyeglasses size card in the box | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Platform / account lock | HTC VIVE software and SteamVR-class PC VR; not Meta's Quest Store or visionOS, and not a PS5 headset | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| US price | $999.00 on HTC's US specs page; $1,299.00 for the headset in HTC's US shop, or $1,449.00 for the Wired Bundle (19 September 2026). Earlier listings showed $1,149 and a $999.99 sale price | vive.com specs; shop-us.vive.comHTC's specs page and shop disagree. |
| Price band | Premium hybrid: $999 or $1,299, depending on the HTC page | vive.com specs; shop-us.vive.com |
| Announced | 2024 model; HTC's current Focus headset | vive.com |
| Availability | On sale in HTC's US store, alone or in pricier wired bundles | shop-us.vive.com |
HTC VIVE Focus Vision extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort 120 Hz | 120 Hz in DisplayPort mode, which HTC marks as beta | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| microSD | Up to 2 TB; card not included | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| In the box | Headset, battery, two controllers with lanyards, face and rear cushions, top strap, gasket spacer, 30 W adapter, splitter cable, cleaning cloth and guides | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Price on HTC's pages | $999 on the specs page against $1,299 in the US shop; Wired Bundle $1,449; an earlier shop listing showed $1,149 | vive.com specs; shop-us.vive.com |
HTC built Focus Vision to do two jobs: a standalone headset running on its own Snapdragon XR2, and a wired PC VR headset over DisplayPort, tracked by its own cameras. It’s HTC’s 2024 model; don’t confuse it with the 2017 VIVE Focus, an earlier HTC standalone for China.
The price depends on which HTC page you read
| HTC listing | Price on 19 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| US specs page | $999.00 |
| US shop, headset | $1,299.00 |
| US shop, Wired Bundle | $1,449.00 |
| US shop, earlier the same day | $1,149.00 |
Search listings have also shown a $999.99 sale price and a $1,149 collection price. HTC’s prices move, so check its US shop before you buy.
Display and refresh
Each eye gets a 2448 × 2448 LCD, 4896 × 2448 across both, and HTC rates the field of view at up to 120 degrees. Refresh is less clear-cut: HTC’s overview page gives 90 Hz, and its specs list 120 Hz only for DisplayPort mode, which is still in beta.
Eye tracking, passthrough and tracking
Two eye-tracking cameras report your gaze at 120 Hz, accurate to 0.5° to 1.1° within a 20° field of view after a 5-point calibration, HTC says. The IPD sets itself, anywhere from 57 to 72 mm. Two high-resolution cameras show your room in full color, and four tracking cameras work with a depth sensor, an IR floodlight, a gyroscope, a G-sensor and a proximity sensor to follow the headset.
Battery and charging
The rear battery comes out, and HTC rates it at up to 2 hours, with a built-in reserve that keeps the headset on standby while you swap in a fresh one. The included 30 W adapter and splitter cable charge a battery to 50% in 30 minutes. HTC says all of these figures vary with use.
PC VR
Connect to a PC through the USB-C port that carries DisplayPort, or stream wirelessly over Wi-Fi 6 or 6E. On its own it runs HTC’s VIVE software; from a PC it plays SteamVR-class games. Check HTC’s PC VR system requirements for the graphics card you’ll need.
Sound, storage and what’s in the box
Two directional speakers with dual drivers handle sound, with dual noise- and echo-cancelling microphones, a privacy mode and a 3.5 mm jack. There’s 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB of storage, which takes microSD cards up to 2 TB (not included). The box holds the headset, battery, two controllers with lanyards, face and rear cushions, a top strap, a gasket spacer, a 30 W adapter, a splitter cable, a cleaning cloth and guides, plus a size card for checking whether your glasses fit.
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- VIVE US — Focus Vision specs — accessed 2026-09-19
- VIVE Store US — Focus Vision — accessed 2026-09-19
- VIVE US — Focus Vision overview — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is VIVE Focus Vision $999 or $1,299?
Both appear on HTC's own pages. On 19 September 2026 its US specs page said $999.00, while its US shop charged $1,299.00 for the headset and $1,449.00 for the Wired Bundle.
Is the refresh rate 90 Hz or 120 Hz?
Both, by HTC's account. Its overview page says 90 Hz, and its specs list 120 Hz only in DisplayPort mode, which HTC marks as beta, so expect 120 Hz only when it's wired to a PC.
Does it need base stations?
No. Focus Vision tracks itself with four cameras, and HTC's shop says no base stations are required.
Does it come with controllers?
Yes. Left and right controllers come in the box, with lanyards; they recharge over USB-C and last up to 15 hours, HTC says.
Can I swap the battery without turning the headset off?
Yes. A built-in reserve keeps it on standby while you change the rear battery, for up to 20 minutes by HTC's specs, or 15 to 20 minutes by its FAQ.
Official product page: HTC VIVE Focus Vision. Specs: HTC VIVE Focus Vision specs.