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HTC VIVE Focus Vision
Focus Vision is the hybrid VIVE: standalone XR2 plus optional DisplayPort PC VR, no base stations.
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In short
Focus Vision is the hybrid VIVE: standalone XR2 plus optional DisplayPort PC VR, no base stations. Refresh is a conflict: specs 120 Hz DP [Beta] vs overview 90 Hz.
Who it is for
- Buyers who want one VIVE headset that is standalone and can take a DisplayPort PC path without SteamVR base stations.
- People who specifically want OEM eye tracking + color passthrough + hot-swap battery on the Focus Vision spec sheet.
Who should skip it
- Shoppers who need a single unambiguous US list price. Specs $999 and shop $1,299 still disagree on re-fetch.
- Anyone who needs a published headset gram weight. HTC’s specs page does not print grams.
- Buyers who only want a cheap Quest library. This is VIVE / PC VR, not Meta’s store.
Key differentiators
- 2448×2448 per eye LCD; FOV up to 120°; 120 Hz in DisplayPort mode [Beta].
- XR2, 12 GB / 128 GB, microSD to 2 TB; Wi-Fi 6/6E country-dependent.
- Auto IPD 57–72 mm; eye tracking 120 Hz gaze data, 0.5°–1.1° accuracy within 20° FOV (HTC).
- Removable battery up to 2 hours; 50% in 30 minutes with included 30 W; hot-swap reserve up to 20 minutes standby.
Caveats
- Price conflict: $999 on the specs URL vs $1,299 on shop-us.vive.com (Wired Bundle $1,449). An earlier same-day shop snapshot of $1,149 is stale, and later indexed $999.99 sale / $1,149 collection snippets were not on the live shop fetch this pass. Date the URL; do not average.
- 120 Hz is labeled [Beta] and tied to DisplayPort mode.
- Wi-Fi 6E is country-dependent (HTC footnote).
- No grams on the spec sheet. Comfort copy is not a mass.
VR-category specs
Same rows on every headset hub (Vision Pro, Quest, Galaxy XR, PICO, PS VR2). FOV, weight, and battery cells quote the manufacturer footnote — they are not lab measurements.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | LCD panels ×2 | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Display resolution | 2448 × 2448 per eye (4896 × 2448 combined) | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Refresh rate (OEM) | Conflict: US specs table prints 120 Hz in DisplayPort mode [Beta] only. US overview page prints “90 Hz refresh rate” next to 2448×2448 and up to 120° FOV | VIVE Focus Vision US specs; US overviewQuote both. Do not drop 90 Hz as invented — it is on HTC’s overview. Do not treat 90 Hz as the DP-mode number. |
| Field of view (OEM claim) | Up to 120 degrees | VIVE Focus Vision US specsHTC does not split H/V on this page. |
| Optics / lenses | Not named pancake/Fresnel on the specs page. 150 mm wide facial interface for wide eyeglasses | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| 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 ROM; expandable up to 2 TB via microSD (card not included) | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Operating system | VIVE / standalone XR OS (version not printed on the specs table). PC VR via DisplayPort or wireless streaming | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Tracking | Tracking cameras ×4; depth sensor; G-sensor; gyroscope; proximity; IR floodlight. Inside-out; shop copy: no base stations required | VIVE Focus Vision US specs; shop page |
| Controllers | Controller (L) and (R) in the box; analog trigger, grip, joystick, A/B X/Y; USB-C rechargeable, up to 15 hours (HTC footnote: results vary) | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Other input | Headset button; volume +/−; eye tracking | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| PC / console tether | Optional. USB-C with DisplayPort support ×1; 120 Hz DP mode [Beta]. Also wireless PC streaming. Not a PS5 headset. View HTC’s PC VR system-requirements link on the spec page before quoting a GPU floor | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| IPD | Automatic eye comfort adjustment, 57–72 mm | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Weight | Not published | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Passthrough / see-through | High-resolution full-color passthrough cameras ×2 | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Eye tracking | Eye-tracking cameras ×2; 120 Hz binocular gaze data; 0.5° to 1.1° accuracy within 20° FOV; 5-point calibration | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Battery — headset (OEM) | Removable, swappable; up to 2 hours. Up to 50% in 30 minutes with included 30 W adapter. Specs: hot-swap reserve up to 20 minutes extended standby. Shop/overview FAQ: 15–20 minutes | VIVE Focus Vision US specs; US shop / overview FAQQuote both reserve windows. HTC: all battery claims vary by use. |
| Battery style | Removable rear battery + built-in reserve for hot-swap | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Charging (OEM) | 30 W AC adapter in the box; splitter cable for charging. USB-C ports on the headset | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Audio | Dual mics with NC/EC; dual driver directional speakers ×2; privacy mode; 3.5 mm jack | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6, 6E (6E country-dependent); Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Glasses / prescription | 150 mm wide facial interface for wide eyeglasses; gasket spacer in the box; size-reference card for eyeglasses | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Platform / account lock | VIVE / SteamVR-class PC path. Not Meta Quest Store, not visionOS, not PS5-only | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Age / intended use (OEM) | Safety guide in the box; minimum age not on the specs table | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| US list price (dated) | US specs page $999.00 vs shop product 21071155 and shop collection page $1,299.00 (re-fetched 2026-09-19). Wired Bundle $1,449.00. Earlier same-day $1,149 shop snapshot and later indexed $999.99 / $1,149 snippets are stale — do not keep them as current | vive.com specs; shop-us.vive.comFlag all. Do not pick one in a verdict. |
| Price band | Hybrid flagship — list is in conflict ($999 vs $1,299) | HTC specs vs shop |
| Announced / introduced | Current Focus Vision SKU on VIVE US (2024-generation hybrid; still the live specs URL) | vive.com |
| Availability | US shop live on write day (headset + higher-priced wired bundles) | shop-us.vive.com |
HTC VIVE Focus Vision extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other headsets keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort 120 Hz | 120 Hz in DisplayPort mode [Beta] — HTC’s brackets | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| microSD | Up to 2 TB; card not included | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| In the box (specs) | Headset, gasket spacer, face/rear cushions, battery, top strap, two controllers, lanyards, 30 W adapter, splitter cable, cloth, guides | VIVE Focus Vision US specs |
| Price conflict | Specs $999 vs shop $1,299 (Wired Bundle $1,449). Earlier same-day $1,149 shop snapshot is stale. Date each URL | vive.com specs; shop-us.vive.com |
Overview
Focus Vision is HTC’s current hybrid. 2017 China sibling: /vr/htc-vive-focus/. Other VIVE: /vr/htc-vive-xr-elite/, /vr/htc-vive-pro-2/.
Price conflict (do not fix)
| HTC URL | Price seen 2026-09-19 |
|---|---|
| vive.com …/focus-vision/specs/ | $999.00 |
| shop-us.vive.com/pages/vive-focus-vision (re-fetch) | Headset $1,299.00; Wired Bundle $1,449.00 |
| Earlier same-day shop snapshot | $1,149.00 — stale, do not keep as current |
| Later indexed snippets | $999.99 sale / $1,149 collection — not on the live shop fetch this pass |
Quote the URL you used. Do not average.
Display, FOV, tether
2448×2448 per eye, FOV up to 120°. Specs: 120 Hz DP [Beta] only. Overview: 90 Hz refresh rate in the same display sentence. Quote both. PC is optional (DP USB-C or wireless). Grams are unpublished.
Sources
- VIVE US — Focus Vision specs ($999 on this page) — accessed 2026-09-19
- VIVE Store US — Focus Vision shop ($1,299 headset / $1,449 Wired Bundle this re-fetch) — accessed 2026-09-19
- VIVE US — Focus Vision overview (90 Hz sentence) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is it $999 or $1,299?
Both appeared on HTC properties on 19 September 2026. Specs URL $999; US shop $1,299 on re-fetch (Wired Bundle $1,449). An earlier same-day shop snapshot of $1,149 is stale, and later indexed $999.99 / $1,149 snippets were not on the live shop. We do not pick one.
Is refresh 90 Hz or 120 Hz?
HTC’s overview page says 90 Hz. The specs table only lists 120 Hz in DisplayPort mode [Beta]. We keep both.
Does it need base stations?
HTC’s shop copy says no base stations required. Tracking is inside-out cameras on the spec sheet.
Is 120 Hz always on?
The specs page ties 120 Hz to DisplayPort mode and marks it [Beta].
Official product page: HTC VIVE Focus Vision. Specs: HTC VIVE Focus Vision specs.