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HTC VIVE Focus
Keep ¥3,999/¥4,299 vs live ¥2,999 and 4 h vs 3 h.
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Product images
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In short
Keep ¥3,999/¥4,299 vs live ¥2,999 and 4 h vs 3 h. Do not invent grams or an IPD millimeter window. Do not copy Focus Vision’s 2448×2448 / 120° / XR2 here.
Who it is for
- Owners documenting the 2017 China consumer Focus from HTC’s own CN table and 2017-12-07 newsroom.
Who should skip it
- Shoppers of current Focus Vision (2448×2448, XR2, 12/128, auto IPD 57–72, eye tracking).
- Anyone who needs a published headset gram weight or IPD millimeter window. The cited Focus pages omit both.
- US buyers expecting a live USD ticket. The cited pages print RMB only.
Key differentiators
- 3K AMOLED 2880×1600; 75 Hz; 110° FOV; Snapdragon 835 (HTC CN table + 2017-12-07 newsroom).
- Inside-out World-Scale 6DoF; one matching Bluetooth controller; microSD to 2 TB.
- 2017 China consumer colors: Almond White and limited Electric Blue.
Caveats
- Price conflict: 2017-12-07 Almond White ¥3,999 / Electric Blue ¥4,299 vs live CN suggested retail ¥2,999. Date the URL; do not average.
- Battery conflict: CN table up to 4 hours continuous (passenger-mode footnote) vs 2018-11-08 Western enterprise newsroom up to three hours of active use. Quote both.
- IPD is “supported” / “adjustable IPD control” with no millimeter range on the cited pages. Do not invent 57–72 from Focus Vision.
- Grams unpublished. Do not copy Focus Plus 695 g or any aggregator mass.
- Western 2018 pages reframe the same headset as enterprise for 37 markets. This H1 locks the 2017 China consumer newsroom + live CN table.
- VRidge (Beta) on the CN page is optional phone/PC streaming, not a native DisplayPort SteamVR kit.
- No hands-on testing. No invented USD.
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 | 3K AMOLED (CN table). 2017-12-07 newsroom: 3K 75 Hz high-definition AMOLED | vive.com/cn/product/vive-focus-en/; 2017-12-07 US newsroom |
| Display resolution | 2880 × 1600 (CN table). 2018-11-08 Western newsroom: high-resolution 2880 × 1600 / dual 3K AMOLED screens | VIVE Focus CN product table; 2018-11-08 US newsroom |
| Refresh rate (OEM) | 75 Hz | VIVE Focus CN product table; 2017-12-07 US newsroom |
| Field of view (OEM claim) | 110 degrees (CN table + 2017-12-07 newsroom + 2018-11-08 newsroom) | Cited HTC Focus pagesNot Focus Vision’s “up to 120°.” |
| Optics / lenses | Not named pancake/Fresnel on the cited CN table or 2017-12-07 newsroom (accessed 2026-09-19) | Cited HTC Focus pages |
| Chip / processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (CN table: 骁龙 835; 2017-12-07: Snapdragon 835 VR Platform) | VIVE Focus CN product table; 2017-12-07 US newsroom |
| RAM / unified memory | Not published | Cited HTC Focus pages |
| On-device storage | Internal ROM GB not printed on the CN table. Expandable via microSD up to 2 TB | VIVE Focus CN product table; 2017-12-07 US newsroom |
| Operating system | VIVE WAVE / VIVEPORT standalone (2017-12-07). CN page still lists system version 7.0 / ROM 3.13.1405.1 this pass. Not Horizon OS | 2017-12-07 US newsroom; vive.com/cn/product/vive-focus-en/ |
| Tracking | World-Scale 6DoF inside-out; high-precision 9-axis sensor; proximity sensor (CN table). No base stations | VIVE Focus CN product table |
| Controllers | One matching Bluetooth handheld controller in the box. 9-axis sensor; trackpad, app, home, volume +/−, trigger. 2× AAA, up to 30 hours (passenger-mode footnote) | VIVE Focus CN product table; 2017-12-07 US newsroom |
| Other input | Proximity sensor (auto on when worn — 2017-12-07). No eye-tracking row on the cited pages | Cited HTC Focus pages |
| PC / console tether | Standalone first — no PC or phone required (2017-12-07). USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth for linking other devices. CN store copy also lists VRidge (Beta) to stream PC VR. Not a native DisplayPort SteamVR kit like Focus Vision | 2017-12-07 US newsroom; vive.com/cn/product/vive-focus-en/ |
| IPD | Supported / adjustable IPD control. No millimeter window on the CN table or 2017-12-07 newsroom | VIVE Focus CN product table; 2017-12-07 US newsroomDo not invent 57–72 mm from Focus Vision or 60.5–74 from Focus Plus. |
| Weight | Not published | Cited HTC Focus pages |
| Passthrough / see-through | CN firmware notes mention “查看真实的周围环境” (see the real surroundings) in passenger-mode updates. Not a color-seethrough megapixel row | VIVE Focus CN product table firmware notes |
| Eye tracking | Not listed. Focus Vision’s two eye-tracking cameras are a different SKU | Cited HTC Focus pages |
| Battery — headset (OEM) | Conflict: CN table built-in pack, QC 3.0, up to 4 hours continuous use and standby over one week (passenger-mode footnote). 2018-11-08 Western enterprise newsroom: up to three hours of active use on a single charge. Controller: 2× AAA up to 30 hours | VIVE Focus CN product table; 2018-11-08 US newsroomQuote both hour sentences. Do not average to 3.5. |
| Battery style | Internal rechargeable pack (CN: 内置充电电池). Not Focus Vision’s removable rear battery | VIVE Focus CN product table |
| Charging (OEM) | QC 3.0 fast charge. Box includes one HTC QC 3.0 charger and one USB-C cable (CN in-the-box list). Wattage not printed | VIVE Focus CN product table |
| Audio | Built-in microphone; built-in speakers; 3.5 mm stereo jack (CN table). 2017-12-07: built-in audio | VIVE Focus CN product table; 2017-12-07 US newsroom |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; Miracast-compatible display output; Bluetooth (controller). Band generation beyond ac not named | VIVE Focus CN product table |
| Glasses / prescription | 2017-12-07 newsroom: glasses-friendly; water-resistant padding; put on / take off in a couple of seconds and turns on when placed on the head | 2017-12-07 US newsroom |
| Platform / account lock | VIVE WAVE + VIVEPORT. Not Meta Quest Store, not Focus Vision’s current VIVE hybrid store | 2017-12-07 US newsroom |
| Age / intended use (OEM) | Not stated as a minimum age on the cited CN table or 2017-12-07 newsroom (accessed 2026-09-19). Safety and regulatory booklet is in the box | Cited HTC Focus pages |
| US list price (dated) | Not published | vive.com/us/newsroom/2017-12-07/; vive.com/cn/product/vive-focus-en/Flag all three RMB tickets. Do not pick one or invent a US list. |
| Price band | Legacy China standalone — list is in conflict (¥2,999 vs ¥3,999 / ¥4,299) | HTC 2017 newsroom vs live CN product page |
| Announced / introduced | 2017-12-07 China consumer pre-order announce (deliveries January 2018). ChinaJoy 2017-07-27 teaser used the generic “中国版 VIVE 一体机” name | vive.com/us/newsroom/2017-12-07/; vive.com/cn/newsroom/2017-07-27/ |
| Availability | Legacy leftover. CN product URL still live with ¥2,999 this pass. Western 2018-11-08 page framed a 37-market enterprise sell-in — not this H1’s consumer box | vive.com/cn/product/vive-focus-en/; 2018-11-08 US newsroom |
HTC VIVE Focus extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other headsets keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| RMB price conflict | 2017-12-07 Almond White ¥3,999 / Electric Blue ¥4,299 vs live CN suggested retail ¥2,999. Date each URL | 2017-12-07 US newsroom; CN product page |
| Battery-hour conflict | CN table up to 4 hours continuous (passenger-mode footnote) vs 2018-11-08 Western newsroom up to 3 hours active use | CN product table; 2018-11-08 US newsroom |
| In the box (CN table) | Headset, one controller, wrist strap, 2× AAA, HTC QC 3.0 charger, USB-C cable, getting-started guide, safety booklet, limited-warranty statement | vive.com/cn/product/vive-focus-en/ |
| Not Focus Vision | Focus Vision is 2448×2448 LCD, XR2, 12/128, auto IPD 57–72, eye tracking, $999 vs $1,299. Do not copy those cells here | /vr/htc-vive-focus-vision/ |
Overview
Original Focus is the 2017 China consumer standalone. Current hybrid sibling: /vr/htc-vive-focus-vision/. Glasses-like later visor: /vr/htc-vive-flow/. Do not 301 this onto Focus Vision, Focus 3, or Focus Plus.
Price and battery (do not average)
| HTC URL | What it prints |
|---|---|
| 2017-12-07 US newsroom | Almond White 3,999 RMB; Electric Blue 4,299 RMB (tax included) |
| Live CN product page (2026-09-19) | Suggested retail ¥2,999; battery up to 4 hours continuous (passenger-mode footnote) |
| 2018-11-08 Western enterprise newsroom | Up to three hours of active use; 37-market enterprise framing |
Display
3K AMOLED, 2880 × 1600, 75 Hz, 110°. Snapdragon 835. One Bluetooth controller. IPD adjustable, no millimeter window. Grams unpublished.
Sources
- VIVE CN — VIVE Focus product / specs table (¥2,999; 2880×1600; 75 Hz; 4 h) — accessed 2026-09-19
- VIVE US newsroom — 2017-12-07 China pre-order (¥3,999 / ¥4,299; 75 Hz; 110°) — accessed 2026-09-19
- VIVE US newsroom — 2018-11-08 enterprise suite (37 markets; up to 3 hours) — accessed 2026-09-19
- VIVE CN newsroom — 2017-07-27 ChinaJoy teaser (generic 一体机 name) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is this Focus Vision?
No. Focus Vision is /vr/htc-vive-focus-vision/ (2448×2448, XR2, $999 vs $1,299). This hub is the 2017 China 835 / 2880×1600 / 75 Hz SKU.
Is the price ¥2,999 or ¥3,999?
Both are HTC numbers. The 2017-12-07 newsroom listed Almond White at 3,999 RMB and Electric Blue at 4,299 RMB. The live CN product page still prints a suggested retail of ¥2,999. We do not pick one.
Is battery 3 hours or 4 hours?
The CN table says up to 4 hours continuous (passenger-mode footnote). The 2018-11-08 Western enterprise newsroom says up to three hours of active use. We keep both.
What is the weight?
HTC does not print grams on the cited Focus pages. We do not invent one.
Official product page: HTC VIVE Focus. Specs: HTC VIVE Focus specs.