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HTC VIVE XR Elite

XR Elite is the smaller convertible VIVE: 1920×1920, 110° FOV cap, 12 GB / 128 GB, 24.32 Wh cradle.

By Megg Gawat · Last verified 19 Sept 2026

Announced 2023
US list price US specs page has no dollar row. Shop Deluxe Pack listings $899 / $999 out of stock (indexed 2026-09-19)
Price band Convertible standalone / leftover $900-class if in stock

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HTC VIVE XR Elite
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In short

XR Elite is the smaller convertible VIVE: 1920×1920, 110° FOV cap, 12 GB / 128 GB, 24.32 Wh cradle. Weight in grams is not on the spec sheet. Deluxe Pack shop prices this pass were $899 and $999 and out of stock — date them; do not invent a current street ticket.

Who it is for

Buyers who want HTC’s convertible glasses-like standalone with diopter + IPD dials and a rear battery cradle.
People comparing a 1920×1920 / 110° VIVE to Quest 3 without inventing a clarity winner.

Who should skip it

Anyone who needs Focus Vision’s 2448×2448 and eye-tracking spec rows.
Shoppers who need a live in-stock US price — Deluxe Pack showed out of stock this pass.
Readers looking for smart glasses. HTC’s “glasses” wording is a convertible headset claim.

Key differentiators

1920×1920 per eye; 90 Hz; FOV up to 110°.
12 GB / 128 GB; XR2; 16 MP RGB + depth; IPD 54–73 mm; diopter dials in HTC’s highlight copy.
24.32 Wh removable cradle; up to 2 hours; Li-Polymer Gel; ergonomic curve.

Caveats

No headset grams on the spec sheet.
Wi-Fi 6E country-dependent.
Controller “up to 15 hours” is footnoted as variable.
Shop Deluxe Pack out of stock at $899 / $999 — not a confirmed live cart.

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.

HTC VIVE XR Elite — key specs
Attribute	Value	Source / note
Display type	Not named LCD/OLED on the brief specs table. Resolution is given as 1920×1920 per eye	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Display resolution	1920 × 1920 per eye (3840 × 1920 combined)	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Refresh rate (OEM)	90 Hz	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Field of view (OEM claim)	Up to 110 degrees	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Optics / lenses	IPD and diopter dials (HTC highlight copy). Lens architecture not named pancake/Fresnel on the specs table	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Chip / processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2	VIVE XR Elite US specs
RAM / unified memory	12 GB RAM	VIVE XR Elite US specs
On-device storage	128 GB ROM	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Operating system	VIVE standalone XR (version not on the specs table). Optional PC streaming (page offers “Get PC streaming”)	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Tracking	6DoF inside-out; tracking cameras ×4; recommended play space up to 10 × 10 m; standing minimum 1.5 × 1.5 m	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Controllers	L and R in typical kits / Deluxe Pack; USB-C rechargeable; up to 15 hours (results vary)	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Other input	Volume button; headset button; dual integrated microphones	VIVE XR Elite US specs
PC / console tether	Optional PC streaming (HTC page). USB 3.2 Gen-1 Type-C peripheral + power ports. Not required for standalone. Not PS5	VIVE XR Elite US specs
IPD	54–73 mm	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Weight	Not published	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Passthrough / see-through	16 MP RGB camera; depth sensor; HTC highlight: high-resolution vivid passthrough	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Eye tracking	Not listed on the XR Elite specs table (Focus Vision has the eye-tracking block — do not copy it here)	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Battery — headset (OEM)	24.32 Wh cradle; up to 2 hours; removable and hot-swappable	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Battery style	Rear battery cradle, removable, hot-swappable, Li-Polymer Gel, ergonomic curve	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Charging (OEM)	USB Type-C cables in the Deluxe Pack list. Cradle described as quickly rechargeable. Adapter wattage not on the brief table	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Audio	Dual microphones for echo cancellation; embedded speakers	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6 + 6E (6E country-dependent); Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Glasses / prescription	Temple clips and face gaskets in the Deluxe Pack; diopter dials in HTC highlight copy. Convertible “immersive glasses” is HTC’s form-factor claim	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Platform / account lock	VIVE standalone + optional PC streaming. Not Meta Quest Store	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Age / intended use (OEM)	Safety guide in the box; age not on the specs table	VIVE XR Elite US specs
US list price (dated)	Not on the specs table. Indexed US shop: XR Elite with Deluxe Pack $899 and $999, both out of stock (2026-09-19)	vive.com specs; myshop-us.vive.com all-in-one listing
Price band	Convertible standalone leftover / $900-class when listed	Shop listings (OOS)
Announced / introduced	2023-generation XR Elite; specs URL still live	vive.com
Availability	Spec page live. Deluxe Pack shop rows out of stock this pass	VIVE shop index

HTC VIVE XR Elite extras

Unique to this line or SKU. Other headsets keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.

HTC VIVE XR Elite extras
Attribute	Value	Source / note
Convertible form	HTC: all-in-one XR that transforms into portable immersive glasses. Still a headset hub — not the smart-glasses lane	VIVE XR Elite US specs
RGB camera	16 MP RGB + depth sensor	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Play space	Up to 10 × 10 m recommended; standing minimum 1.5 × 1.5 m	VIVE XR Elite US specs
Deluxe Pack in-box (specs)	Headset, battery cradle, controllers, lanyards, pouch, top strap, USB-C cables, Face Gasket 2.0, narrow cushion, Deluxe Strap, temple clips, MR gasket, docs	VIVE XR Elite US specs

Overview

XR Elite is the convertible VIVE standalone. It does not replace /vr/htc-vive-focus-vision/ or glasses-like /vr/htc-vive-flow/.

What HTC actually published

1920×1920, 90 Hz, FOV up to 110°, XR2, 12/128, IPD 54–73 mm, 24.32 Wh, 16 MP RGB, depth, 6DoF, optional PC streaming. No grams. No eye-tracking block.

Price

Specs page is silent. Shop Deluxe Pack $899 / $999 and out of stock this pass. Date again; do not invent an in-stock MSRP.

Sources

VIVE US — XR Elite specs — accessed 2026-09-19

Frequently asked questions

Is this smart glasses?

No. HTC’s convertible copy still describes a headset that can look like glasses. Smart glasses are a sibling research lane.

Does it have eye tracking?

Not on the XR Elite specs table. Focus Vision does. Do not copy that row over.

What does it weigh?

HTC does not publish grams on the cited specs page.

Official product page: HTC VIVE XR Elite. Specs: HTC VIVE XR Elite specs.