Published: 2018-04-03, Author: Kevin , review by: tomshardware.com
The Vive Pro is the best consumer VR headset that money can buy today. HTC made advances in comfort and image quality that will carry forward into coming generations of VR hardware. The cost of entry is steep, but if you're serious about VR, it's wort...
Abstract: The original HTC Vive launched just two short years ago, and now HTC is back with a significantly enhanced version of its revolutionary VR headset. Sporting a brand -new design, reduced weight, built-in noise cancellation and 3D audio headphones, as well...
Unbelievable resolution bump, The best-quality display in the industry, Super comfortable, lighter, ergonomic design, Easy to adjust and fits a wider range of head sizes, Easier to use for long periods of time, Noise-canceling mics built-in, Excellent aud
Expensive, Still not wireless without an add-on, SteamVR can be very temperamental, Final Thoughts, While not a direct negative aspect of the Vive Pro itself, the resolution and frame rate requirements ultimately mean that most people are not going to be
While not a direct negative aspect of the Vive Pro itself, the resolution and frame rate requirements ultimately mean that most people are not going to be able to take full advantage of the benefits the Vive Pro brings to the table, namely the resolution...
Published: 2018-04-03, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Crisp, high-resolution graphics, Good sound, Solid, comfortable build,
Expensive, Doesn't include the base stations or motion controllers it requires to function, DisplayPort only
The HTC Vive Pro is the most technically impressive tethered VR headset we've tested, but it doesn't offer enough over the standard model to justify the steep increase in price...
Increased resolution. You can finally read text, Counterweight offsets the display, Folds in the rigid design and headphones from last year's Deluxe Audio Strap
Expensive, even for VR, Built-in headphones are fine, but not as impressive as HTC touts, Counterweight sticks out a bunch and can make seated VR uncomfortable
But it's the resolution bump that matters. The headphones, the rigid strap, the thinner cable—these can all be replicated with the Deluxe Audio Strap for the original HTC Vive, and while the Vive Pro makes a few small tweaks, it's nothing I'd call essenti...
High resolution display produce crisp detail, Comfortable to wear over long periods of time, Works with original Vive gear, Integrated high-res, 3D spatial audio
Expensive, Doesn't come with base stations or controllers
In the battle for virtual reality supremacy, HTC has taken a definitive lead with the Pro. The headset is head and shoulders above anything currently on the market.Let's start with design. Using wider headstraps, an adjustable fit knob and a properly weig...
Brian Oh/EngadgetI give HTC some credit for fixing most of the problems I had with the original Vive. But at the moment, the Vive Pro isn't a must-have upgrade, especially without its accessories. Its expensive pricing cements the fact that this isn't a h...
Published: 2018-01-08, Author: Nicholas , review by: gamecrate.com
Abstract: At a press announcement on Monday as part of CES 2018, HTC Vive revealed their new Vive Pro headset, with a higher resolution than the base model along with improved ergonomics and built-in headphones, along with a new wireless VR attachment based on Inte...
The lack of significant differences between the experiences you get out of this and the regular Vive leave the Vive Pro looking more like a luxury product than it is a landmark one...
But it's the resolution bump that matters. The headphones, the rigid strap, the thinner cable—these can all be replicated with the Deluxe Audio Strap for the original HTC Vive, and while the Vive Pro makes a few small tweaks, it's nothing I'd call essenti...
