Review: HTC Vive Pro 2 Headset

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The HTC Vive Pro 2 headset is a dream come true for all VR enthusiasts. Its 5K 120 Hz display offers sharp and crisp details of VR games. It is a visual feast and delivers the best and finest details in the VR world. It is comfortable on the head and worn for extended periods. The only drawback is HTC Vive Pro 2 is not a standalone device. It is a PC VR system that needs a computer, base station, and controllers to run. So, if you are only upgrading your headset and already have a Vive, you can purchase the package and a new link box for $800. But if you are starting from the ground, you need to spend $1,400 for the package, which includes a base station and controllers.  

Visual Specs

HTC Vive Pro 2 has pushed the boundaries with its 5K resolution display and 120 Hz refresh rate. The difference becomes visible when you wear other available headsets in the market. The huge jump in resolution (2448 × 2448 pixels per eye) and Dual RGB low persistence LCD make everything sharper and immersive.  

HTC Vive Pro 2 needs more hardware to make it up and running since it is not a standalone unit. To use it to its full potential a powerful graphics card is required with a PC for playing some interesting titles from its VR library of games like Half-Life: Alyx and Star Wars: Squadrons.  

HTC Vive Pro 2 delivers a wide 120° horizontal field of view which aligns better with the human eye and reduces the strain. With a dial design on the headset, the interpupillary distance can be adjusted to minimize eye fatigue. 

Vive Pro 2 headset is comfortable and lightweight. It is well balanced from front to back and can be adjusted for a wide range of head sizes and vision types. The dial at the back of the headset helps to loosen or tighten the headset while the dial at the bottom right side adjusts the IPD. HTC Vive Pro 2 comes with a 15-feet or 5-meter cable to connect it with a PC. Though there is enough room for movement still it makes the playing experience less comfortable as it can be easy to bump into the cable. HTC offers accessories to make it wireless but it comes with a tradeoff of limiting the resolution which is the main feature of Vive Pro 2. 

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Audio Specs

The VR environment of Vive Pro 2 becomes submersible with 3D spatial sound integration and a powerful amplifier. The adjustable headphones sit well against the ear and provide background noise isolation as well.