Published: 2018-08-08, Author: Ron , review by: gamingtrend.com
Significant resolution improvement, Hard band creates a sturdy frame, Upgraded audio elements, Better cable management and Link box, Vastly more comfortable than its predecessor
Performance comes at a stiff premium
An iterative step for Virtual Reality display units, the HTC Vive Pro represents a significant step forward in resolution, comfort, and design. While it doesn't push the 110 degree field of view present in the original, a 78% increase in per-eye resolutio...
The HTC VIVE Pro turns out to be everything it should be. Today, it provides the overall best VR user experience you can find, which is why it is a no-brainer buy for Professionals."A NO-BRAINER BUY FOR PROFESSIONALS"For non-professionals, it is less obvi...
Abstract: The HTC Vive is one of the most remarkable success stories in recent tech history. While Oculus spent years building hype towards the eventual release of its consumer VR headset, HTC and Valve swooped in and stole the show with the Vive, which had full ro...
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Published: 2018-04-03, Author: Dean , review by: venturebeat.com
Abstract: HTC is starting to sell the Vive Pro virtual reality headset for $800 today as a new and improved way to visit virtual reality.The previous HTC Vive headset now costs $500. It's still a hefty price to escape from reality, and it doesn't include the cost o...
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...
