![]() The dual-element lenses have a somewhat square shape. When it comes to the new lens type dubbe dual-element lenses, implementation feels more like an afterthought. HTC's displays have an even pixel count in both directions, so you don't get the perceived height advantage. The disparity is mainly due to Valve rotating the Index screens vertically for a taller view. It's not significantly trimmed down compared to the Vive Pro, but if you're used to the tall FOV that Valve's Index provides, you'll quickly notice the difference. The new lenses give you more horizontal FOV, but the lens shape negatively impacts the vertical FoV. The new shape of the lenses in the Vive Pro 2 makes the shape of the viewport a little bit different than that of previous Vive headsets, which alters the perceived FOV. The company isn't wrong when it says the FOV is wider, but that doesn't tell the whole story. HTC says the headset offers a 120-degree FOV, which is 10 degrees more than the HTC Vive and original Vive Pro. The only real upgrade that the Vive Pro 2 brings to the table is a significant step up in display resolution and a new type of lens, which allowed HTC to increase the horizontal field of view (FOV) by a slight margin. The Vive Pro 2 is one of the more comfortable headset options available. We said in our Vive Pro review that HTC set an example for comfort in an HMD with the original Pro, and while the Index and the Reverb G2 may be slightly more comfortable, the difference doesn't merit the R&D budget necessary to get closer to perfection. The Vive Pro has always offered good weight balance and comfort, and the Vive Pro 2 is no different. HTC's decision to carry over the design of the original Vive Pro may seem like a lazy move, but we don't think it was a bad move. But compared to the Valve Index, HP Reverb G2 or a Pimax headset with the proprietary DMAS headphones, the Vive Pro 2 does not produce much bass. The speakers in the Vive Pro 2 produce 3D sound that help further the immersion in VR experiences. The full package also includes two 5W charge blocks, two Micro USB cables for charging the controllers.and two 30W 12V power adaptors for the base stations. The new Link Box is compatible with the old Vive Pro and HTC Vive Cosmos headsets, but the Vive Pro 2 will not function with the older Link Boxes.Ĭables included are a proprietary data cable from the headset to the Link Box, a Link Box cable, a USB cable, Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable and an 18w 12v power adapter. The Link Box features a Mini DisplayPort, USB 3.0 port, and a 12V barrel plug for power. The new headset even retains HTC's Link Box system, which gives you a single proprietary cable that carries the power, USB and DisplayPort signals to the headset. It would have been nice to see an improvement on that front. Unfortunately, HTC also retained the sub-par microphone from the original Vive Pro headset. The Vive Pro 2 also retains the eye relief adjustment button and the IPD adjustment (more on that in the next section) dial, as well as the dual monochrome cameras on the front that enable passthrough view. You’ll find the volume and microphone mute buttons on the earcups. That means you can pull the speakers away from your ears when you take the headset off, avoiding snagging. The arm they attach to has a vertical adjustment, and they can flip out. The headphones are mounted to a 360-degree swivel. The Vive Pro 2 includes built-in headphones that have multi-angle adjustment, so you can get the perfect fit for your ears. You can tell you're looking at a Vive Pro 2 from the black housing that encases the visor and the contrasting blue accent around the front cameras and on the headstrap. The only difference is in the exterior color. The new headset shares the same shell as the original Vive Pro, as well as the Vive Pro Eye and Vive Pro Secure (opens in new tab), which is designed for businesses with high security needs. For the Vive Pro 2, HTC reused much of the old design for the Vive Pro 2. HTC put most of its recent design efforts into the upcoming Focus 3, a standalone headset (doesn’t require a connection to a system). The Vive Pro 2 isn’t redesigned from the ground up. Hi-Res-certified headphones (removable), high-impedance headphones support (via USB-C analog signal) USB-C, Bluetooth, dual-integrated microphones Proprietary cable (headset to Link Box), Link Xox cable, USB 3.0 cable, Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, 18W 12V power adapter SteamVR V2.0 (compatible with SteamVR 1.0 and 2.0 base stations) ![]()
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