HTC VIVE Launches VR Headset – Focus 3

HTC VIVE, maker of virtual reality (VR) headset launched HTC VIVE Focus 3 with 5K resolution and a 120-degree field of view as standard to the new VR headsets.

VIVE Focus 3 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Platform which improves the CPU and GPU performance and the AI processing compared to its predecessor which powers the original VIVE Focus.

It has 5K resolution with class-leading dual 2.5K displays, a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and an ultra-wide 120-degree field of view. The display panel uses real RGB subpixels, eliminating the screen door effect. 

Accordion to the company, it delivers superior comfort, with a new strap design, balanced weight distribution and a designed curved battery pack which is swappable. Durable and lightweight, the magnesium alloy frame is lighter and stronger. It has also new open-back speakers featuring a pair of dual drivers.

VIVE Focus 3 uses an AI-powered inside-out tracking algorithm for precise tracking, with privacy at the forefront as all tracking data is stored in an encrypted format on the headset, the company said in a media release.