HTC Vive Pro
Score: 75/100
Oculus Rift S
Score: 66/100Rankings
The HTC VIVE Pro Full System is a professional-grade, PC-tethered headset offering high-resolution AMOLED displays and integrated spatial audio. Its heavy weight and need for a powerful PC make it less portable and more expensive. Best suited for developers, enterprises, and enthusiasts who demand top-tier visual fidelity and precise tracking.
The Oculus Rift S is a PC-powered VR headset featuring OLED panels and external IR tracking for precise 6DoF immersion. Its requirement for a high-end PC, heavier weight, and lack of built-in passthrough limit portability. Best for PC gamers seeking high-fidelity room-scale VR.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1,735.7 gbest | — |
110 °best | 110 °best | |
— | 1,080 pixelsbest | |
90 Hzbest | 90 Hzbest | |
6best | 6best |
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| Attribute | | |
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Display(1) | ||
Resolution per Eye (pixels) | 1440x1600 pixels | 1080x1200 pixels |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 1735.7 g | 440-470 g |
Lens Type | AMOLED | Hybrid Fresnel |
Sensors & Tracking(1) | ||
Tracking System | SteamVR Lighthouse | Constellation external IR sensors |
Audio(1) | ||
Audio Type | headphones | 3D headphones |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connectivity Type | wired | PC |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
The VIVE Pro is a professional-grade VR headset featuring dual AMOLED displays with 1440×1600 per-eye resolution, integrated Hi-Res headphones, precise room-scale tracking, and mixed-reality capabilities, designed for both consumer and enterprise use.
Users praise the headset's premium visual clarity and immersive audio, but note the demanding hardware requirements and cumbersome wired setup.
Professional reviewers praised the Rift's ergonomic strap, bright OLED panels, and premium build, noting that these hardware strengths deliver a comfortable and immersive experience. However, they also highlighted drawbacks such as the need for multiple external sensors, a heavy headset weight, and a limited launch library that reduced its immediate appeal.
Everyday users commonly commend the headset's comfort, immersive visuals, and built-in 3D audio, but they frequently lament the complex sensor setup, occasional tracking hiccups, visible pixel gaps, and the overall heft of the device, especially for extended use.
