{"id":122990,"date":"2018-01-18T12:00:21","date_gmt":"2018-01-18T10:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=122990"},"modified":"2018-01-18T08:48:59","modified_gmt":"2018-01-18T06:48:59","slug":"oculus-rift-vs-htc-vive-vs-windows-mixed-reality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/hardware\/122990-oculus-rift-vs-htc-vive-vs-windows-mixed-reality","title":{"rendered":"Oculus Rift vs HTC Vive vs Windows Mixed Reality"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the end of 2017, Microsoft announced that its Mixed Reality headsets would be compatible with SteamVR.<\/p>\n

This places the headsets in competition with the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, making them potential alternatives to the high-end VR devices for gamers.<\/p>\n

To see how they stack up, we compared the specifications, pricing, and features of the Vive, Rift, and Windows Mixed Reality headsets \u2013 detailed below.<\/p>\n

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HTC Vive and Oculus Rift<\/h3>\n

The HTC Vive and Oculus Rift both use their own motion controller designs and feature room-scale tracking.<\/p>\n

Tracking sensors must be placed around a user\u2019s room for the room-scale-tracking feature to be used, however.<\/p>\n

This feature allows the wearer to navigate a virtual area of space depending on the real-world area around them.<\/p>\n

The specifications of the Vive and Rift are listed below.<\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Specifications<\/th>\nHTC Vive<\/th>\nOculus Rift<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Display<\/strong><\/td>\nOLED<\/td>\nOLED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n2,160 x 1,200<\/td>\n2,160 x 1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Refresh Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n90Hz<\/td>\n90Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Field of View<\/strong><\/td>\n110 degrees<\/td>\n110 degrees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Headphones<\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price<\/strong><\/td>\n$599<\/strong><\/td>\n$399<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

\"HTC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Windows Mixed Reality<\/h3>\n

Unlike the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality headsets follow a set design standard to ensure compatibility with Microsoft\u2019s platform.<\/p>\n

The head-mounted displays feature cameras on the front of the visor which track the user\u2019s hand movements as they appear in its line of sight.<\/p>\n

Movement is tracked through the use of Windows Motion Controllers, which are compatible with all Mixed Reality headsets.<\/p>\n

The specifications of five of the Windows Mixed Reality headsets currently available internationally are detailed below.<\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Maker<\/th>\nDell<\/th>\nLenovo<\/th>\nSamsung<\/th>\nASUS<\/th>\nAcer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Display<\/strong><\/td>\nLCD<\/td>\nLCD<\/td>\nOLED<\/td>\nLCD<\/td>\nLCD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n2,280 x 1,440<\/td>\n2,280 x 1,440<\/td>\n2,880 x 1,600<\/td>\n2,880 x 1,440<\/td>\n2,280 x 1,440<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Refresh Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n90Hz<\/td>\n90Hz<\/td>\n90Hz<\/td>\n90Hz<\/td>\n90Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Field of View<\/strong><\/td>\n110 degrees<\/td>\n105 degrees<\/td>\n110 degrees<\/td>\n95 degrees<\/td>\n95 degrees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Headphones<\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price<\/strong><\/td>\n$449<\/strong><\/td>\n$399<\/strong><\/td>\n$499<\/strong><\/td>\n$549<\/strong><\/td>\n$299<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

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\"ASUS<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Platforms<\/h3>\n

The hardware on offer varies greatly between these products, and it is important to note which platforms the devices support before making a purchasing decision.<\/p>\n

The Oculus Rift is compatible with the Oculus Store and SteamVR \u2013 and is the most user-friendly VR headset for gaming at the moment.<\/p>\n

The HTC Vive delivers better tracking features and is built to be compatible with SteamVR, but requires a third-party workaround to access Oculus Store content.<\/p>\n

Windows Mixed Reality units are unique in that they are primarily designed for a Windows platform which combines virtual reality with augmented reality.<\/p>\n

They are the only devices which are currently compatible with this platform, and they are also able to run SteamVR titles.<\/p>\n

Running SteamVR requires installing Early Access software<\/strong><\/a> for compatibility and room-scale tracking will not be supported in certain titles.<\/p>\n

Each head-mounted display has its own advantages, and the better choice depends on the applications you will use the hardware for.<\/p>\n

The variety of Windows Mixed Reality headsets also means that customers can choose the device that best suits their needs, whether it is for professional applications or VR gaming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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