The all-in-one headset to beat! - HTC Vive XR Elite
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Get your overpriced stickers at shortlinus.com The HTC Vive was one of the best VR headsets when it came out almost 7 years ago, but since then, a TON of great headsets have released like the Oculus/Meta Quest and the Valve Index. Adam checked out HTC's booth at CES to see if HTC has been working hard over the last almost decade or if this is just a cash grab. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► SUBSCRIBE ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 HTC is back! 0:35 Specs and features 4:10 Sponsor - dbrand 4:59 The controllers, hand tracking, and headset fit 6:19 Gaming experience and passthrough camera 8:02 Pricing and overall thoughts 8:35 Outro
The video presents the HTC Vive XR Elite as HTC’s re-entry into the consumer VR market, emphasizing its standalone design that can operate without being tethered to a PC, while still offering PC VR capabilities through SteamVR support. The host highlights the XR Elite’s spec sheet, including a Qualcomm XR2 processor with active cooling, 128 GB of storage, 12 GB of RAM, and a 90 Hz display with a 110-degree field of view. He explains that the headset uses inside-out tracking with four front-facing cameras, built-in di speakers, and per-eye diopter adjustments to accommodate glasses wearers. A notable feature is the ability to swap the back battery for a lighter headband, which improves weight distribution compared to headsets that balance weight at the front. The device is positioned as a bridge between standalone headsets like the Quest and higher-end PC-tethered options, offering SteamVR compatibility to access a broad library and avoid being locked into any single ecosystem. The reviewer also discusses pass-through video quality via a front RGB camera and a depth sensor, and he comments on the overall build, weight, and fit, noting that while it feels premium, the unit on hand is pre-production and subject to final adjustments before release. Throughout, he situates the XR Elite within the CES 2023 context, contrasting it with Quest 2, Valve Index, and other competitors, and closes by indicating the anticipated February 2023 launch window. Overall, the video blends hands-on impressions with practical considerations like battery life, price relative to competition, and the continuation of HTC's consumer strategy in VR.
Topics · virtual reality · hardware_review · ces 2023 · standalone vr · gaming