HTC announces Vive Pro with resolution of 2880×1600 pixels and headphones

HTC has announced the Vive Pro: an update of the Vive with an OLED screen with 2880×1600 pixels in an integrated audio headset. In addition, HTC comes with an adapter for the VR glasses, which makes wireless operation possible.

Thanks to its screen, the striking blue Vive Pro shows 1440×1600 pixels per eye and the pixel density is 615ppi. With the current HTC Vive, the resolution is 2160×1200 pixels, or 1080×1200 pixels per eye and 461ppi. The higher resolution should reduce the screen by effect: the visibility of individual pixels detracts from the VR experience.

HTC has built the headphones into the headset with the Pro. In addition, it should be easier to adjust the headband of the Vive Pro compared to the Vive. HTC has changed the mechanism for this, including a rotary knob on the back. Furthermore, the manufacturer has added two microphones with noise cancellation and there are two cameras on the front.

At the same time, HTC announces the Vive Wireless Adapter. This is an adapter that was designed in collaboration with Intel and that works on the basis of the WiGig technology, or 802.11ad. The 802.11ad protocol uses the 60GHz spectrum for connections from 7 to 8Gbit/s up to distances of about ten meters. A year ago, HTC already indicated that it was working with Intel to make the Vive function wirelessly.

HTC will start selling the Vive Pro at the beginning of this year for an unknown price. The regular HTC Vive will also remain available. The price of the adapter is not yet known.