VIVE Pro 2

Released

Jun 3, 2021

Category

PC VR

HTC Vive / PC VR / $799

VIVE Pro 2

An older but still capable PC VR headset for people already invested in SteamVR tracking or HTC's professional ecosystem.

72

TopVR score

Display

Dual LCD

Resolution

2448x2448 / eye

Refresh

90 / 120 Hz

FOV

Up to 120 deg

Tracking

SteamVR Lighthouse

Platform

SteamVR

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Scorecard

10-point sub-scores

Visual clarity

8.0

Resolution is still strong, but lens quality is not modern.

Tracking

9.1

Lighthouse tracking remains a major reason to consider it.

Comfort

7.4

The fit can be comfortable, though the headset is not light.

Value

6.0

Better as a headset-only upgrade than a full new kit.

Full specification

Specs by Section

Overview

Device type
PC VR headset
Platform
SteamVR PC
Release date
June 2021
Retail price
$799 headset-only; higher for full kit

What We Like

  • + High-resolution PC VR panels
  • + SteamVR Lighthouse tracking
  • + Works with Vive and Index tracking ecosystems
  • + Comfortable halo-style fit for many users

Watch-outs

  • - Lens clarity trails newer pancake designs
  • - Full kit pricing can be hard to justify
  • - No standalone mode