The Vive XR Elite is HTC’s flagship mixed reality headset that merges portability, comfort, and high-fidelity immersive performance. Unveiled in 2023, it supports both standalone and PC-VR modes, delivering flexibility for enterprise users, developers, and consumers alike.
With a compact modular design, 4K resolution, color passthrough, and advanced hand tracking, the Vive XR Elite enables immersive applications in gaming, training, collaboration, and design. It represents HTC’s most versatile headset to date, positioned between professional and consumer markets.
Notable Features & Achievements:
4K combined resolution (1920×1920 per eye) at 90 Hz refresh rate
Full-color passthrough and spatial tracking for mixed reality
Modular form factor allowing detachable battery cradle
Hand tracking and controller input compatibility
Lightweight design at only 625 g (with battery attached)
Specialization Areas:
Mixed reality and virtual reality
Enterprise training and design visualization
VR gaming and entertainment
Developer prototyping and spatial computing
Portable immersive collaboration
Industry Impact:
Expanded HTC’s role in the standalone XR headset market
Brought premium-grade optics to a lightweight, modular device
Supported enterprise adoption of MR workflows
Enhanced accessibility for mobile and multi-purpose XR users
Technologies & Platforms:
Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2, 6DoF tracking, OpenXR support, SteamVR compatibility, Wi-Fi streaming, and VIVE Business ecosystem integration.
The Vive XR Elite bridges the gap between consumer mobility and enterprise-grade mixed reality, combining compact design with powerful all-in-one capability.
