The HTC Vive Flow headset, popped up yesterday with a big leak and arriving in November with a price of 499 dollars, weighs just 189 grams which are functional to a device designed for fitness and relaxation, between light gaming and virtual reality content of various kinds. But the low weight also depends on the fact that it needs an Android device to work and that it must be physically connected to a power source via USB-C, given the absence of a battery.
Lighter than some headphones, the HTC Vive Flow focuses on comfort starting from the shape similar to that of a pair of goggles to arrive at the distance of the lenses from the eyes, thought, in combination with diopter correction up to -6 degrees , to ensure that even many of those who have vision problems can enjoy the viewer without glasses. In addition, the consumption of just 7.5 W allows you to use a large number of devices to power it and is designed to ensure a high definition given the 1600 x 1600 pixel resolution screen for each lens.
The subordination to an Android device and the lack of dedicated controls, although HTC has talked about accurate hand detection thanks to the two front cameras, obviously limit the options for a viewer that is certainly not designed for high-level VR gaming. But it is store VIVEPORT includes various “light” games and various suggestive applications which, as in the case of the meditative experiences of TRIPP, are perfect for getting married with such a viewer that aims to act as a virtual portable cinema, fitness tool, mental training tool and a means to collaborate with friends or colleagues through VIVE Sync technology.
HTC Vive Flow data sheet
- Screen: 75 Hz with 1600 x 1600px resolution per lens (3.2K total)
- Visual width: 100 degrees
- Battery: swab
- Audio: 3D Spatial Audio
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB-C
- Cooling down: active
- Weight: 189 g
- Compatibility: Android
- Price: $ 499
