Our quick take
HTC Vive Cosmos Elite - 4.0 / 5
Which Vive Cosmos Elite package should I buy?
Is the Vive Cosmos Elite the best VR headset?
Flip-up visor similar to WMR headsets Dual 3.4-inch LCD diagonal screen 1440 x 1700 pixels per eye 2880 x 1700 pixels overall 110-degree field of view 90Hz refresh rate Built-in stereo headphones 3D spatial sound Integrated mics Manually adjustable IPD wheel
1440 x 1700 pixels per eye 2880 x 1700 pixels overall 110-degree field of view 90Hz refresh rate
3D spatial sound Integrated mics
Does the Vive Cosmos Elite improve tracking?
- Base station supported tracking G-Sensor, gyroscope, IPD sensor, Hall sensor
HTC Vive Cosmos Elite: What are the spec requirements?
- PC/laptop running Windows 10 or greater Graphics Card: Nvidia GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater CPU: Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 or greater Memory: 8GB of RAM Video Output: DisplayPort 1.2 USB Port: 1x USB 3.0 Port
Gaming goodness
- Wireless adapter available as extra purchase
Does the Vive Cosmos Elite make sense?
To recap
If you’ve been putting off purchasing the Cosmos, the Elite version might sway you. It uses base stations for superior tracking in virtual reality - which is positive for functionality, but negative for setup reasons. Still, as VR headsets go, the Elite earns its name thanks to comfort and visual fidelity. It’s great.
