- The best VR headsets to buy: Top virtual reality gear
Our quick take
HTC Vive Cosmos - 3.5 / 5
Snazzy new headset design with upgrades
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
PC spec requirements
The recommended specs for the new HTC Vive Cosmos headset are: 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
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
Improved tracking
- Six camera sensors for inside-out tracking G-Sensor, gyroscope, IPD sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensors Vive Cosmos External Tracking Mod also available
Modular faceplate points add future potential
- Modular/removable faceplate design Wireless upgrade available
Updated controllers
Potential problems
To recap
A great VR alternative to the Oculus Rift S, but the Vive’s imperfect daylight tracking and a higher price tag hold it back from perfection. Software updates have vastly improved things since launch though.
