Vivo VR Headset: Apple Vision Pro Competitor
- Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has introduced its mixed-reality headset, the Vivo Vision, directly challenging Apple's Vision Pro.
- The Vivo Vision, like the Apple vision Pro, utilizes intuitive eye tracking and hand gesture controls for navigation and interaction.
- Users can choose between two strap options: a solo knit band for streamlined comfort, or a dual-loop band for enhanced stability.
Vivo Unveils Vision: A Lightweight Rival to Apple’s Vision Pro
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Published August 24, 2024, at 01:24 AM PDT
Overview
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has introduced its mixed-reality headset, the Vivo Vision, directly challenging Apple’s Vision Pro. Announced on Thursday,the Vivo Vision shares similarities in name,design,and user interface with the Vision Pro,but distinguishes itself with a considerably lighter weight - approximately 35% less - and a projected price point roughly one-third lower.
Design and Functionality
The Vivo Vision, like the Apple vision Pro, utilizes intuitive eye tracking and hand gesture controls for navigation and interaction. Vivo’s website details the headset’s features, highlighting its focus on user experience. A key differentiator is the weight; at 398 grams, the Vivo Vision addresses a common criticism of high-end VR/MR headsets – user comfort during extended use. the Apple Vision Pro, in comparison, weighs at least 600 grams.
Users can choose between two strap options: a solo knit band for streamlined comfort, or a dual-loop band for enhanced stability.
Technical specifications
The headset boasts dual organic-light-emitting-diode (OLED) displays, each delivering a resolution of 3,840 x 3,552 pixels, combining for an remarkable 8K resolution. Powering the visuals is the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2 Platform. Vivo claims this processor offers a 15% boost in graphics-processing frequency compared to its predecessor, resulting in sharper visuals and reduced latency. Qualcomm’s product page confirms the performance enhancements of the XR2 Plus Gen 2.
| Feature | vivo Vision | Apple Vision Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 398 grams | 600+ grams |
| Resolution (per eye) | 3,840 x 3,552 pixels | 23 million pixels (estimated) |
| Processor | qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2 | Apple M2 + R1 |
Compatibility and availability
Currently, the Vivo Vision’s functionality is limited. It is compatible with select Vivo smartphones and computers running Windows 10 or later for screen projection capabilities. Further details regarding broader compatibility and a firm release date have not yet been announced.