HTC VIVE vs Oculus Quest
When you compare the HTC VIVE to the Oculus Quest you can see which VR Headset is better. Let's take a look of the comparison, and see which model of VR Headset out ontop.
What VR Headset is better?
Let's compare the two VR headsets.
Specs comparison between the two VR Headsets
| HTC VIVE | Oculus Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 199 × 122 × 122 mm | 190.5 x 104.14 x 114.3 mm |
| Mini Display Port? | No | No |
| Flip Visor? | YES | YES |
| MicroSD? | YES | No |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 72 Hz |
| Lens to Eye Adjustment? | YES | No |
| Eye Tracking? | No | |
| Min. RAM Required | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| IPD Adjustment? | YES | YES |
| Front Camera? | YES | No |
| Display Type | OLED | OLED |
| Operating Systems | Microsoft Windows | Microsoft Windows |
| Cooling System | No | YES |
| Category | PC VR | Standalone VR |
| Resolution | 1080 × 1200 px (per eye) | 1600 × 1440 px (per eye) |
| Model Name | VIVE | Quest |
| Built in Microphone? | YES | YES |
| MicroUSB? | No | no |
| Voice Command? | YES | YES |
| Display Port? | YES | YES |
| Battery Life | 2.5 h | 3 h |
| Positional Tracking? | YES | YES |
| 360 Tracking? | YES | YES |
| Bluetooth? | YES | YES |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan | United States |
| Min. CPU Required | Intel I5-4590 or AMD FX 8350 | Intel i5-4590 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater |
| Min. Graphics Required | Nvidia GeForce™ GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480 | Nvidia Titan X GTX 1060 or GTX 1070 or RTX 20 series |
| Built in Headphones? | No | YES |
| HDMI? | YES | No |
| Wifi? | YES | YES |
| USB? | YES | YES |
| Field of View | 110° | 95° |
| Weight | 470 g | 571 g |
| Brand | HTC | Oculus |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2019 |
| Usable with Glasses? | YES | YES |
| Room Scale? | YES | YES |