Testseek.com have collected 323 expert reviews of the HTC Vive and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for HTC Vive.
April 2016
(83%)
323 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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(88%)
27 Reviews
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The editors liked
The HTC Vive offers a flat-out amazing virtual reality experience with sharp visuals
Great motion controls and full-room sensing to walk around in virtual space. Vive hardware can help indicate where your walls are
And an in-helmet camera can be used to
Best VR experience
Intuitive controls
Software partnership with Valve
Great HMD quality
Motion controls work beautifully
Room-scale tracking is immersive
The editors didn't like
It requires a high-end PC to run. Long wires and lots of equipment take time and space to set up. Steam VR offers a lot of software but it isn't always beginner-friendly
Published: 2015-03-05, Author: Carlos , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: I saw the future today. I mean that. I got the chance here at MWC to try the new VR headset Valve and HTC are developing. Is it good? It's absolutely incredible. This thing is just… my god you guys I can't even.Gizmodo loves technology. Our product review...
Published: 2020-06-29, Author: Chris , review by: gadgetreview.com
Abstract: Read on in my review of the HTV Vive VR headset to find out whether this is the Second Coming of gaming, or just another in a long line of good ideas gone extinct before they ever got off the ground.Price: $799 direct from HTC Available: June 2016What We...
Sturdy hardware, Native support for Steam VR, Six degrees of freedom, Excellent, accurate tracking
Expensive, Display suffers from screen door effect, Unwieldy controllers
A great headset, but not worth full price.The HTC Vive is a fine headset, with excellent tracking and durable build. However, its screen is beginning to feel dated since it's three years now, and so are its controllers. For $500, you can buy an equally go...
Makes VIVE and VIVE Pro VR more wireless, After setup, connection is automatic, Hardware fits precisely, works as intended, Adds no restrictions to VR, only adds new degree of freedom
Setup requires some technical knowledge, Prevents use of 3rd-party over-head strap headphones, Adds more bulk to headset
As it is with any sort of unique system such as this, it's difficult to judge its worth compared to any other device. That's mostly because there really isn't a VR experience out there quite like this – not on this level. In the HTC VIVE PRO especially, w...
Published: 2018-10-26, Author: Jeff , review by: venturebeat.com
I still love VR when I'm in it, but I also think that owning a VR headset is a bit of a hassle. You are often dealing with lighthouses and babysitting USB ports and 20-foot cables, and I don't think that it's really an improvement to swap out some of thos...
This is how VR should be, but cutting-edge technology comes at a price. Unless you have the room to take advantage of it, you might be better off saving for a next generation headset...
True wireless freedom, Works with either Vive HMD, Easy setup, No image quality reduction versus being wired, No noticeable added input latency, Battery pack design makes for an easy swap-out, Headset doesn't feel any heavier
More expensive for Vive Pro owners, Battery is not hot-swappable, Image quality could be affected by slower CPUs
HTC launched the Vive as the only VR HMD with roomscale support and proper motion controllers over two years ago, and while their competitors have caught up over that time, they've introduced a killer accessory that once again puts them ahead in the realm...
Abstract: Since its inception, the HTC Vive's biggest advantage over its competitors was the roomscale VR concept, one that actually put you in a life-size area that you could not only walk around in, but duck, lean, roll and jump in, behaving exactly like real lif...
Abstract: Photo by Scott WebbVirtual reality (VR) produces a computer-generated environment–complete with realistic sights, sounds and other sensations–which a person can explore by wearing a special kind of headset and, in some cases, using certain props. Basica...
We'll start with the good, and when it's working, it's an excellent and immersive experience. The headset is not heavy, the cables do not really get in your way and once the tracking units are set up, you can forget about them. The SteamVR is an excellent...
