HTC Vive Focus Vision

HTC's premium headset is powerful but pricey

The VR scene is more competitive than everMeta's Quest headsets offer brilliant value, so what can HTC's latest Vive headset do to justify its premium existence?

HTC's angle appears to be around picture and video quality, with boasts about lossless video passthrough from a capable PC, with the potential for mixed use, including some gaming.

The Focus Vision has a familiar look with a shiny front panel that houses the main body of the headset, along with a three-strap system that lets you wear it snugly. At the back of your head, there's an adjustment dial to get that fit correct, along with a battery holder that both helps to balance the weight of the headset and lets you more easily swap in charged batteries.

The headset's main front section is peppered with cameras and sensors to enable its room-, hand- and motiontracking, and you also get two controllers with buttons, a joystick each, a trigger and a grip button. The headset also has a few buttons on its exterior, including a volume rocker for its built-in speakers on each side, and a multi-purpose button that you'll use to power it on and off.

The headset is well-built, making it feel more premium than some cheaper options. It's also comfortable enough to wear for an hour or more.