HTC Vive vs. Merge VR
Product Summary
HTC Vive
Release date: Apr, 2016.Delve into the world of virtual reality through Steam Vr’s HTC Vive: one of the main competitors to the Oculus Rift. It is equipped with graphics and refresh rates the same as its rival but offers an exclusive way to play. Specialising in immersing yourself in the 3D space around you, the HTC Vive allows you t...Read more >
Merge VR
Release date: Dec, 2015.Made up of durable, marshmallow like foam, this lightweight Headset is perfect for children of all ages. With the Merge VR Goggles you'll be safe in the knowledge that your precious smartphone will be snugly protected within it's multiple layers of shock absorbent foam meaning you'll be able to trust it ...Read more >
Compare HTC Vive & Merge VR Specs
General Specifications
HTC Vive
Merge VR
Display
OLED
Smartphone Display
Resolution
1080 x 1200 pixels per eye
Smartphone Resolution
Refresh Rate
90hz
Smartphone Refresh Rate
Platform
SteamVR
Android, iOS
Field of View
110°
90°
Lens Type
Fresnel
Aspherical
Focal Length
IPD
60.8-74.6mm
Unkown
Lens Diameter
Controller
HTC Vive Wand Controllers
Conductive Button
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Smartphone Sensors
Tracking Area
15x15ft
None
Connections
HDMI, USB 2.0, stereo 3.5 mm headphone jack, Power, Bluetooth
None
Built In Mic
Yes
None
Built In Audio
No
None
Glasses Compatible
Weight
555g
340g
Material
Plastic, Foam
High Grade Foam
Colour
Black
Purple
Minimum Requirements
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce™ GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480, equivalent or better.
Not Applicable
CPU
INTEL® I5-4590 / AMD FX 8350
Not Applicable
Memory
4GB+ RAM
Not Applicable
Video Output
HDMI 1.4 OR DISPLAY PORT 1.2
Not Applicable
Connections
x1 USB 2.0 or newer
Not Applicable
OS
Windows 7 SP1 Or Newer
iOS & Android
Phone Compatibility
None
Smartphone With Gyroscope
Min. Screen Size
Not Applicable
123mm
Max. Screen Size
Not Applicable
158mm
