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

OLED
Smartphone Display

1080 x 1200 pixels per eye
Smartphone Resolution

90hz
Smartphone Refresh Rate

SteamVR
Android, iOS

110°
90°

Fresnel
Aspherical

60.8-74.6mm
Unkown

HTC Vive Wand Controllers
Conductive Button

Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Smartphone Sensors

15x15ft
None

HDMI, USB 2.0, stereo 3.5 mm headphone jack, Power, Bluetooth
None

Yes
None

No
None

555g
340g

Plastic, Foam
High Grade Foam

Black
Purple
Minimum Requirements

NVIDIA GeForce™ GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480, equivalent or better.
Not Applicable

INTEL® I5-4590 / AMD FX 8350
Not Applicable

4GB+ RAM
Not Applicable

HDMI 1.4 OR DISPLAY PORT 1.2
Not Applicable

x1 USB 2.0 or newer
Not Applicable

Windows 7 SP1 Or Newer
iOS & Android

None
Smartphone With Gyroscope

Not Applicable
123mm

Not Applicable
158mm