Sony Playstation VR vs. HTC Vive
Product Summary
Sony Playstation VR
Release date: Oct, 2016.Introducing Sony’s answer to VR headsets: the Playstation VR. Designed to function with the playstation 4, this particular headgear provides multiplayer action even with just one headset! The PS VR incorporates the playstation move; controllers previously released for the console so for some players, learning ...Read more >
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 >
Compare Sony Playstation VR & HTC Vive Specs
General Specifications
Sony Playstation VR
HTC Vive
Display
5.7in, OLED
OLED
Resolution
1920x1080
1080 x 1200 pixels per eye
Refresh Rate
120hz
90hz
Platform
Playstation
SteamVR
Field of View
100°
110°
Lens Type
Focal Length
IPD
Lens Diameter
Controller
PlayStation
HTC Vive Wand Controllers
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Tracking Area
PlayStation Camera
15x15ft
Connections
HDMI, USB
HDMI, USB 2.0, stereo 3.5 mm headphone jack, Power, Bluetooth
Built In Mic
Yes
Yes
Built In Audio
None
No
Glasses Compatible
Yes
Yes
Weight
610g
555g
Material
Plastic, Fabric
Plastic, Foam
Colour
Black/White
Black
Minimum Requirements
Graphics Card
Not Applicable
NVIDIA GeForce™ GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480, equivalent or better.
CPU
Not Applicable
INTEL® I5-4590 / AMD FX 8350
Memory
Not Applicable
4GB+ RAM
Video Output
Not Applicable
HDMI 1.4 OR DISPLAY PORT 1.2
Connections
Not Applicable
x1 USB 2.0 or newer
OS
Playstation 4
Windows 7 SP1 Or Newer
Phone Compatibility
None
None
Min. Screen Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Max. Screen Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Where To Buy
Retailer
Sony Playstation VR
HTC Vive
