HTC Vive Pro Unboxing/Review

This is the HTC Vive Pro, the new and upgraded version of the HTC Vive which offers better sound quality, enhanced visuals, upgraded comfort and more of everything else too.

This is an unboxing video, followed by a review of the new headset and a summary of whether it's worth £799/$799.

If you think it is, buy yours here:

Amazon US - https://amzn.to/2Jc1HpU
Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/2GtLCht

Jump here to see the review -    • HTC Vive Pro Unboxing/Review  

See the lens upgrade here -    • How to upgrade your HTC Vive with pre...  

Upgraded specs now include:

USB-C 3.0 input
DisplayPort 1.2 connection
Bluetooth connectivity
Dual front-facing cameras
2800 x 1600 pixels (1400 x 1600 per eye) 
615ppi with 110-degree field of view
Dual AMOLED 3.5-inch displays 
90Hz refresh rate
Hi-Res certified headphones
High impedance headphone support
Improved spatial sound
Dual built-in microphones
Lighter than the original
New strap system with easy adjustment wheel
Improved center of gravity

Recommended system requirements are:


Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350 or better.
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX1060 or AMD Radeon RX480 or better. 
Memory: 4 GB RAM or more
Video out: DisplayPort 1.2 or newer
USB ports: 1x USB 3.0 or newer
Operating system: Windows 8.1 or later



Annoyingly, after uploading this video HTC announced the Vive Pro Starter kit - https://blog.vive.com/us/2018/04/03/v... which costs £1048/$1099 and includes the base stations and controllers.

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