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HTC VIVE XR Elite

Standalone VR and mixed reality

Battery / power
Removable rear battery cradle ↗

Keep in mind Features require compatible software and appropriate fit. Runtime and performance vary with configuration.

PICO 4

Standalone VR gaming and media

Battery / power
5300 mAh rear-mounted battery ↗

Keep in mind Features require compatible software and appropriate fit. Runtime and performance vary with configuration.

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HTC VIVE XR Elite versus PICO 4
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HTC VIVE XR Elite - Original physical-device photograph of HTC VIVE XR Elite. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model. Photo/source credit: TechRadar / Future.
XR headsets · HTCHTC VIVE XR EliteReleased
PICO 4 - Original physical-device photograph of PICO 4. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model. Photo/source credit: TechRadar / Future.
XR headsets · PICOPICO 4Released
Prices · all markets
Price not verified
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No verified price in this audit.

Price not verified
0 offer records & sources

No verified price in this audit.

Designed forStandalone VR and mixed reality ↗Standalone VR gaming and media ↗
Form factorConvertible head-mounted headset with detachable battery cradle ↗Head-mounted standalone headset ↗
TrackingInside-out tracking with4 cameras ↗6DoF headset and controller tracking with SLAM and infrared positioning ↗
Battery / powerRemovable rear battery cradle ↗5300 mAh rear-mounted battery ↗
DisplayCombined3840 ×1920 resolution ↗Two 2.56-inch Fast-LCD displays, more than 2K per eye ↗
Refresh90 Hz ↗Up to 90 Hz ↗
Field Of ViewUp to110° ↗105° manufacturer claim ↗
OpticsPancake lenses; adjustable diopters ↗Pancake lenses ↗
PassthroughFull-colour passthrough camera and depth sensor ↗Not applicable to this category
Pc ConnectionWireless/USB-C PC streaming via compatible software ↗Not applicable to this category
FitPhysical IPD adjustment ↗Not applicable to this category
IpdNot applicable to this categoryMotorised 62-72 mm adjustment ↗
AudioNot applicable to this categoryBinaural spatial stereo speakers ↗
AvailabilityManufacturer model documentation verified. Exact destination checkout and fulfilment were not tested.Manufacturer model documentation verified. Exact destination checkout and fulfilment were not tested.
Important context
  • Features require compatible software and appropriate fit. Runtime and performance vary with configuration.
  • Features require compatible software and appropriate fit. Runtime and performance vary with configuration.
Editorial pick & releaseNo editorial ranking recordedNo editorial ranking recorded
EvidenceManufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12

Battery claims use different conditions and are not a controlled benchmark. “Not verified” is an evidence gap, not a missing feature. Prices are dated regional snapshots. Deposits, bundles and historical launch prices are labelled. Brightness measurement methods and battery workloads vary by manufacturer.