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Microsoft HoloLens 2

Enterprise optical mixed reality

Keep in mind Some preinstalled services named in the older specification page have since changed; they are not asserted to remain available.

HTC VIVE Focus 3

Enterprise standalone VR deployment and training

Battery / power
Swappable rear battery ↗

Keep in mind Enterprise software licensing and management are separate configuration choices.

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Microsoft HoloLens 2 versus HTC VIVE Focus 3
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Microsoft HoloLens 2 - Original physical-device photograph of Microsoft HoloLens 2. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model. Photo/source credit: iFixit.
XR headsets · MicrosoftMicrosoft HoloLens 2Historical product
HTC VIVE Focus 3 - Original physical-device photograph of HTC VIVE Focus 3. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model. Photo/source credit: TechRadar / Future.
XR headsets · HTCHTC VIVE Focus 3Released
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No verified price in this audit.

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No verified price in this audit.

Designed forEnterprise optical mixed reality ↗Enterprise standalone VR deployment and training ↗
Form factorHead-mounted see-through waveguide headset ↗Standalone head-mounted VR headset ↗
Tracking4 head-tracking VLC cameras,2 IR eye cameras,1 MP ToF depth sensor ↗6DoF controllers and inside-out headset tracking ↗
Battery / powerNot verifiedSwappable rear battery ↗
ChargingUSB-C; supplied18 W9 V2 A adapter ↗Not verified
Weight566 g ↗Not verified
Display2K3:2 holographic light engines ↗5K combined resolution ↗
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon850; second-generation holographic processing unit ↗Not applicable to this category
Memory4 GB LPDDR4x RAM ↗Not applicable to this category
Storage64 GB UFS2.1 ↗Not applicable to this category
Camera8 MP stills;1080p30 video ↗Not applicable to this category
Wireless802.11ac2×2 Wi-Fi;Bluetooth5.0 ↗Not applicable to this category
Runtime2-3 h active use manufacturer specification ↗Not applicable to this category
FitAdjustable band; fits over eyeglasses ↗Adjustable IPD and quick-release head strap ↗
RefreshNot applicable to this category90 Hz ↗
Field Of ViewNot applicable to this category120° manufacturer claim ↗
AudioNot applicable to this categoryOpen-back dual-driver speakers ↗
Body TrackingNot applicable to this categoryOptional VIVE Wrist Tracker; separate accessory ↗
AvailabilityHistorical HoloLens2 hardware documented by retained Microsoft specifications. Production and new-system availability were not verified from a current store.Manufacturer model documentation verified. Exact destination checkout and fulfilment were not tested.
Important context
  • Some preinstalled services named in the older specification page have since changed; they are not asserted to remain available.
  • Microsoft hardware instructions exclude children younger than13.
  • Enterprise software licensing and management are separate configuration choices.
  • Optional eye/facial/wrist trackers are not attributed to the base headset.
Editorial pick & releaseNo editorial ranking recordedNo editorial ranking recorded
EvidenceManufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12Manufacturer 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.