New HTC VR Headset Rumors HTC has been teasing its upcoming VR headset in recent weeks, showing off snippets of the device at a time when the company promises it will be, as they say, “something big.” Now it seems the design and some of the specs have leaked, with details gathered courtesy of VR analyst and YouTuber Brad Lynch.
HTC's New Virtual Reality Glasses
The information surrounding the still-unnamed VR headset was gathered by Lynch from sources "primarily close to the supply chain," he explains. Lynch calls the device "Flowcus" for its apparent combination of the Vive Flow's thin, lightweight form factor and the Vive Focus's standalone capabilities.
The images of these virtual reality headsets that appear in Lynch's 10-minute video are said to be renderings based on images Lynch himself has seen, something he says was done to maintain the anonymity of the leak's source, as the leaked images apparently contained identifying markers.
The VR headset is said to contain four black and white tracking cameras and one RGB camera for transfer. The controllers are believed to be the same as those supplied with the Vive Focus 3.
These glasses are also said to include a removable facial interface, which would presumably allow for easy cleaning. That profile view also illustrates the device's thin and lightweight design.
And that's seemingly achieved with lenses that are slowly becoming the industry standard for VR headsets, with the Meta Quest Pro and Pico 4 also integrating them.
Features of HTC's new VR glasses
Lynch says the headset includes dual 1920x1920 LCD displays, clocked at up to 120Hz. Mechanical IPD adjustments are also present. Below that facial interface is also reportedly a USB-C port, which could be used to add an eye-tracking module.
One of the unique things about HTC's rumored upcoming VR headset is its modularity. That port connection on the head strap arm is supposed to allow the headset to enter a "glasses mode," letting you disconnect the head strap/battery pack and use it more like a Vive Flow for casual viewing. Lynch notes that there's also the possibility that the USB-C port could connect to a PC.
When in “glasses mode,” the arms fold down for easy storage, making Lynch’s nickname “Flowcus” even more apt.
As a true standalone device, the headset is said to include a chipset "faster than the [Snapdragon XR2] in Quest 2." Additionally, there's also speculation that it could be the upcoming Snapdragon XR2 Gen. 2, potentially making it the first device of its kind.
As long as this is the consumer-focused device it's supposed to be, and it comes from the beleaguered HTC, we wouldn't expect a low price point that would compete with the Quest 2 or Pico 4. Until we hear more about these VR headsets, you can buy VR headsets in Chile from us. Don't miss out on diving into this technology!