VIVE Flow Headset

After much speculation about a new headset from HTC, a new model is finally on its way: the HTC VIVE Flow. However, this is not the headset that was expected. What is it then? You can find out in our blog

HTC describes the new HTC VIVE Flow as an "immersive pair of glasses, suitable for meditation and relaxation." This is immediately evident from the design: the VIVE Flow has the design of large sunglasses - much smaller than previously released VR headsets, such as the HTC VIVE Pro 2 and the VIVE Focus 3. No controller is included with the HTC VIVE Flow, as the headset can be connected and fully controlled with an (Android) smartphone

The VIVE Flow is a lightweight VR headset. With a weight of just 189 grams, the headset is lighter than most smartphones. The headset comes with two LCD screens with a 3.2K resolution and 72 Hz refresh rate. Its specifications are just below comparable standalone VR headsets, such as the Oculus Quest 2 and HTC VIVE Focus 3. However, the VIVE Flow targets a completely different market than these standalone VR headsets (video and relaxation, instead of gaming)

The VIVE Flow has a 100-degree field of view and can be worn just like sunglasses with two hinges on the side. It has built-in speakers for spatial audio, which contributes to the experience when you're watching a movie, for example

One of the first questions that came to us upon seeing the headset was: "What is the HTC VIVE Flow used for?" If you can't game with it, what is the point of a VR headset? Fortunately, HTC has a good answer to that: you can really see the VIVE Flow as a multimedia device for watching videos. For example, when you're on a plane, you can put on the VR headset and watch a (VR) movie

"With the Vive Flow, HTC is taking the technology in a new direction, and we're not focusing on what we do, but how we feel," said CEO Cher Wang. "In recent years, our well-being has taken precedence, so it has never been more important to take time for ourselves to calm down. Vive Flow provides the perfect opportunity to escape our four walls and immerse ourselves in our ideal environment."

The HTC VIVE Flow comes with a standard USB connection for easy charging. You can therefore quickly recharge it in most places. The battery lasts for about 5 hours (depending on what you are doing with the headset). HTC has also developed a nice case to store the headset in, so you can easily throw it in your bag to take with you

The (expected) price of the HTC VIVE Flow is €569. It is not yet known when the product will be available in the United States, but when it is, the VIVE Flow can certainly be purchased from us!