The HTC Vive Pro is the VR headset successor to the first Vive . The Oculus Rift rival launched almost two years ago and since then the focus has been on making minor upgrades to enhance that VR experience.

Slightly easier to setup; Great addition of integrated headphones; Improved resolution

Doesn't include controllers/wireless adaptor; Also lacks new base stations; Still mighty expensive

It's the best of the best if money is truly no object

Exceptionally comfortable; incredibly immersive; tons of interactiveness

Exorbitantly expensive

More comfortable to wear; higher resolution optics; more streamlined design

Built-in headphones don’t fit super tight; expensive

One thing is clear with the Vive Pro: it’s not a sequel. HTC is marketing this as a high-end alternative for its die-hard fanbase, while slashing the price of the original headset for VR newbies to a more affordable £499. Focusing solely on the hardcore audience then, it’s mission accomplished for the Pro. With the right games virtual worlds look fantastic thanks to the resolution boost, while the improved design and built-in headphones fix a lot of the vanilla Vive’s flaws. It’s expensive (especially if you intend on getting the wireless adapter) and the number of games that get the best out of the Pro is somewhat lacking, but in terms of hardware, the Vive Pro is undoubtedly the best VR headset that you can buy.

Certain games look stunning with Pro; An incredibly more comfy and adjustable fit compared to the standard Vive; Built-in headphones are much more convenient;

Limited graphically-challenging game library; Wireless adapter not included; Overkill and too expensive for most people;

The HTC Vive has been aging gracefully over the last two years, but there's room for improvement in terms of its audio and display capabilities. That's where the Vive Pro comes in. This virtual reality headset has sharper screens, high-quality built-in headphones, dual outward-facing cameras, and a more comfortable and secure design. It's better than the Vive in every way, except for one major flaw: Its $799 price tag doesn't include the base stations and motion controllers it requires to function. A bundle is available for an additional $300, but that means you're spending more than $1,000 before even considering your PC, which better be pretty powerful if you want to use the Vive Pro. Headset The Vive Pro looks like an overbuilt, navy blue version of the original Vive. It has the same general shape, with a rounded, pock-covered visor marked with a series of reflective nodes for the external sensors to pick up. The visor is now equipped with two cameras instead of one, for outwar...

The HTC Vive Pro is the most technically impressive tethered VR headset we've tested, but it doesn't offer enough over the standard model to justify the steep increase in price.

Crisp, high-resolution graphics; Good sound; Solid, comfortable build

Expensive; Doesn't include the base stations or motion controllers it requires to function; DisplayPort only

The HTC Vive launched two years ago, it seemed like a side-bet from the Taiwanese tech company. Back then, virtual reality was as much an emerging idea as much as it was an emerging market. However, if their current fiscal condition continues to deteriorate, the Vive may well outlive their smartphones. It hasn’t taken long for the formula for what a modern, consumer-ready VR experience looks like to take a more solid shape - due in no part to the impact and popularity of the original Vive.

The lack of significant differences between the experiences you get out of this and the regular Vive leave the Vive Pro looking more like a luxury product than it is a landmark one.

Best-in-class display resolution; Versatile ergonomics;

Disappointing headphones; Relies on DisplayPort;

The HTC Vive Pro includes a number of different design improvements that potentially make it a worthwhile upgrade for current HTC Vive owners. It's more comfortable, easier to use, features stunning visuals and much better sound, but it also comes with a hefty price tag.

Incredible visual improvements; Excellent Hi-Res and spatial sound enhancements; Comfortable fit and easy adjustment; Single connection improvement;

It's really expensive (as no controllers or base stations included); DisplayPort only connection; Still not wireless; 90Hz rather than 120Hz refresh rate;

Certain games look stunning with Pro; An incredibly more comfy and adjustable fit compared to the standard Vive; Built-in headphones are much more convenient;

Limited graphically-challenging game library; Wireless adapter not included; Overkill and too expensive for most people;