While resolution will surely win the lion's share of the recognition, HTC has made a number of fantastic design choices on the Vive Pro that rival the resolution in terms of importance.

Improved visual fidelity; Built-in headphones; Gradually improving game library

Price isn't absolutely justified; Jitteriness with all non-new hardware; There's still no must-own title

And if you want an accessible way to try the high-quality experience of tethered VR without worrying about your computer specs, the PlayStation VR with a PlayStation 4 or PS4 Pro remains our Editors' Choice for its ease of use and variety of content, even if it's a step or two behind the Vive and...

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 Vive Pro's name and $800 price (headset only) tells you exactly who this VR headset is for. It's not for newbies looking to dip their toes into the expansive world of VR. It's not for anyone who doesn't have a gaming PC with at least an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX480 graphics card.

Super comfortable • Comes with built-in headphones • Streamlined cabling • Sharper displays

Super expensive • Need to buy controllers and lighthouses separately

I have been having so much fun. I waited a month for this but it was well worth the wait. I haven't played with the previous equipment but the tracking works very well. The shells for the 1.0 work on these controllers as well from my experience.

The Pro is a definite improvement, but it's only a v1.5 stop gap until the truly next-generation VR devices start to appear and an unfeasibly expensive one at that.

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

If you can afford it. It's amazing quality, very comfort, easily adjusted for glasses, 2K O-LED display, built-in earphones, and well balanced on the head. Takes what's already good with the original HTC Vive and makes it's so much better. So much clearer and sharp readable text, etc.

HTC's Vive platform has a solid foothold on the PC VR segment with 45% market share, despite fierce competition from the Facebook-backed Oculus Rift and Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality initiative .

Most comfortable HMD to date; Excellent build quality; Ready for next-generation tracking; Best-in-class image quality

Headphones lack bass response; Pricey; Foam cushions not moisture-proof

The original HTC Vive launched just two short years ago, and now HTC is back with a significantly enhanced version of its revolutionary VR headset. Sporting a brand -new design, reduced weight, built-in noise cancellation and 3D audio headphones, as well as a significantly higher resolution display,...

Let's get this out of the way: the HTC Vive Pro retails for $799. And you're just getting the headset. If you don't already have controllers and tracking stations you'll need to purchase them separately.