Our quick take
Alternatives to consider
Acer Windows Mixed Reality headset
- Read the full article: Acer Windows Mixed Reality review
Dell Visor
- Read the full article: Dell Visor preview
Oculus Rift
Asus Windows Mixed Reality Headset - 3.5 / 5
What do I need to run the Asus HC102?
Read the full article: Oculus Rift review
Operating System: Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (RS3) Processor: Intel Core i5 7200U, Intel Core i5 4590 or better RAM: 8GB DDR3 dual channel or better Graphics card: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 620, NVIDIA MX150, AMD Radeon RX 460/560 or better Graphics display port: HDMI 1.4/2.0 Connections: USB 3.0, Bluetooth 4.0 (for controllers)
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What’s with the polygon design?
- Front hinged flip-up display Built-in audio out and microphone support via 3.5mm jack
Tracking and reliability
- Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer, P-sensor and inside-out tracking cameras Six degrees of freedom tracking Two AA-battery powered Bluetooth WMR controllers 1000-nits brightness
Graphics and available content
- 2.89-inch diagonal display size (per eye) 1440 x 1440 per eye resolution (2880 x 1440 total) 90Hz max refresh rate (game and computer dependent) 95-degree field of view
To recap
The Asus Windows Mixed Reality headset is certainly an interesting device, as it’s easily accessible and brimming with content potential. However, the price tag might be off-putting when weighing up the other options on the market.
