Sharp showed a prototype VR headset with a resolution of 2K per eye and a frame rate of 120 Hz

Sharp followed HTC's lead and also announced a new VR headset at CES 2023. But in this case it's

only a prototype, while the new Vive XR Elite will appear in February at a price of $1099.

What is known

The headset of the Japanese company is equipped with a displaywith a total resolution of 4K (2K per eye). The image refresh rate is 120 Hz. One of the advantages of the device is its low weight. The display weighs only 175g.

For fast focusing, a polymera lens that is installed in a Sharp RGB camera. The Japanese manufacturer notes that the angle of view is maintained when the focus point is moved. This should reduce the risk of dizziness in the user.

The headset is equipped not only with a color camera. The composition includes a pair of black and white cameras. They are designed to track hand movements. There is no more information about the new product from Sharp yet.

Note that the new Vive XR Elite also hasoption to track the movement of hands through built-in cameras. Moreover, the HP headset received four cameras. At the same time, the Taiwanese company will also sell controllers.