Explorer Lenovo
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| Basic specs | Price: $ 449384 €343 £50,744 ¥ |
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| Manufacturer | Lenovo |
| Category | Tethered VR |
| Requirement | PC |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1440 px |
| Field of view (FOV) | 110° |
| Release date | 2017 |
| Country | China |
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Lenovo Explorer review
The Lenovo Explorer is an affordable VR headset made by Lenovo, a manufacturer from China. This tethered headset runs on the Windows Mixed Reality platform.
Explorer main features
- 110° FOV: for a more immersive user experience.
- Display resolution: 1440 x 1440 LCD displays for each eye, 2880 x 1440 total resolution.
- 6DoF Lenovo Motion Controllers: for a more interactive user experience. The Explorer is also compatible with the Xbox® controller as well as keyboards, mouses and Microsoft’s Cortana digital assistant.
- Flip-up display: enables users to have a break without taking off the entire headset.
- Room scale: free to move in and around a 3.5m x 3.5m space.
- Plug’n’play: setup only requires connecting two cables to a PC.
Lenovo Explorer price
The Lenovo Explorer is available at the manufacturer price of $449 (see on Amazon).
Lenovo also manufactures the Lenovo Mirage Solo. Discover other affordable VR headsets as well as AR glasses with our comparison engine.
General |
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| Model | Explorer |
| Manufacturer | Lenovo |
| Metascore We index ratings and reviews from trusted sources to calculate a reliable aggregate rating we call "metascore". | |
| Price | $ 449384 €343 £50,744 ¥ |
| Release date | 2017 |
| Country | China |
| Status | Available |
| Category | Tethered VR |
| Requirement | PC |
| Content platform | SteamVR, Microsoft Windows |
Display |
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| Display type | LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1440 px |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Field of view (FOV) | 110° |
| Field of view (vertical) | — |
VR/AR Experience |
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| Room scale The device is able to precisely position itself in 3D within a given room volume. Also called 6DoF. | Yes |
| 360° tracking The minimum capability required to produce an immersive experience. Also called 3DoF. | Yes |
| Positional tracking Positional tracking allows the device to precisely position itself. | Yes |
| Built-in front camera A front facing cameras allows to see the real world without taking the device off. | Yes |
| Eye tracking Tracking the user’s gaze to improve image sharpness and detail specifically where the user is looking. | No |
| Hand tracking Hand tracking allows direct interactions with hand gestures, without requiring controllers. | No |
| Proximity sensor The proximity sensor detects when the headset is on the user’s face and can pause the headset when the users removes it. | Yes |
| 3D scanning | No |
Features |
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| Usable with glasses | Yes |
| Cooling system | No |
| Built-in headphones | No |
| Built-in microphone | No |
Controllers |
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| Optional controller | Xbox® controller |
| Compatible with third-party controllers | Yes |
Compatibility |
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| Min CPU (Processor) | Intel Mobile Core i5 Dual-Core with Hyperthreading |
| Min GPU (Graphic Processor) | Intel® HD Graphics 620 (GT2) |
| Min RAM (Memory) | 8 GB |
| OS | Microsoft Windows |
| Screen size (mobile) | — |
| OS (mobile) | — |
Hardware |
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| Weight | 380 g13.4 oz |
| Dimensions | 185 × 95 × 102 mm7.28 × 3.74 × 4.02 in |
| Battery life | 12 h |
| Fit | Strap |
| Build materials | Plastic |
| IPD adjustment | No |
| Lens-to-eye adjustment | Yes |
Connectivity |
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| USB | Yes |
| Micro USB | No |
| DisplayPort | Yes |
| mini DisplayPort | No |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Micro SD Card | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
Lenovo Explorer tests and ratings
Amazon
TechRadar
Wareable
Tyriel Wood
Mixed Reality TV
