Rift Oculus
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Basic specs | Price: $ 399 The prices we display are estimates and can differ from the actual market prices. Prices vary by resellers and countries. |
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Model |
Rift
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Brand | Oculus (see all products) |
Category | PC VR |
Resolution | 1080 × 1200 px (per eye) |
Field of view (FOV) | 110° |
Release date | 2016 |
Country | United States |
Oculus Rift review
The Oculus Rift is a tethered virtual reality headset made by Oculus, considered to be a famous and leading manufacturer for VR, based in the United States.
Oculus now manufactures the Rift S.
Oculus famously launched via a Kickstarter campaign in 2012 raising $2.4 million. The company was thereafter purchased by Facebook for $2 billion. It is a brand often credited for bringing VR into the mainstream and helped launch renewed investment into virtual reality technologies and devices.
Despite being one of pioneer VR devices purchased by the mass market, the Rift reportedly suffers from screen–door effect (SDE). This means that visible pixel lines can be seen. Other devices such as the HTC VIVE and Samsung Gear VR have the same issues. This issue has been addressed with newer versions of the Oculus Rift but is still not perfect.
A second factor is halo effect, also called glare, lens flare or light ray artefact effect. This is allegedly due to the Rift’s Fresnel lenses, and other headsets using these lenses have the same issue.
Rift main features
- Easily adjustable straps: added comfort for users in prolonged use.
- Ergonomic Touch Controllers: they provide intuitive control and are easy to use.
- 6DoF: for a fully immersive experience.
- Intuitive plug-and-play setup: allows all levels of users to start using the Oculus VR headset hassle-free.
- Oculus content platform: users have access to hundreds of games and apps.
Optional extras include a third sensor for better positional tracking. Oculus earphones are also available separately to replace the on-ear pads for a more immersive audio experience.
Oculus Rift price
The Rift by Oculus is available at the manufacturer price of $399 (see on Amazon).
Oculus also manufactures the Oculus Go. Discover more VR headsets as well as AR glasses with our comparison engine.
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Rift Oculus
General |
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Model | Rift
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Brand | Oculus |
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Price The prices we display are estimates and can differ from the actual market prices. Prices vary by resellers and countries. | $ 399 |
Release date | 2016 |
Country | United States |
Status | Available |
Category | PC VR |
Display |
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Display type | OLED |
Resolution | 1080 × 1200 px (per eye) |
Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
Field of view (FOV) | 110° |
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. | — |
Eye tracking Tracking the user’s gaze to improve image sharpness and detail specifically where the user is looking. | — |
Hand tracking Hand tracking allows direct interactions with hand gestures, without requiring controllers. | — |
Features |
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Usable with glasses | Yes |
Cooling system | — |
Built-in headphones | Yes |
Built-in microphone | Yes |
Flip-up visor | — |
Voice command | — |
Compatibility |
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Min CPU (Processor) | Intel i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, FX4350 or greater |
Min GPU (Graphic Processor) | NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti / AMD Radeon RX 470 or greater |
Min RAM (Memory) | 8 GB |
OS | Microsoft Windows |
Hardware |
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Weight | 470 g |
Dimensions | 184 × 114 × 89 mm |
Battery life | — |
IPD adjustment | Yes |
Lens-to-eye adjustment | Yes |
Connectivity |
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USB | Yes |
Micro USB | — |
DisplayPort | — |
mini DisplayPort | — |
HDMI | Yes |
Micro SD Card | — |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Wifi | — |