HTC Vive Focus 3 vs HTC Vive XR Elite

The HTC Vive Focus 3 is the stronger all-round VR headset here, ahead of the HTC Vive XR Elite. The HTC Vive Focus 3 has the wider field of view at 120°, so it takes in more of a cockpit or sim world at a glance — you turn your head less and keep more situational awareness. The HTC Vive Focus 3 is the sharper of the two at 20 pixels per degree, which pays off reading instruments, cockpit gauges and desktop text. For productivity the HTC Vive Focus 3 is the clear call: it's both the better headset and the better value there. The HTC Vive Focus 3 comes out ahead in 3 of the 3 uses we score. On today's street prices the HTC Vive XR Elite is the cheaper of the two: the HTC Vive Focus 3 costs around 18% more. For bang for your buck, the HTC Vive XR Elite is the stronger value pick. It's a trade-off: the HTC Vive Focus 3 is the better headset overall, but the HTC Vive XR Elite gives you more for the money.