Table 2.
Technical specifications of the head-mounted displays used in the studies included in this review. Based on specifications available in source manuscripts and producer brochures if available at time of publication.
| Model Name | Oculus Rift | HTC VIVE | i-Glasses SVGA | Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRU) | Virtual Research V8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Meta, (previously Oculus VR), USA | HTC, Taiwan | Mindflux, USA | Interacoustics | Virtual Research Systems, USA |
| Resolution per eye | 1080 × 1200 pixels | 1080 × 1200 pixels | 800 × 600 | Data unavailable | 640 × 480 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | 60–100 Hz | Data unavailable | 60 Hz |
| Field of view | 87° horizontal 88° vertical |
108° horizontal 97° vertical |
26° diagonal | Data unavailable | 60° diagonal |
| Weight | 470 g | 470 g | 200 g | Data unavailable | 1000 g |
| Tracking system | 6 DOF built-in | 6 DOF marker-based | Optional head-worn tracker | Not implemented | Not implemented |
| Announced | 6 May 2015 | 1 March 2015 | 2004 | 2010 | 1998 |
| Cost at introduction | 599 USD | 799 USD | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |