Quick verdict
- If you've been putting off purchasing the Cosmos, the Elite version might sway you. It uses base stations for superior tracking in virtual reality - which is positive for functionality, but negative for setup reasons. Still, as VR headsets go, the Elite earns its name thanks to comfort and visual fidelity. It's great. Read full verdict
For
- Superior tracking to the standard Cosmos
- Fantastic design features
- Comfortable fit and a convenient flip-up visor
Against
The third choice is the thing that HTC proposes proprietors of the first HTC Vive ought to do. On the off chance that you've just got the base stations and the regulators, at that point you can supplant your maturing headset with the fresher, shinier and more element rich Vive Cosmos Elite without requiring all the additional pieces and pieces. Basically, the Elite takes the Vive Cosmos and makes it viable with the first Vive base stations. This doesn't sound horrendously energizing on paper, in any case, since our primary issue with the Vive Cosmos is issues with following, it may be the better alternative and unquestionably an intriguing decision for Vive fans.
First off, the first HTC Vive sports visuals of 1080 x 1200 pixels for each eye (2160 x 1200 generally), while the Vive Cosmos Elite oversees 1440 x 1700 pixels for every eye (2880 x 1700 pixels by and large). That by itself is a serious visual redesign for VR fans. Different upgrades come as solace and accommodation. This headset has a plan that is like the HTC Vive Pro however with a couple of availability and solace upgrades. The outcome is a headset that sports a tough headband with a simple size modification haggle super helpful flip-up visor - which implies you don't have to take it off when you have to see this present reality. As standard, the Vive Cosmos brags a number cameras that are intended to help with the back to front following. These can likewise be utilized for a passthrough view to assist you with seeing your general surroundings as well. Conventional cushioning and great adjusting likewise mean the Elite is anything but difficult to wear and agreeable to game with for a long while before you have to take it off. Flip-up coordinated earphones likewise help keep things cool and eliminate the requirement for additional wires from a different pair of earphones or a gaming headset.
That is incredible. However, the drawback of this is you need space to arrangement these trackers. The base stations should be situated in inverse corners of a room or more head tallness. Mounts are incorporated, so you can introduce in the room, pop them on a tripod, or cautiously balance them on a shelf. They plug into the mains (an attachment for each) and need a decent perspective on the headset/playspace to work appropriately. At that point you have to plug the headset into your PC or gaming PC utilizing the Display Port association and USB link that plug into the connection box - which likewise needs a force flexibly. You get the image: you need various attachment attachments accessible. The entirety of this will be recognizable to current VR clients, however it's significant that the Vive Cosmos doesn't uphold HDMI, so you have to guarantee you have a Display Port yield on your gaming machine. The full pack incorporates a Display Port to Mini Display Port connector in the crate, with the goal that's a choice as well. The Vive Cosmos Elite jettison the LED ringed regulators for the great remote Vive regulators. That is no awful thing in our book as they offer better battery life, more exact following, and an agreeable fit in the hand. One drawback we discovered was all that should have been connected through Micro-USB to permit firmware refreshes. That is a huge complain - yet not one you'll have routinely. It is odd however, considering the accommodation of the standard Vive Cosmos where the regulators could be refreshed over the air.
We replayed some of our most loved HTC Vive games to perceive how it stood up and are glad to report that the Cosmos Elite did them all equity. Incredible sound and staggering visuals flourish, yet above all - and we hold returning to it - the following worked flawlessly and didn't leave us needing.
- A bit expensive
- Lacks inside-out tracking in this Elite format
- Not all will want base station setup

Is the Vive Cosmos Elite the best VR headset?
Flip-up visor like WMR headsets Double 3.4-inch LCD corner to corner screen- 1440 x 1700 pixels for each eye
- 2880 x 1700 pixels in general
- 110-degree field of view
- 90Hz invigorate rate
- 3D spatial sound
- Incorporated mics

Does the Vive Cosmos Elite improve following?
- Base station upheld following
- G-Sensor, gyrator, IPD sensor, Hall sensor

HTC Vive Cosmos Elite: What are the spec prerequisites?
The suggested specs for the HTC Vive Cosmos Elite headset are:- PC/PC running Windows 10 or more noteworthy
- Designs Card: Nvidia GTX 1060/AMD Radeon RX 480 or more noteworthy
- CPU: Intel i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 or more noteworthy
- Memory: 8GB of RAM
- Video Output: DisplayPort 1.2
- USB Port: 1x USB 3.0 Port
Gaming goodness
- Remote connector accessible as additional buy
