Microsoft HoloLens 2

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Microsoft HoloLens 2
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype Integrated HMD
Platform Windows Mixed Reality
Developer Microsoft
Price $3,500
Website https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/hololens
Predecessor Microsoft HoloLens
System
Operating System Windows Holographic OS
Storage
Display
Resolution 2k 3:2 light engines
Image
Optics
Optics See-through holographic lenses (waveguides)
Tracking
Tracking 6DOF, World-scale positional tracking
Rotational Tracking Accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer
Audio
Audio microphone array of 5 channels, built-in spatial sound
Camera 4 visible light head tracking, 2 IR eye tracking
Connectivity
Connectivity WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5, USB-C
Power USB-PD for fast charging
Device
Weight 566g


Introduction

for folks older than 13 retinal scan for authentication not positioned as consumer product, though anyone can purchase one for employees using their hands at work, not stuck at computers/desks (factory floors, fixing jet propulsion engine you can wear glasses with them


compared to predecessor: more comfortable, large field of view, easier gestures, better detection of real-life objects, more accurate hand tracking new: Azure Kinect sensor, an ARM processor, eye-tracking sensors, and an entirely different display system

Release and Pricing

Purchase from Microsoft Store, Insight, or SHI.

Hardware

  • HoloLens 2 device
  • Carrying case
  • Overhead strap
  • Microfiber cloth
  • Charger
  • USB-C cable

Specs

  • HPU: Second-generation custom-built holographic processing unit
  • Memory: 4-GB LPDDR4x system DRAM
  • Storage: 64-GB UFS 2.1

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/hololens/hardware#

Setup Tutorial

must have microsoft account dial at the back optional top band magnetic brow band

Input Devices

Accessories

HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset - Red https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/hyperx-cloud-ii-gaming-headset-red/8pc2qjgpp29z

Apps

Stores

Developer

Images

History

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