Varjo XR-4 Mixed Reality Headset - 3840 x 3744 Per Eye

Varjo XR-4 Mixed Reality Headset puts a wide virtual cockpit, vehicle cabin, or training environment in front of the wearer. Its dual mini-LED displays show 3840 x 3744 resolution per eye, while front-mounted cameras blend physical controls with rendered scenes.

The headset belongs to Varjo's professional mixed reality lineup for training and simulation. It connects to a Windows computer rather than operating as a self-contained wireless headset, placing PC graphics performance and deployment requirements at the center of the experience.

Displays Built for Simulation

Varjo specifies 3840 x 3744 resolution per eye, up to 51 pixels per degree, and a 120° x 105° field of view. The display system covers 98% sRGB and 96% DCI-P3, with a stated 1:10,000 contrast ratio.

Varjo also lists automatic interpupillary-distance adjustment from 56-72 mm and eye tracking at 200 hertz. Foveated rendering uses gaze data to concentrate rendering detail where the wearer is looking, a useful approach for demanding PC-based simulations.

Cameras, Tracking, and Connections

Two 20-megapixel cameras provide the headset's color passthrough view. A 300 kpix LiDAR sensor reaches 7 meters, while depth-aware occlusion, hand occlusion, dynamic masks, and chroma-key compositing support mixed reality scenes with physical equipment.

Inside-out tracking is built in, and the headset also supports SteamVR tracking. Varjo lists DTS spatial-audio speakers, noise-canceling microphones, glasses support, and a zero-gravity fit. The published specification gives the headset a weight of 665 g and the headband a weight of 356 g.

UploadVR's hands-on comparison records the XR-4 Series at 90 hertz and places its display resolution above the earlier Varjo XR-3 configuration. The same report describes the XR-4 as tethered and positions it for seated visualization and training rather than active gaming.

Price and Professional Position

The base Varjo XR-4 launched at starting at $3,990 for enterprise orders. UploadVR lists the XR-4 Focal Edition at $9,990, separating the standard model from the autofocus passthrough version.

That pricing places the XR-4 above mainstream standalone headsets and closer to specialized simulation equipment. Apple Vision Pro starts at $3,499 with 256 GB of storage, while the XR-4 depends on its connected PC for storage and application processing.

Best Fit for Training Workflows

Varjo XR-4 Mixed Reality Headset is built for professional teams that need high-resolution virtual imagery, a broad field of view, and physical-object integration. Its 200 hertz eye tracking, 300 kpix LiDAR, and 20-megapixel passthrough cameras give developers a broad technical toolkit.

The limits are equally concrete: the headset is tethered, requires a capable Windows PC, and weighs 665 g before the 356 g headband is included. UploadVR also found that passthrough quality did not match the headset's on-paper camera specifications in its hands-on evaluation.