The answer, at least from HTCs perspective, is flexibility.

First impressions: it is indeed very light.

Second impressions: dammit, it wont fit over my glasses.

An unremarkable man wearing the Vive XR Elite headset.

Other than a slightly tight fit around the nose, the Vive XR Elite is a comfy wear.

The former are sharp and vibrant, while tracking for the latter is accurate and not too jittery.

Not bad at all, for inside-out tracking.

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Latency, too, is workable but not tangibly faster than on other gaming-focused headsets.

As a PC gaming equipment specifically, Im yet to be convinced that this premium will be worth paying.

The Vive XR Elite virtual reality headset on a table, next to its two wireless controllers.

A Vive XR Elite controller being held in a hand.

The Vive XR Elite headset with its battery pack removed and replaced by temple tips, making it ready for mobile use.