Asus is preparing to launch its Tarius VR headset, a device that could challenge the Meta Quest 3 by incorporating some of the best features from Meta’s top headset, alongside new enhancements.
The Tarius headset, part of the Asus ROG family, is expected to focus heavily on gaming, offering a high-end experience with eye-tracking, face-tracking, and high-quality displays.
Leaks suggest the Tarius will feature micro-OLED or QD-LCD screens with local dimming, ensuring high contrast for vivid visuals. These specs point to a premium device, with the potential to rival the Apple Vision Pro in terms of display quality.
While the headset may use the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset, similar to the Meta Quest 3, its impressive screens could be better suited for PCVR, particularly with a high-end Asus PC.
The Tarius headset could be a hybrid, offering both standalone VR and PCVR experiences, making it a direct competitor to devices like the HTC Vive Focus Vision.
Thanks to the Horizon OS, the Tarius has an advantage in software, offering a suite of exclusive features not found on other VR platforms. If Asus can balance performance with comfort and weight, the Tarius could become the ultimate VR enthusiast headset.
The headset is expected to be priced at the high end, but its combination of powerful hardware and Horizon OS could make it the ideal choice for VR gamers who want the best of both worlds.
With more details expected soon, the Tarius is shaping up to be a top contender in the VR market.
