
Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality VR Headset with Controllers
Explore virtual worlds in comfort with the lightweight Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality headset featuring 1440x1440 per-eye resolution.
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Overview
Key Features
MIXED REALITY HEADSET: Taking just minutes to set-up, the Lenovo Explorer headset combines the thrill of VR with a phenomenal sense of presence; tour top travel destinations, be the hero in the most exciting games, plus more all from the comfort of your own home
COMFORTABLE DESIGN: Journey far and wide in real comfort with this adjustable virtual reality headset; at less than one pound, it's light and perfectly balanced so you'll hardly notice you're wearing it
MULTI-DEVICE INTERACTION: Lenovo Explorer gives your four ways to interact with your virtual world: use the Lenovo motion controllers, your keyboard and mouse, Xbox controllers or Cortana digital assistant for new ways to work, play and explore
ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES: Windows Mixed Reality enables you to transform your laptop or PC into something out of the ordinary with access to over 20,000 Microsoft apps, including the latest games, entertainments, and Microsoft Office Suite
BOX INCLUDES: Lenovo Explorer Headset for Windows Mixed Reality, cable, quick start guide and warranty (motion controllers sold separately)
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Inside-out tracking eliminates the need for external sensors, simplifying setup to a single cable connection
- Under one pound, making it noticeably lighter than most competing VR and mixed reality headsets
- 2880x1440 combined resolution (1440x1440 per eye) delivers a sharp, detailed image
- Supports multiple input methods including motion controllers, Xbox controllers, keyboard and mouse, and Cortana
👎 Cons
- Relies on the Windows Mixed Reality platform, which has received less ongoing software support than competing VR ecosystems
- Inside-out tracking can lose accuracy when controllers move outside the headset cameras' field of view
- The flip-up visor design, while convenient, can let in light around the edges during use
- Limited to PCs with Windows Mixed Reality compatibility — no standalone or console support