Microsoft HoloLens 2
Microsoft
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- Field of view
- 52°
- Weight
- 566 g
- Battery
- 2.5 hr
The Microsoft HoloLens 2 is a standalone mixed reality headset that projects holographic content into the real world via a laser-based waveguide display. Designed for enterprise applications including remote assistance, training, 3D design, and manufacturing, it features 6DoF inside-out tracking, articulated hand tracking, eye tracking, and spatial mapping -- all powered by a custom Holographic Processing Unit.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Most mature enterprise AR platform with extensive Azure mixed reality ecosystem
- Fully articulated hand tracking with no controllers -- industry-leading interaction model
- Eye tracking enables foveated rendering and natural gaze-based UI interactions
- 52-degree FOV is wider than most AR glasses at launch
- Real-time spatial mapping anchors holograms to physical world with centimeter accuracy
Cons
- 566g headband visor is heavy and conspicuous -- not wearable glasses form factor
- $3,500 price targets enterprise procurement only
- Discontinued in October 2024 -- no hardware successor announced
- 2-3 hour active battery life limits continuous use
- Snapdragon 850 chipset shows its age vs modern AR processors
Full specifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display type | See-through holographic waveguide lenses, 2k 3:2 light engines (laser-scanned MEMS) |
| Resolution | 2048x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 47 |
| Field of view (°) | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 |
| HDR support | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color |
| Not published: Brightness, Virtual screen size | |
| Optics | |
| Optics type | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✕ No |
| Transparency level | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Fits over eyeglasses |
| Physical | |
| Weight (g) | 566 |
| Frame style | headband visor |
| Color options | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No |
| Not published: IP rating | |
| Battery & power | |
| Battery life (hours) | 2.5 |
| Charging method | USB-C |
| Not published: Charging time | |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 5, WiFi 6, USB-C |
| Tethered | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Standalone, Windows |
| Computing | |
| Processing type | on-device |
| Operating system | Windows Holographic OS (Windows 10-based; final feature release 24H1, Nov 2024) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 + 2nd-gen custom Holographic Processing Unit (HPU), 4GB LPDDR4x, 64GB UFS 2.1 (untethered) |
| Sensors & input | |
| Camera | 8MP (5×) |
| Microphones | 5 |
| Speakers | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 6DoF, head, eye, hand, SLAM |
| Gesture control | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Cortana |
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Microsoft HoloLens 2: FAQs
What field of view does the Microsoft HoloLens 2 have?
The Microsoft HoloLens 2 has a recorded field of view of 52 degrees.
How much does the Microsoft HoloLens 2 weigh?
The Microsoft HoloLens 2 weighs 566g according to the manufacturer specification.
How long does the battery last on the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
The Microsoft HoloLens 2 has a rated battery life of 2.5 hours.
Can I use the Microsoft HoloLens 2 with prescription lenses?
Yes, the Microsoft HoloLens 2 supports prescription lenses. The recorded diopter range is Fits over eyeglasses.
Does the Microsoft HoloLens 2 have a camera?
Yes, the Microsoft HoloLens 2 has a built-in camera (8MP).
What devices work with the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
The Microsoft HoloLens 2 lists compatibility with: Standalone, Windows.
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