XRSpace Manova

XRSpace Manova is a new virtual reality-headset that looks as if it came straight out of Ready Player One. The headset has been developed with several key features in mind. XRSpace focuses on standalone-functies and is developing a complete world that should give VR-multiplayer a significant boost.

Unlike many other VR-headset, XRSpace is not specifically aimed at gaming. With the powerful built-in Snapdragon 845 processor, this is of course possible, but the real strength of XRSpace lies in the social multiplayer platform. In this world, you can get together with friends or family to play a game or watch a film. Especially in times of ‘social-distancing’, this sounds like the perfect solution to be together remotely.

A key feature of the XRSpace Manova is the fact that it is a standalone VR-headset. This means you do not need an external computer. With the built-in processor (Snapdragon 845), you have enough graphical power to play games and run more demanding VR-applicaties smoothly. Additionally, the headset uses inside-out tracking technology that even tracks your hand movements.

The XRSpace is also fully future-proof made. The company claims to have made the first standalone 5G-headset with the Manova. This means you can use the headset anywhere and anytime once 5G is rolled out.

The XRSpace boasts impressive specifications, putting it in direct competition with the newly released Oculus Quest and Quest 2. Both headsets operate standalone (without a computer) and offer inside-out tracking with the possibility of hand tracking. The built-in Snapdragon 845 is comparable to the processor in the Oculus Quest 2 (and also Pico Neo 2), however, XRSpace claims that the Manova is overall 25% more powerful than the original Oculus Quest.

Although the XRSpace is slightly larger than the Oculus Quest, it weighs only 470 grams. This is 20% lighter than the Oculus Quest. In addition to these improvements, the XRSpace Manova also has a larger battery, a better screen, and a higher refresh rate than the Oculus Quest.

At the moment, XRSpace is only available for pre-order. The current expected release is Q3 of 2020. Hopefully, we can expect the XRSpace Manova later this year!