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	The [[Varjo XR-4]] is a professional [[PC-Powered VR\|PC-powered]] [[mixed reality]] and [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] announced on November 27, 2023, by [[Varjo\|Varjo Technologies]]. Representing the fourth generation of Varjo's mixed reality technology, the XR-4 series eliminated subscription requirements, introduced inside-out tracking as standard, and offered professional-grade specifications at a revised price point for its class.<ref~~>{{cite web\|url~~=~~https://varjo.com/press-release/~~varjo-releases-new-xr-4-series-to-deliver-mixed-reality-experiences-indistinguishable-from-natural-sight/\|title=Varjo Releases New XR-4 Series to Deliver Mixed Reality Experiences Indistinguishable from Natural Sight\|publisher=Varjo\|date=November 27, 2023\|access-date=June 3, 2025}}</~~ref~~>		The [[Varjo XR-4]] is a professional [[PC-Powered VR\|PC-powered]] [[mixed reality]] and [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] announced on November 27, 2023, by [[Varjo\|Varjo Technologies]].<ref name="varjo-xr4-product" /> Representing the fourth generation of Varjo's mixed reality technology, the XR-4 series eliminated subscription requirements, introduced inside-out tracking as standard, and offered professional-grade specifications at a revised price point for its class.<ref name="varjo-announcement" />
	==History==		==History==
	The XR-4 development began in 2022 following feedback from [[Varjo XR-3]] customers and success of the subscription-free [[Varjo Aero]]. Key development goals included democratizing professional mixed reality, aiming for high visual fidelity in both virtual and passthrough modes, and eliminating external tracking requirements.<ref~~>{{cite web\|url~~=~~https://www.~~cnbc.com/2023/11/27/finnish-startup-varjo-launches-3990-xr-4-mixed-reality-headset.html\|title=Finnish startup Varjo launches $3,990 XR-4 mixed reality headset\|publisher=CNBC\|date=November 27, 2023\|access-date=June 3, 2025}}</~~ref~~>		The XR-4 development began in 2022 following feedback from [[Varjo XR-3]] customers and success of the subscription-free [[Varjo Aero]]. Key development goals included democratizing professional mixed reality, aiming for high visual fidelity in both virtual and passthrough modes, and eliminating external tracking requirements.<ref name="cnbc" />
	===Major Improvements over XR-3===		===Major Improvements over XR-3===
	*51 PPD uniform resolution (vs dual-display system)		*51 PPD uniform resolution (vs dual-display system)
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	==Breakthrough Features==		==Breakthrough Features==
	===Gaze-Driven Autofocus (Focal Edition)===		===Gaze-Driven Autofocus (Focal Edition)===
	World's first XR autofocus system:		World's first XR autofocus system:<ref name="varjo-autofocus" />
	*'''Technology''': Liquid lens with 200Hz response		*'''Technology''': Liquid lens with 200Hz response
	*'''Focus Range''': 20cm to infinity		*'''Focus Range''': 20cm to infinity
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	*$9,990		*$9,990
	===[[XR-4 Secure Edition]]===		===[[XR-4 Secure Edition]]===
	Government/Defense variant:		Government/Defense variant:<ref name="varjo-secure" />
	*[[TAA]]/[[BAA]] compliant		*[[TAA]]/[[BAA]] compliant
	*Secure boot process		*Secure boot process
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	==Market Reception==		==Market Reception==
	===Launch Impact===		===Launch Impact===
	The XR-4 announcement generated significant attention:		The XR-4 announcement generated significant attention<ref name="skarredghost" />:
	*'''Price Point''': $3,990 for the standard edition was a notable reduction from the previous XR-3.		*'''Price Point''': $3,990 for the standard edition was a notable reduction from the previous XR-3.
	*'''No Subscription''': Praised by enterprise customers.		*'''No Subscription''': Praised by enterprise customers.
	*'''Feature Set''': Considered comprehensive for its price in the professional market.		*'''Feature Set''': Considered comprehensive for its price in the professional market.
	*'''Availability''': Global launch in 40+ countries.		*'''Availability''': Global launch in 40+ countries.<ref name="auganix" />

	===Critical Response===		===Critical Response===

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	===Versus Apple Vision Pro===		===Versus Apple Vision Pro===
	'''XR-4 Advantages''': Higher virtual resolution, PC-powered performance for demanding applications, established professional ecosystem, potentially more robust tracking for certain professional use cases.		'''XR-4 Advantages''': Higher virtual resolution, PC-powered performance for demanding applications, established professional ecosystem, potentially more robust tracking for certain professional use cases.

	'''Vision Pro Advantages''': Standalone operation, advanced consumer-facing OS and apps, highly integrated hand/eye tracking for its interface.		'''Vision Pro Advantages''': Standalone operation, advanced consumer-facing OS and apps, highly integrated hand/eye tracking for its interface.
	===Versus Meta Quest Pro/3===		===Versus Meta Quest Pro/3===
	'''XR-4 Advantages''': Significantly higher resolution, professional-grade tools and support, superior passthrough fidelity (especially Focal Edition).		'''XR-4 Advantages''': Significantly higher resolution, professional-grade tools and support, superior passthrough fidelity (especially Focal Edition).

	'''Quest Advantages''': Standalone, much lower price, larger consumer content library.		'''Quest Advantages''': Standalone, much lower price, larger consumer content library.
	===Versus HTC Vive XR Elite===		===Versus HTC Vive XR Elite===
	'''XR-4 Advantages''': Higher resolution, generally superior passthrough quality, more advanced eye tracking.		'''XR-4 Advantages''': Higher resolution, generally superior passthrough quality, more advanced eye tracking.

	'''Vive Advantages''': Standalone option, lower price point.		'''Vive Advantages''': Standalone option, lower price point.

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