HoloLens 2 : A new generation of holographic computing
Microsoft HoloLens, known under development as Project Baraboo, is a pair of mixed reality smartglasses developed and manufactured by Microsoft. HoloLens was one of the first computers running the Windows Mixed Reality platform under the Windows 10 operating system. The HoloLens can trace its lineage to Kinect, an add-on for Microsoft's Xbox gaming console that was introduced in 2010.
The first HoloLens headset ushered in the concept of mixed reality, a form of augmented reality that mixes the real world with virtual objects. It’s a pair of smart glasses rather than a full-blown headset, but it was still a chunky device.
The second-generation HoloLens, is here, known as HoloLens 2 with an upgrade to its previous model.
The first HoloLens headset ushered in the concept of mixed reality, a form of augmented reality that mixes the real world with virtual objects. It’s a pair of smart glasses rather than a full-blown headset, but it was still a chunky device.
The second-generation HoloLens, is here, known as HoloLens 2 with an upgrade to its previous model.
Work smarter with the ultimate mixed reality device
Elevate understanding. Stay present. Make better decisions.
HoloLens 2 offers the most comfortable and immersive mixed reality experience available, with industry-leading solutions that deliver value in minutes—all enhanced by the reliability, security, and scalability of cloud and AI services from Microsoft.
Immersive
See more holograms at once through the greatly increased field of view. Read the text and see intricate details on 3D images more easily and comfortably with industry-leading resolution.
Ergonomic
Wear HoloLens 2 longer and more comfortable with a dial-in fit system designed for extended use. And keep your glasses on—the headset slides right over them. When it's time to switch tasks, flip the visor up to step out of mixed reality.
Instinctual
Touch, grasp, and move holograms in ways that feel natural—they respond a lot like real objects. Log in to HoloLens 2 instantly and securely using just your eyes with Windows Hello. And voice commands work even in noisy industrial environments through smart microphones and natural language speech processing.
Untethered
Move freely, with no wires or external packs to get in your way. The HoloLens 2 headset is a self-contained computer with Wi-Fi connectivity, which means that everything you need goes with you while you work.| HOLOLENS 2 TECH SPECS | |
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| Display | |
| Optics | See-through holographic lenses (waveguides) |
| Resolution | 2k 3:2 light engines |
| Holographic density | >2.5k radiants (light points per radian) |
| Eye-based rendering | Display optimization for 3D eye position |
| Sensors | |
| Head tracking | |
| Eye tracking | |
| Depth | Azure Kinect sensor |
| IMU | Accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer |
| Camera | 8MP stills, 1080p30 video |
| Audio & speech | |
| Microphone array | 5 channels |
| Speakers | Built-in, spatial audio |
| Human understanding | |
| Hand tracking | Two-handed fully articulated model, direct manipulation |
| Eye tracking | Real-time tracking |
| Voice | Command and control on-device, Natural Language with internet connectivity |
| Environment understanding | |
| 6DoF tracking | World-scale positional tracking |
| Spatial mapping | Real-time environment mesh |
| Mixed reality capture | Mixed hologram and physical environment photos and videos |
| Compute & connectivity | |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 Compute Platform |
| HPU | 2nd generation custom-built holographic processing unit |
| WiFi | 802.11ac 2x2 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| USB | USB Type-C |