| Last Updated: September 9, 2019 by GlitchMindSeptember 9, 2019

Mixed reality is enhancing the way humans interact with their environment and Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 is on the cutting edge. The wireless headset connects to WiFi and enables users to see holograms using an expanded field of view. On top of that, operators are able to read text and see complex details on 3D images.

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The gadget is comfortably fitting with a flippable visor allowing ease of transport between mixed reality and reality. The one size fits all feature easily adapts to the user’s shape and can be worn seamlessly over glasses. The device weighs approximately 1.2 pounds or 566 grams.

The Specs

Microsoft HoloLens 2 side view

Display

See-through holographic lenses (waveguides)

Display optimization for 3D eye position

Sensors

4 visible light cameras

Camera: 8-MP stills, 1080p30 video

Audio and Speech

Microphone array: 5 channels

Built-in spatial sound

Human Understanding

Hand tracking: Two-handed fully articulated model, direct manipulation

Real-Time Eye Tracking

Voice: Command and control on-device; natural language with internet connectivity

Software

Windows Holographic Operating System

Microsoft Edge

Dynamics 365 Remote Assist

Computing

64 Gigs of storage

Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 Compute Platform

HoloLens 2 Price

If you want to purchase the device itself, the current price is $3,500.



There are also subscription options available ranging from $125 per user per month for the HoloLens 2 with the 365 Remote Assist and then the developer edition priced at $99 per month.

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You can preorder the HoloLens 2 at microsoft.com/preorder. HoloLens 2 preorders are only being collected currently for the US, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, and United Kingdom.

Microsoft announced that the mixed reality device will officially go on sale in September of 2019. Stay tuned for more information as the release date draws closer.

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