HoloLens hardware details
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Contributors
Microsoft HoloLens is the world's first fully untethered holographic computer. HoloLens redefines personal computing through holographic experiences to empower you in new ways. HoloLens blends cutting-edge optics and sensors to deliver 3D holograms pinned to the real world around you.
How to get Microsoft HoloLens
Microsoft HoloLens is available to purchase as a both a Development Edition and a Commercial Suite configuration (which includes a warranty and enterprise features for added security and device management). If you're in North America, you can also rent HoloLens through a partner.
Click here for more details on purchasing or renting Microsoft HoloLens.
Device Specifications
Optics
- See-through holographic lenses (waveguides)
- 2 HD 16:9 light engines
- Automatic pupillary distance calibration
- Holographic Resolution: 2.3M total light points
- Holographic Density: >2.5k radiants (light points per radian)
Sensors
- 1 IMU
- 4 environment understanding cameras
- 1 depth camera
- 1 2MP photo / HD video camera
- Mixed reality capture
- 4 microphones
- 1 ambient light sensor
Human Understanding
- Spatial sound
- Gaze tracking
- Gesture input
- Voice support
Input / Output / Connectivity
- Built-in speakers
- Audio 3.5mm jack
- Volume up/down
- Brightness up/down
- Power button
- Battery status LEDs
- Wi-Fi 802.11ac
- Micro USB 2.0
- Bluetooth 4.1 LE
Power
- Battery Life
- 2-3 hours of active use
- Up to 2 weeks of standby time
- Fully functional when charging
- Passively cooled (no fans)
Processors
- Intel 32 bit architecture with TPM 2.0 support
- Custom-built Microsoft Holographic Processing Unit (HPU 1.0)
Weight
- 579g
Memory
- 64GB Flash
- 2GB RAM
What's in the box
- HoloLens Development Edition
- Clicker
- Carrying case
- Charger and cable
- Microfiber cloth
- Nose pads
- Overhead strap
OS and Apps
- Windows 10
- Windows Store
- Holograms
- Microsoft Edge
- Photos
- Settings
- Windows Feedback
- Calibration
- Learn Gestures
What you need to develop
Safety Eyewear
HoloLens has been tested and found to conform to the basic impact protection requirements of ANSI Z87.1, CSA Z94.3 and EN 166