# Headphone-Integrated VR Headsets CES 2018 Introduces the Next-Generation HTC VIVE Pro VR Headset By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-vive-pro References: [macrumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/01/08/htc-vive-pro-vr-headset/) & [blog.vive](https://blog.vive.com/us/2018/01/08/htc-vive-raises-bar-premium-vr-new-vive-pro-upgrade-wireless-vive-adaptor/) At CES 2018, [HTC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-2) introduced its newest [virtual reality headset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-vr-headset-concept), the HTC VIVE Pro. The VIVE Pro headset boasts two OLED displays with high resolutions that significantly improve upon the resolution currently offered by the existing Vive headset. As a truly immersive virtual reality experience puts a premium on visuals, but also engages one's other senses, the next-generation headset also features built-in [high-performance headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-headphones). With noise-canceling features and dual microphones, this new feature promises to immerse people in new worlds like never before through unparalleled sights and sounds. Along with the all-new VIVE Pro headset, HTC is also introducing a Vive Wireless Adaptor that brings wireless capabilities to both the Vive and the VIVE Pro. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Immersive Virtual Reality:** The improved resolution and headphones on the HTC VIVE Pro headset provide a more immersive virtual reality experience. - **Integrated Audio Technology:** The built-in high-performance headphones and dual microphones on the VIVE Pro headset serve as disruptive innovation opportunities in the audio technology industry. - **Wireless VR:** The Vive Wireless Adaptor introduces disruptive innovation opportunities in the wireless technology industry for both the Vive and the VIVE Pro. ### Who This Affects Most - **Virtual Reality:** The HTC VIVE Pro headset showcases the newest innovation opportunities in virtual reality technology. - **Audio Technology:** The built-in headphones and dual microphones on the VIVE Pro headset provide significant opportunities for innovation in the audio technology industry. - **Wireless Technology:** The Vive Wireless Adaptor serves as a major innovation opportunity for the wireless technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Goggle-Shaped VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-2.md) - [Wireless Portable VR Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-focus-3.md) - [Personal Computer-Based VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computerbased-vr-headsets.md) - [Compact Featherlight VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigscreen-beyond-headset.md) - [Precision Visuals VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpvr-e4-pc-vr-gaming-headset.md) - [Accessible PCVR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimax-crystal-light.md) - [Professional-Grade VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-quest-pro.md) - [Lightweight VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-vr-headset.md) - [Retina-Level VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retinalevel-vr-headset.md)