Create new experiences for a new reality
With mixed reality, the third wave of computing should be open. Build and manage apps and solutions for the HoloLens 2.
Find which HoloLens 2 is right for you
Explore the different HoloLens 2 devices, estimate their economic impact on your business, and find the one that fits your needs.
Design for immersion and interactivity
HoloLens 2 Development Edition is the most comfortable mixed reality device available – all enhanced by the reliability, security, and scalability of cloud and AI services from Microsoft.
Build with Azure Mixed Reality Services
To assist developers in building mixed reality applications, Microsoft Azure provides a suite of services that associate and render 3D holographic content with people, places, and things.
Build mixed reality applications with Unity Pro
Leverage the power of immersive and interactive experiences across every stage of your development lifecycle using Unity’s real-time 3D platform.
Build 3D data for real-time development
Pixyz allows you to quickly import, prep, and optimize your large CAD, mesh and point cloud models for real-time visualizations in Unity.
Tech specs
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 |
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Sensors |
Head tracking: 4 visible light cameras
Eye tracking: 2 IR cameras Depth: 1-MP Time-of-Flight (ToF) depth sensor IMU: Accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer Camera: 8-MP stills, 1080p30 video |
Audio and speech |
Microphone array: 5 channels
Speakers: Built-in spatial sound |
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 Windows Hello: Enterprise-grade security with iris recognition |
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 and connectivity |
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 Compute Platform
HPU: Second-generation custom-built holographic processing unit Memory: 4-GB LPDDR4x system DRAM Storage: 64-GB UFS 2.1 WiFi: Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac 2×2) Bluetooth: 5 USB: USB Type-C |
Fit |
Single size
Fits over glasses |
Weight |
1.24 lbs (566 g)
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Software |
Windows Holographic Operating System
Microsoft Edge Dynamics 365 Remote Assist Dynamics 365 Guides 3D Viewer |
Power |
Battery life: 2–3 hours of active use
Charging: USB-PD for fast charging Cooling: Passive (no fans) Contains lithium batteries: See more information > |
What’s in the box |
HoloLens 2 device
Carrying case Overhead strap Microfiber cloth Charger USB-C cable |
