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ArtRage vs Microsoft HoloLens 2

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ArtRage

Software

A digital artist studio with tools that look and work like the real things

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Microsoft HoloLens 2 logo

Microsoft HoloLens 2

Software

Enterprise mixed reality for the modern workplace

From
$3500/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ArtRage artRage Lite at $29.90 is a reduced feature set compared to the $80 Vitae Desktop edition; Microsoft HoloLens 2 narrow field of view of 52 degrees limits visibility of holograms and causes parts of 3D objects to disappear when viewing up close

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ArtRage and Microsoft HoloLens 2 actually diverge.

Attributes where ArtRage and Microsoft HoloLens 2 differ
AttributeArtRageMicrosoft HoloLens 2
Starting priceOn request$3500/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebStandalone AR Headset
FoundedUnknown2015

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ArtRage

Nothing recorded that Microsoft HoloLens 2 does not also cover.

Only in Microsoft HoloLens 2

  • Spatial mapping
  • Hand tracking
  • Eye tracking
  • Holographic display
  • Azure
  • Dynamics 365
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Mixed-reality support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ArtRage

No use cases recorded yet. See the ArtRage review.

Microsoft HoloLens 2

  • VR Gamingnot ArtRage
  • AR Marketingnot ArtRage
  • Virtual Trainingnot ArtRage
  • 3D Visualizationnot ArtRage
  • Immersive Experiencesnot ArtRage

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ArtRage

  • ArtRage Lite at $29.90 is a reduced feature set compared to the $80 Vitae Desktop edition

Microsoft HoloLens 2

  • Narrow field of view of 52 degrees limits visibility of holograms and causes parts of 3D objects to disappear when viewing up close
  • Heavy weight makes extended wearing uncomfortable and impractical for sessions longer than a few hours
  • Short battery life of 2.5 to 5.5 hours limits extended deployments without charging
  • Display is sensitive to bright light and sunlight, with rainbow color artifacts and poor outdoor readability
  • High price of $3,500 limits accessibility to enterprises with substantial budgets

Pricing, plan by plan

ArtRage

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ArtRage review.

Microsoft HoloLens 2

$3500/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft HoloLens 2 review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ArtRage if

Nothing in the data separates ArtRage from Microsoft HoloLens 2 on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

ArtRage review

Choose Microsoft HoloLens 2 if

  • You need spatial mapping.
  • You work on Standalone AR Headset.
  • You also want hand tracking.
Microsoft HoloLens 2 review

Questions people ask

Is ArtRage or Microsoft HoloLens 2 better?
Neither clearly leads. ArtRage starts at On request and Microsoft HoloLens 2 at $3500/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ArtRage or Microsoft HoloLens 2?
ArtRage starts at On request and Microsoft HoloLens 2 at $3500/one-time.
Does ArtRage or Microsoft HoloLens 2 run on more platforms?
ArtRage runs on Web. Microsoft HoloLens 2 runs on Standalone AR Headset.
What can ArtRage do that Microsoft HoloLens 2 cannot?
Microsoft HoloLens 2 covers Spatial mapping, Hand tracking, Eye tracking, Holographic display.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Microsoft HoloLens 2: How long is the battery life of HoloLens 2?

HoloLens 2 battery life is 2.5 to 5.5 hours of active use depending on workload intensity and brightness settings.

Source
Microsoft HoloLens 2: What is the field of view for HoloLens 2?

HoloLens 2 has a 52-degree field of view (43 degrees horizontal and 29 degrees vertical), which is considered narrow and limits the visible hologram area when viewing objects up close.

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Microsoft HoloLens 2: Can HoloLens 2 be worn over glasses?

Yes, HoloLens 2 can be worn directly over glasses with an ergonomic design that allows the visor to flip up, though comfort depends on the glasses' size and weight.

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Microsoft HoloLens 2: What is the price of HoloLens 2?

The HoloLens 2 costs $3,500 USD with enterprise rental options at $125 per month and developer rental at $99 per month.

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