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ConnectWise vs Microsoft HoloLens 2

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ConnectWise

Remote Work

Software built to power your business

From
On request
Rated
-
Microsoft HoloLens 2 logo

Microsoft HoloLens 2

AR/VR & Metaverse

Enterprise mixed reality for the modern workplace

From
$3500/one-time
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ConnectWise rMM, backup and cybersecurity products require filling out a quote request form rather than showing a price; only ScreenConnect remote support pricing is shown directly on the site, per connectwise.com, August 2026; 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 ConnectWise and Microsoft HoloLens 2 actually diverge.

Attributes where ConnectWise and Microsoft HoloLens 2 differ
AttributeConnectWiseMicrosoft HoloLens 2
Starting priceOn request$3500/one-time
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWebStandalone AR Headset
CategoryRemote WorkAR/VR & Metaverse
FoundedUnknown2015

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

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 ConnectWise

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.

ConnectWise

No use cases recorded yet. See the ConnectWise review.

Microsoft HoloLens 2

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

Where each one falls short

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

ConnectWise

  • RMM, backup and cybersecurity products require filling out a quote request form rather than showing a price; only ScreenConnect remote support pricing is shown directly on the site, per connectwise.com, August 2026

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

ConnectWise

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ConnectWise review.

Microsoft HoloLens 2

$3500/one-time

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

Which should you pick?

Choose ConnectWise if

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

Choose Microsoft HoloLens 2 if

  • You need spatial mapping.
  • You work on Standalone AR Headset.
  • You also want hand tracking.

Questions people ask

Is ConnectWise or Microsoft HoloLens 2 better?
Neither clearly leads. ConnectWise 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, ConnectWise or Microsoft HoloLens 2?
ConnectWise starts at On request and Microsoft HoloLens 2 at $3500/one-time.
Does ConnectWise or Microsoft HoloLens 2 run on more platforms?
ConnectWise runs on Web. Microsoft HoloLens 2 runs on Standalone AR Headset.
What can ConnectWise 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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