Microsoft HoloLens 2

Enterprise mixed reality for the modern workplace

As of 30 August 2026, Microsoft HoloLens 2 starts at $3500/one-time. Microsoft HoloLens 2 is an untethered mixed reality headset designed for enterprise applications. Softwr lists it under AR VR. Microsoft HoloLens 2 is made by Microsoft Corporation, launched in 1975, available on VR and AR.

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Overview

What Microsoft HoloLens 2 does

Microsoft HoloLens 2 is an untethered mixed reality headset designed for enterprise applications. It features advanced hand and eye tracking, spatial mapping, and runs Windows Mixed Reality platform for industrial, medical, and educational use cases.

What people use it for

VR Gaming
AR Marketing
Virtual Training
3D Visualization
Immersive Experiences

Where it falls short

Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about 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

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Capabilities

Features

Spatial mapping
Hand tracking
Eye tracking
Holographic display
Azure
Integration with Azure
Dynamics 365
Integration with Dynamics 365
Microsoft Teams
Integration with Microsoft Teams
Mixed-reality support
Available on mixed-reality
Windows support
Available on windows
Enterprise support
Available on enterprise

Answered, with sources

Questions people ask

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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.

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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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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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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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Behind it

Who makes Microsoft HoloLens 2

Company: Microsoft Corporation
Based in: Redmond, Washington

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