The Snapdragon XR+ Gen 2 refines Qualcomm’s hardware that enables virtual and mixed reality meetings. Read more Qualcomm CES 2024 tech news.
Qualcomm made two big reveals at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, including detailing its on-device AI for the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip for virtual and mixed reality headsets. Qualcomm continued the classic CES trend of showing off the latest automotive tech with its Snapdragon Digital Chassis platform, which enables connected car services for on-the-go work and life efficiency.
Author’s note: This article will be updated to reflect the Jan. 10 Qualcomm keynote. Also, TechRepublic is covering CES 2024 remotely.Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chips enhance mixed and virtual reality meetings
The Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 is the follow up to the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 Platform for AI, VR and mixed reality. The Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 offers the following:
4.3K by 4.3K per eye resolution.
90 frames per second.
Supports 12 or more concurrent cameras for movement tracking
Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity.
The Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 has higher GPU frequency by 15% and CPU frequency by 20% compared to the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2. That helps the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 provide smoother “room-scale screens, life-size overlays and virtual desktops,” said Hugo Swart, vice president and general manager of XR, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
