In layman's terms, the Standalone Vive VR headset will not require a high-end PC to function, the way the original Vive does. If that wasn't enough, Standalone Vive VR headset will not require users to tether their phones to it, either: which means, ideally, it should be the closest that it can get to a standalone VR headset for now. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 is being marketed on the back that it is VR and AR-ready from grounds-up and the newly announced Standalone Vive VR headset is based on the same mobile processor. The Vive VR headset connects to a PC through a cable at the back, and also offers a headphone jack for audio out. Also Read: HTC Vive VR headset finally launched in India, one year after going official

Source: India Today July 27, 2017 09:22 UTC