Which Headset is Right for You?
But which headset is right for you?
We have some options and recommendations depending on your budget and enthusiasm for immersive virtual reality tech.
Best Affordable VR
Meta Quest 2
Great | Differentiating FeaturesWireless.
Doesn’t require a PC.
Good | Most Have ItMobile games aren’t as good as fully fleshed out titles on PC.
Average | Competitors May Be BetterLimited battery life.
Poor image quality in comparison to other dedicated headsets.
Speakers aren’t great.
Virtual reality has a stigma of affordability and practicality.
The Meta Quest 2 achieves this by having a built-inSnapdragon XR2SoC and 6 GB of RAM.
The headset packs a single 90 Hz LCD screen, with a 1832x1920 resolution for each eye.
Also, experimental support for 120Hz refresh was added with a recent software update.
It features six-degree tracking support through four cameras built into the headset and includes a pair of controllers.
Perhaps one of the more intriguing aspects of the Meta Quest 2 is its modularity.
A 256 GB model is also available for an extra $100.
Best Mid-Range VR
HP Reverb G2
Great | Differentiating FeaturesAmazing displays.
Easy to set up.
Good | Most Have ItInside out tracking is good, but could be better.
Average | Competitors May Be BetterVelcro head strap.
We recommend the HP Reverb G2 as perhaps the best mid-range option.
These displays are among the best in the consumer VR space.
Unlike the Quest 2, it isn’t wireless and needs to be tethered to a PC.
Another discussion point of the Reverb G2 is that it supports theWindows Mixed Realityplatform, in addition toSteamVR.
This means you aren’t required to have a Meta/Facebook account like you are with Oculus devices.
The use of 1.5V batteries is recommended.
Best High-End VR
Valve Index
Great | Differentiating FeaturesAwesome controllers.
High FOV (field of view).
Good | Most Have ItOther headsets have higher image quality.
Limited experiences have finger tracking
Average | Competitors May Be BetterExpensive.
This is the go-to choice for VR enthusiasts.
It features two 1440x1600 LCD screens with a refresh rate that goes from 80Hz to 144Hz.
If you’re spending this much on a VR headset,verify your PCis up to snuff.
Valve recommends a GTX 1070 or better, and a quad-core CPU.
