{"id":25908,"date":"2024-07-11T09:50:16","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T09:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/85ff34bf-f6f7-4878-80c1-5f155e7af14b12"},"modified":"2024-07-11T09:50:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T09:50:16","slug":"the-best-vr-headsets-for-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.worldtechguide.net\/the-best-vr-headsets-for-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The best VR headsets for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been tempted to buy a VR headset after seeing the <span class=\"waslinkname\">Apple Vision Pro<\/span> in action, you\u2019re not alone. And the best news is, you don\u2019t have to spend $3,500 to get your hands on a good machine. Some of the best VR headsets include the Meta Quest 3 \u2014 it\u2019s available for a much more reasonable $500, which is a tad more digestible by our standards. Whether you want a more expansive virtual workspace or you want to give the undead a run for their money, there are some great VR headsets out there that will be useful in a variety of situations.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"how-we-test-vr-headsets\">How we test VR headsets<\/h2>\n<p>I tend to judge VR headsets on a few basic criteria: Ergonomics, immersion and controls. It&#8217;s not that hard to shove a mobile display into a plastic headset and strap some cheap elastic headbands onto it. But it takes skill to craft something that&#8217;s well balanced and doesn&#8217;t feel uncomfortable after 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>My test for ergonomics is fairly simple: How long can I wear a headset until I start to feel discomfort? For the most ergonomic devices, like the Quest 3, that could easily be an hour or two. But heavier PC hardware often feels cumbersome after just 15 minutes \u2014 you won\u2019t find headsets guilty of that in this guide.<\/p>\n<p>Immersion, meanwhile, comes from having high resolution screens with fast refresh rates, so everything looks sharp and smooth. Field of view is also a major element, as it describes how well VR screens can cover what you see. Having a narrow field of view makes it feel like you\u2019re looking through a pair of binoculars, and limits your sense of \u201cpresence,\u201d or the idea that you\u2019re actually transported to a virtual world.<\/p>\n<p>A wide field of view, on the other hand, can make it seem like you\u2019re actually flying over the globe in Google Earth. We look at a few popular games, like <em>Superhot<\/em>, <em>Beat Saber <\/em>and <em>Pistol Whip<\/em>, on every headset to judge how immersed we feel.<\/p>\n<p>The best controllers fit naturally in your hands and offer accurate tracking. The industry has basically adopted the design of Meta\u2019s excellent touch controllers, but we&#8217;re also seeing intriguing leaps forward like Valve&#8217;s finger tracking gamepads. We judge controllers based on how easy they are to hold, how they hold up to sweaty gameplay sessions and how easily headsets can track their position in space.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"best-vr-headsets-for-2024\">Best VR headsets for 2024<\/h2>\n<div id=\"2b2d04036ae140fd93123b8cdeba4516\" class=\"pd-list commerce-module\" data-jump-link-target><!-- amazon_B0C8VKH1ZH --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><span class=\"waslinkname\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wp.worldtechguide.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/the-best-vr-headsets-for-2024.jpg\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.worldtechguide.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/the-best-vr-headsets-for-2024.jpg\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photo by Devindra Hardawar \/ Engadget<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><span class=\"waslinkname\"><strong>Meta Quest 3 VR headset review<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Storage capacity:<\/strong> 128GB | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> 2.2 hours | <strong>Field of view:<\/strong> 110 degrees (horizontal), 96 degrees (vertical) | <strong>Max refresh rate: <\/strong>120Hz<\/p>\n<p>The long-awaited follow-up to the Quest 2 is an upgrade in every respect: It\u2019s more comfortable to wear, it has higher quality screens and it has full-color mixed reality cameras, allowing you to see the real world alongside virtual elements. While it\u2019s more expensive at <span class=\"waslinkname\">$500<\/span>, it\u2019s also a far more capable headset than the Quest 2, with hardware and optics that will keep you happily immersed in VR for years.<\/p>\n<p>The Quest 3 is powered by Qualcomm\u2019s Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip, which Meta says has double the graphics power of the Quest 2. That additional power is noticeable in games like <em>Red Matter 2<\/em>, which feature updated textures that deliver an experience closer to PC VR. The Quest 3\u2019s new displays run at 2,064 by 2,208 pixels per eye, offering an even better experience than the PlayStation VR2. Its mixed reality cameras also let you easily see the real world, in case you need to quickly answer a text or Slack message. And they enable games that can be built around your room.<\/p>\n<p>What makes the Quest 3 interesting is that it offers more than just solid VR: It also gives you a glimpse at what a mixed reality future could be. While it\u2019s not as sharp or capable as Apple\u2019s Vision Pro, that\u2019s understandable. And just like previous Quest headsets, you can also plug it into a gaming PC for higher quality VR experiences.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pros-cons large-view\">\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleCheckmark icon\"><\/span><span class=\"title\">Pros<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sharp new screens and lenses<\/li>\n<li>More compact than Quest 2<\/li>\n<li>Faster performance<\/li>\n<li>Mixed reality cameras make it easier to see the real world<\/li>\n<li>Adjustable for glasses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleX icon\"><\/span><span class=\"title\">Cons<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More expensive than before<\/li>\n<li>Only 128GB of storage to start<\/li>\n<li>No battery life improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\">$429 at Walmart<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"a9463bb5ea4d446ca87a63d44c3725e0\" class=\"pd-list commerce-module\" data-jump-link-target><!-- manual_85ff34bf-f6f7-4878-80c1-5f155e7af14b_1709046101275 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><span class=\"waslinkname\"><img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wp.worldtechguide.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/the-best-vr-headsets-for-2024-1.jpg\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.worldtechguide.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/the-best-vr-headsets-for-2024-1.jpg\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photo by Devindra Hardawar \/ Engadget<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><span class=\"waslinkname\"><strong>Apple Vision Pro review<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Storage capacity:<\/strong> 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> 2 hours | <strong>Field of view:<\/strong> 100 degrees | <strong>Max refresh rate: <\/strong>100Hz<\/p>\n<p>With the <span class=\"waslinkname\">Vision Pro<\/span>, Apple is attempting to do for VR what the iPod did for media players, and what the iPhone did for smartphones. It\u2019s a bold, $3,500 gamble to reshape the world of VR around Apple\u2019s idea of \u201cspatial computing.\u201d It\u2019s incredibly expensive, somewhat uncomfortable and surprisingly buggy, but the <span class=\"waslinkname\">Vision Pro<\/span> is the biggest leap forward we\u2019ve seen in the stagnating VR industry in years. Most people shouldn\u2019t buy it, but if you\u2019re a developer or someone with money to burn and want the best immersive headset today, it\u2019s truly in a league of its own.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pros-cons large-view\">\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleCheckmark icon\"><\/span><span class=\"title\">Pros<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Incredible Micro-OLED screens<\/li>\n<li>Intuitive gesture controls<\/li>\n<li>Convincing Spatial Audio<\/li>\n<li>Immersive Video is astoundingly realistic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleX icon\"><\/span><span class=\"title\">Cons<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Incredibly expensive<\/li>\n<li>visionOS is very buggy<\/li>\n<li>Heavy compared to other headsets<\/li>\n<li>External battery is annoying and doesn&#8217;t last long<\/li>\n<li>Not many native visionOS apps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\">$3,500 at Apple<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"3b91e28d710e4c4d9c167a2dace56dbd\" class=\"pd-list commerce-module\" data-jump-link-target><!-- amazon_B099VMT8VZ --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><span class=\"waslinkname\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wp.worldtechguide.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/the-best-vr-headsets-for-2024.png\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.worldtechguide.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/the-best-vr-headsets-for-2024.png\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meta Quest<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><span class=\"waslinkname\"><strong>Meta Quest 2 VR headset review<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Storage capacity:<\/strong> 128GB, 256GB | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> 2-3 hours | <strong>Field of view:<\/strong> 104 degrees | <strong>Max refresh rate: <\/strong>90Hz<\/p>\n<p>Over years since its release, the <span class=\"waslinkname\">Meta Quest 2<\/span> remains the best budget VR option for the vast majority of consumers. It&#8217;s a completely standalone headset, and it&#8217;s comfortable to wear for long sessions. And now that it\u2019s down to a new standard price of $250, it remains the best way to jump into VR without spending a ton of money.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what\u2019s still good, though: there&#8217;s a huge library of titles that you can experience anywhere, and it&#8217;s bundled with Meta\u2019s great motion controllers. You can also connect the Quest 2 to a gaming PC to stream more complex VR experiences.<\/p>\n<p>The Quest 2 features fast-switching LCDs with a resolution of 1832&#215;1920 per eye. It also has a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, which is impressive for something running entirely on mobile hardware. The Quest 2&#8217;s field of view isn&#8217;t the best \u2014 it&#8217;s been measured at just around 90 degrees \u2014 but it&#8217;s still enough to enjoy most VR experiences. You can also <span class=\"waslinkname\">use different face pads<\/span> to increase its field of view a bit. And if you want an even more comfortable fit, you can snag the <span class=\"waslinkname\">Elite headstrap for $49<\/span> (or <span class=\"waslinkname\">$129 with a built-in battery and case<\/span>).<\/p>\n<p>The Quest 2 may not offer the <em>best<\/em> VR experience, but it&#8217;s certainly the most accessible headset on the market.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pros-cons large-view\">\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleCheckmark icon\"><\/span><span class=\"title\">Pros<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Higher resolution screens<\/li>\n<li>More powerful hardware<\/li>\n<li>Excellent standalone VR<\/li>\n<li>Works well as a desktop VR headset<\/li>\n<li>Price is a steal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleX icon\"><\/span><span class=\"title\">Cons<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standalone games still limited by mobile hardware<\/li>\n<li>90Hz isn\u2019t available at launch<\/li>\n<li>Fit adjustment is a bit wonky<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\">$250 at Verizon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"012b544e165942b5b9f134356312ed44\" class=\"pd-list commerce-module\" data-jump-link-target><!-- manual_bf72f604-07e4-4015-afe0-31666bdf3a20_1677090807145 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><span class=\"waslinkname\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wp.worldtechguide.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/the-best-vr-headsets-for-2024-2.jpg\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.worldtechguide.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/the-best-vr-headsets-for-2024-2.jpg\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photo By Devindra Hardawar \/ Engadget<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><span class=\"waslinkname\"><strong>PlayStation VR2 headset review<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Storage capacity:<\/strong> 128GB, 256GB | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> 3 hours | <strong>Field of view:<\/strong> 110 degrees | <strong>Max refresh rate: <\/strong>120Hz<\/p>\n<p>The <span class=\"waslinkname\">PS VR2<\/span> is one of the best headset we\u2019ve tested. It offers dual 2K OLED HDR screens, effectively giving you 4K quality. It\u2019s one of the most comfortable headsets around. And it has some genuinely refreshing new features, like eye tracking and headset haptics. (Yes, it can literally rock your noggin.) Best of all, the PS VR2 delivers high-quality virtual reality without the need for a $1,000+ gaming PC \u2013 all you need is a PlayStation 5.<\/p>\n<p>Now, our recommendation comes with a few caveats. At $550, the PS VR2 is more expensive than the PS5 itself. And it\u2019s unclear how quickly its game library will fill up. The initial run has only a few exclusives, like <em>Horizon VR<\/em> and <em>Gran Turismo 7<\/em>, and we haven\u2019t seen many new titles since then. But it\u2019s still the easiest way to experience high-end VR, and it\u2019s a major upgrade over the original PS VR.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pros-cons large-view\">\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleCheckmark icon\"><\/span><span class=\"title\">Pros<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent OLED displays<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable fit<\/li>\n<li>Headset haptics feel immersive<\/li>\n<li>Sense controllers are solid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleX icon\"><\/span><span class=\"title\">Cons<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Incredibly high launch price<\/li>\n<li>Limited new titles<\/li>\n<li>Long term development is suspect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\">$550 at Sony<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ed91317a851b4674bcc479fdd2036c43\" class=\"pd-list commerce-module\" data-jump-link-target><!-- manual_85ff34bf-f6f7-4878-80c1-5f155e7af14b_1671111077267 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><span class=\"waslinkname\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wp.worldtechguide.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/the-best-vr-headsets-for-2024-3.jpg\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.worldtechguide.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/the-best-vr-headsets-for-2024-3.jpg\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photo by Devindra Hardawar \/ Engadget<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><span class=\"waslinkname\"><strong>Valve Index VR kit review<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Storage capacity:<\/strong> N\/A | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> 7 hours | <strong>Field of view:<\/strong> 108 degrees | <strong>Max refresh rate: <\/strong>120Hz<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\">Valve&#8217;s Index kit<\/span> remains one of the best high-end solutions on the market that provides a truly immersive VR experience. For $999 you get the Index headset, Valve&#8217;s finger tracking controllers and two SteamVR base stations. While we&#8217;ve seen higher-resolution headsets arrive in the last two years, it&#8217;s still a very solid option, with a 1,440 by 1,600 pixel resolution, an eye-watering 144Hz refresh rate and a massive 130-degree field of view. I&#8217;d gladly lose a few pixels for the Index\u2019s smoother and more expansive screen, which are still far beyond most other consumer headsets.<\/p>\n<p>As a SteamVR product, the Index requires installing two sensors at opposite corners of your room. And of course, it&#8217;s wired to your PC. But that clunkiness is worth it for the higher refresh rate and more accurate tracking. Sure, it&#8217;s not as easy to use as the Quest 2, but at this price range, we assume you&#8217;ll suffer a bit of inconvenience to get a truly high-quality VR experience.<\/p>\n<p>Valve&#8217;s finger tracking controllers are fantastic as well, with a convenient strap that locks them onto your hands. They make playing <em>Half-Life: Alyx<\/em> feel like a dream. It&#8217;s unfortunate that other VR games haven&#8217;t fully taken advantage of the finger tracking though.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pros-cons large-view\">\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleCheckmark icon\"><\/span><span class=\"title\">Pros<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>144Hz refresh rate with a 130-degree field of view<\/li>\n<li>Excellent finger-tracking controllers<\/li>\n<li>Stellar performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleX icon\"><\/span><span class=\"title\">Cons<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Requires installing sensors in your room<\/li>\n<li>Wired design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\">$999 at Steam<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cb0fa0b2ce9b48f2bc06b5f13abfd0d1\" class=\"pd-list commerce-module\" data-jump-link-target><!-- manual_85ff34bf-f6f7-4878-80c1-5f155e7af14b_1698859083009 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><span class=\"waslinkname\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wp.worldtechguide.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/the-best-vr-headsets-for-2024-4.jpg\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.worldtechguide.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/the-best-vr-headsets-for-2024-4.jpg\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photo by Devindra Hardawar \/ Engadget<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><span class=\"waslinkname\"><strong>Bigscreen Beyond VR headset review<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Storage capacity:<\/strong> N\/A | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> 2 hours | <strong>Field of view:<\/strong> 102 degrees | <strong>Max refresh rate: <\/strong>90Hz<\/p>\n<p>Essentially an upgrade for the Index, the <span class=\"waslinkname\">Beyond<\/span> is a unique spin on a VR headset from Bigscreen, the developer of a popular app for watching video in VR. It looks more like an oversized pair of goggles than a massive VR headset. The $999 Beyond is the lightest VR option we\u2019ve ever seen (it weighs a tad more than a deck of playing cards), and its Micro-OLED screens are sharp and offer near-perfect contrast. Unlike LCD screens, black can look genuinely black with the Beyond.<\/p>\n<p>The downside, though, is that the Bigscreen Beyond is expensive. It\u2019s $999 on its own if you\u2019re just upgrading a Valve Index setup. If you\u2019re starting from scratch, though, you\u2019ll also need to buy two Steam VR base stations and a pair of Index controllers. That adds up to a whopping $1,578.<\/p>\n<p>The Bigscreen Beyond also requires a custom face cushion, which is built from a 3D facescan when you place your order. Unfortunately, that makes it harder to share than other headsets. There\u2019s also no room for glasses, since it\u2019s so slim. You can buy prescription lens inserts from Bigscreen for an additional fee. And of course, you\u2019ll have to live with a cable tethered to your PC, there\u2019s none of the freedom of the cordless Meta Quest headsets.<\/p>\n<p>For all of its complexity, though, the Bigscreen Beyond delivers the most immersive PC VR experience I\u2019ve ever seen. Since it\u2019s so light, you can easily wear it for hours. Together with its glorious screens, it\u2019s the best option for VR enthusiasts who don\u2019t mind dealing with cost and complexity for true immersion.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pros-cons large-view\">\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleCheckmark icon\"><\/span><span class=\"title\">Pros<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Incredibly light and comfortable<\/li>\n<li>Sharp and bright Micro-OLED screens<\/li>\n<li>Works alongside existing Valve Index accessories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleX icon\"><\/span><span class=\"title\">Cons<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Expensive<\/li>\n<li>No built-in audio<\/li>\n<li>Still exhibits artifacting like other VR headsets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\">$999 at Bigscreen<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"other-vr-headsets-weve-tested\">Other VR headsets we\u2019ve tested<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"meta-quest-pro\">Meta Quest Pro<\/h3>\n<p>As great as the Meta Quest 3 is, the Quest 2 is still a very good entry-level VR headset, and it\u2019s worth considering if it\u2019s on sale below its current $250 list price. The <span class=\"waslinkname\">Meta Quest Pro<\/span>, on the the hand, is an expensive boondoggle best ignored.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"htc-vive-pro-2\">HTC Vive Pro 2<\/h3>\n<p>Outside of Meta\u2019s hardware, the HTC <span class=\"waslinkname\">Vive Pro 2<\/span> remains a fantastic PC headset, but it\u2019s far more expensive than the Valve Index, which is more comfortable and offers better audio.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"vr-headset-faqs\">VR headset FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"how-do-vr-headsets-work\">How do VR headsets work?<\/h3>\n<p>At the most basic level, a VR headset is simply a high quality screen that you\u2019re holding up to your face. For a wired headset, the actual work of rendering a game is done on either a PC or game console. For completely wireless devices, like the Meta Quest 3, that work is handled right on the headset. They rely on either external sensors, or sensors built into the headsets, to map your physical space. While you can use a traditional gamepad or keyboard and mouse in VR, they typically use motion tracking controllers to immerse you in their 3D environments.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"what-vr-headset-is-best-for-full-body-tracking\">What VR headset is best for full body tracking?<\/h3>\n<p>While we\u2019re still waiting for a truly great haptic VR bodysuit to arrive, you can still achieve accurate body tracking with most Steam VR-compatible PC headsets. The Valve Index and HTC Vive Pro 2 both rely on room-tracking sensors that can map your body more effectively than the built-in sensors on competitors. You can also add HTC Vive Trackers to wrist and leg straps, as well as belts, for even better coverage. The Meta Quest 3 doesn\u2019t have any easy body tracking solutions, but you can <span class=\"waslinkname\">add Vive trackers when it\u2019s plugged into your PC<\/span> to mimic a Steam VR headset.<\/p>\n<p>Only a few experiences, like VRChat, take advantage of full body tracking at the moment. Currently there aren\u2019t any body tracking solutions for the PlayStation VR and VR2, but we\u2019re intrigued by the company\u2019s <span class=\"waslinkname\">Mocopi body trackers<\/span>, which were really announced in Japan.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"what-vr-headsets-are-better-than-oculus\">What VR headsets are better than Oculus?<\/h3>\n<p>Oculus is the previous name for Meta\u2019s VR hardware. Currently, Meta only supports the Quest 3, Quest 2 and Quest Pro, all of which are wireless headsets. As we explain above, PC VR headsets can generally achieve better quality virtual reality, since they rely on more powerful graphics hardware.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"what-vr-headsets-work-with-xbox\">What VR headsets work with Xbox?<\/h3>\n<p>Currently, Microsoft\u2019s Xbox consoles don\u2019t support any VR headsets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been tempted to buy a VR headset after seeing the Apple Vision Pro in action, you\u2019re not alone. And the best news is, you don\u2019t have to spend $3,500 to get your hands on a good machine. 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