Top rated VR headsets
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Meta Quest 2
Quest 2 offers an all-in-one system and complete freedom of movement in VR. Put on the headset, set up your playspace, and you're ready to go: immerse yourself in incredible worlds and enjoy total freedom of movement without cables. The ultra-fast processor and high-resolution display provide a smooth, seamless experience in the midst of high-speed action. With spatial 3D audio, hand tracking, and haptic feedback, you can experience virtual worlds up close. Thanks to the built-in battery, you can play longer and explore the growing library of over 250 titles across gaming, social spaces, multiplayer games, fitness, and entertainment. In social spaces and multiplayer arenas, you can meet people from around the world, play together, and build communities. Dive into fantastic universes with blockbusters, venture into eerie horror adventures, or collaborate with colleagues in innovative work environments. Enjoy movies and live events with friends and family, find your workout buddy, or join other adventurers on their quests. You can also access over 1,000 titles in the Rift library by connecting your VR headset to a gaming-capable computer. Take your friends along on your VR adventure by casting it to a compatible TV or other screens. No matter where you are in the real world, your lightweight, portable Quest 2 is always with you.
2. Meta Quest 3
Expand your world with Meta Quest 3, a mixed reality headset that allows you to fully immerse yourself in VR experiences or blend virtual elements with your physical surroundings, transforming your home into an exciting playground. The most powerful Quest ever has been optimally designed from the ground up with cutting-edge technology. Lightning-fast performance and razor-sharp details provide extraordinary experiences. With the world's best library of over 500 immersive apps, there's something for everyone to discover.
With stunning graphics from the 4K+ Infinite Display (almost 30% higher resolution compared to Quest 2) and rich 3D audio featuring clearer sound, enhanced bass performance, and a 40% higher volume range than Quest 2, immersive adventures await you.
Touch virtual worlds with the Touch Plus controllers and experience finely tuned precision for a realistic feel and more intuitive interactions. You can even explore without controllers: Direct Touch follows your gestures if you prefer to navigate with just your hands.
Discover the world's best library with over 500 immersive apps and find your favorite content in gaming, fitness, wellness, entertainment, social spaces, and more.
The Meta Quest library is backward compatible. Access all the games and apps you already own and can't live without—now with the most immersive graphics and lightning-fast loading times.
Play longer and with maximum comfort. Enjoy your favorite games with a more personalized fit and a newly redesigned, sleeker profile compared to Quest 2.
3. Sony Playstation VR2
Sony Playstation VR2 VR System
Experience a new reality and immerse yourself in worlds that feel absolutely real, look real, and sound real – with next-generation VR gaming on PlayStation VR2.
Enjoy stunningly vibrant 4K HDR visuals in compatible games, a wide 110º field of view, and cutting-edge graphical rendering – all made possible by the power of the PS5.
Experience the revolutionary PlayStation VR2 Sense technology with eye tracking, headset feedback, and 3D audio, which, combined with the new intuitive controllers, provides more realistic sensations and emotions in compatible games.
With just a quick, simple cable connection to your PS5 console, you can dive straight into the action.
Immerse yourself in groundbreaking next-generation virtual reality games and explore new worlds in a unique way.
4. Meta Quest 3S
Discover the magic of the Meta Quest 3S and experience your favorite apps in a whole new way. When you blend digital content with your surroundings, limitless possibilities arise. Watch movies and series on a brilliant screen that transforms any room in your home into a grand cinema. Bring games to life in your living room or jump into the action with complete immersion. Meet friends from around the world in Meta Horizon and enjoy a concert or other events together – as if you were all in the same place. Fitness that’s fun: unleash your full power with the wireless, lightweight Quest 3S and a variety of innovative workouts. So many incredible experiences at an amazing price. Where will you dive in first? You can find child safety guidelines online; account creation is available from age 10.
5. HTC Vive Pro 2
VR headset with 5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate incl. linkbox. Industry-leading 5K resolution with a wide 120° field of view and Hi-Res audio. Feel the action with the included Hi-Res Certified headphones. Ultra-smooth 120Hz refresh rate (VIVE WLAN adapter only supports 90Hz). Dual RGB LCD with low persistence with 2448 x 2448 pixels per eye (4896 x 2448 combined pixels). Sensors: G-sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, IPD sensor, SteamVR Tracking V2.0 (compatible with SteamVR 1.0 and 2.0 base stations). Connections: Bluetooth, USB-C port for peripheral devices. Dive into the creative depths. See, share and explore ideas in brilliant clarity. Bring out the finer details in VR games. 5K resolution turns everything in VR into a visual feast. Expand your horizons. The wide 120° field of view (FOV) enhances your VR experience. The wider angle is better aligned with the human eye, so you can see more naturally and relaxed. Fast, fluid, ultimate VR graphics. Enjoy exceptionally smooth images with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Experience graphics-intensive applications and games as the creators intended. Minimise eye fatigue. Adjustable interpupillary distance (IPD) for optimal visual comfort.
6. HTC Vive Cosmos Elite
The ultimate precision SteamVR tracking and advanced controllers provide accuracy and freedom of movement. Swing a racket behind your head, cross your swords - movements at all angles are quick and fluid. The Base Station 1.0 offers up to 15 square meters of exciting space for those looking to get the most out of Vive VR gaming. Designed for gamers, it minimizes interruptions during your VR sessions. Switch freely between reality and the game world with the unique design of the foldable headset. The crown fit makes putting on the headset quick and easy. It accommodates a variety of face shapes, eye types, and even fits over glasses. Recognize the finer details in VR games. Experience the virtual world with high overall resolution - an 88% increase over the original Vive. Brand new LCD panels reduce the distance between pixels, thereby minimizing the screen-door effect.
7. Pico 4 Ultra
Immerse yourself in a new dimension with the Pico 4 Ultra, where breathtaking images and seamless performance redefine your reality.
Nividia GeForce Now is available on the Pico 4 Ultra
With a whole cosmos of new mixed reality games, you can immerse yourself in epic gaming adventures that transform your surroundings into dynamic worlds of experience and blur the line between virtual and real. Easily connect to your PC and get instant access to thousands of Steam VR titles. Using multiple desktops also allows you to explore without limits.
Experience the next level of lifelike interaction thanks to innovative full-body tracking technology that captures every movement from your head to your feet. With two 32-megapixel cameras and a UHD 4K+ display, the Pico 4 Ultra also impresses with unrivalled clarity and depth of field. This makes your mixed reality experiences more vivid and realistic than ever before.
Bring your favourite moments to life with spatial video: thanks to the breathtakingly realistic details, your memories will come alive again. You can also expect an unrivalled multitasking experience, allowing you to seamlessly switch between learning, gaming and socialising.
8. Viture Pro XR
Viture Pro XR Glasses offer an immersive experience with a 135-inch full HD display at 120 Hz and a brightness of 4000 nits. Thanks to UltraClarity technology, even small texts are clearly legible. The glasses v.
9. Pimax Crystal Light
The Pimax Crystal Light is a lighter version of the popular Pimax Crystal headset. While the original Pimax Crystal was a combined PC VR and standalone VR headset, the Pimax Crystal Light focuses specifically on PC VR. This means that the battery at the back of the headset has been removed, making the headset lighter and more compact. In addition, the Pimax Crystal Light only contains a DisplayPort cable that needs to be plugged into the computer. The combination of high resolution (2880 x 2880 pixels per eye) and a wide field of view (about 125 degrees) make the Pimax Crystal Light an excellent choice for use with VR simulation games such as Microsoft Flight Simulator and Assetto Corsa
10. HTC Vive Focus 3
VR headset with 5K resolution and 90 Hz refresh rate. Industry-leading 5K resolution with a wide 120° field of view and Hi-Res audio. Ultra-smooth refresh rate of 90 Hz. Minimum play area of 1 m x 1 m required, up to 7 m x 7 m recommended. Two 2.88-inch LCD displays with low persistence and 2448 x 2448 pixels per eye (4896 x 2448 combined pixels). Sensors: Hall sensors on trigger and grip buttons, capacitive sensors on trigger, joystick, and thumb rest area, G-sensor, gyroscope. Up to 15 hours of battery life with the built-in 26.6 Wh battery.
