Top-rated products in the VR headsets category
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 merge virtual elements with your physical environment to transform your home into an exciting playground. The most powerful Quest ever has been designed from the ground up with cutting-edge technology. Lightning-fast performance and razor-sharp details make for exceptional experiences. And with the world's best library of over 500 immersive apps, there's something for everyone to discover.
With the breathtaking graphics of the 4K+ Infinite Display (almost 30 % higher resolution compared to Quest 2) and rich 3D audio with clearer sound, improved 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 fine-tuned precision for a realistic feel and more intuitive interactions. You can even go exploring without a controller: Direct Touch follows your gestures if you just want to navigate with your hands.
Discover the world's best library of over 500 immersive apps and find your favourite content from gaming, fitness, wellness, entertainment, social spaces and more.
The Meta Quest library is backwards compatible. Access all the games and apps you already own and don't want to miss - now with the most immersive graphics and lightning-fast loading times.
Play longer and with maximum comfort. Enjoy your favourite games with a more personalised fit and a designed, slimmer profile than the 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. HTC Vive Pro 2
The Vive Pro 2 in the Full Kit. The latest addition to the award-winning Vive Pro series combines tried-and-true qualities such as millimeter-accurate tracking, Hi-Res certified headphones, and high ergonomics with technical standards. The 5K resolution and a refresh rate of 120 Hz provide an exceptional, immersive VR experience that is unmatched. The Full Kit now offers a complete package, with no additional accessories required.
5. Sony PlayStation VR
With the new virtual reality headset developed by Sony Computer Entertainment, designed like a VR headset, you are right in the middle of the virtual action.
Invite your friends! PlayStation VR creates two output signals: one for the headset and another for your TV. This way, everyone can join in!
OLED Display: The new PlayStation VR headset features a 5.7-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1920 x RGB x 1080. This new screen expands the field of view and reduces latency, preventing motion blur.
120 Hz Refresh Rate: Games for PlayStation VR can be rendered at 120 fps. Thanks to the high refresh rate of the OLED screen and the power of the PS4, PlayStation VR can produce incredibly smooth graphics.
Extremely Low Latency: Low latency is crucial for a good VR experience. Therefore, we have reduced latency to less than 18 ms – almost half compared to the first PlayStation VR prototype. This allows players to experience a sense of physical presence and a more comfortable gaming experience.
Included: PlayStation VR headset, processor unit, stereo headphones, HDMI cable, USB cable, connection cable for VR headset, power adapter, and power cable.
Requires: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Camera, DualShock 4 controller, optional: PlayStation Move controller.
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. 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.
9. HTC Focus Vision
Integrated eye tracking, mixed reality, a DisplayPort for PC-based virtual reality and accessories for full-body tracking - these innovations combine to create a more immersive "space computer" experience than ever before.
Benefit from optimised durability and stability thanks to the reinforced structure of the VIVE Focus Vision VR headset . Its lightweight yet sturdy magnesium frame and metal buckle on the back ensure the strap stays securely in place. Perfect for on-site entertainment and training . The Vive Focus Vision has a cooling system that dissipates heat from the lens area (30% more air than the Focus 3).
10. 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
