OUR 3 TOP PICKS
Best for Most Users
Oculus Quest 2
$399.00 at Amazon Free Express ShippingThe Oculus Quest 2 improves on nearly everything from the original at a more affordable price, making it the best $300 VR headset for newbies and experienced users alike.
PROS
- No cables required
- Sharp display
- Powerful processor
- Accurate motion tracking
- Optional PC tethering with accessory cable
CONS
- Short battery life
Best for PS4 Gamers
Sony PlayStation VR
$349.99 at Amazon The Sony PlayStation VR headset brings powerful, compelling virtual reality, with motion control support, to the PlayStation 4.
PROS
- Immersive VR experience.
- Works with non-VR apps and games.
- Motion control support.
- Low cost of entry compared with PC-based headsets.
CONS
- Requires PlayStation Camera, which is not included.
- Slightly less powerful than its main competitors.
- Some motion-tracking hiccups when playing in brightly lit rooms.
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Best for Whole-Room VR
HTC Vive Cosmos
$699.99 at Amazon Free Express ShippingThe HTC Vive Cosmos VR headset is a technically impressive improvement on the original Vive, but it's very expensive and you still have to deal with a cable.
PROS
- Doesn't require external sensors.
- Improved motion controls.
- Sharp display.
- Large software library with Viveport and SteamVR.
CONS
- Expensive.
- Clunky cable.
- Requires a full-size DisplayPort 1.2 port.
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The Best Selling VR Headset This Week*
- Oculus Rift S VR Gaming Headset — $299.00 (List Price $399)
- HTC Vive Cosmos Elite Virtual Reality System — $899.00
- HTC Vive Cosmos Virtual Reality System — $699.99
