VR Headsets

Oculus, Steam VR, Windows Mixed Reality, PlayStation, etc.

Here you can find a selection of VR headsets. They are ranked according to price / performance ratio. It can also happen that VR headsets with very good specifications end up below. But you can get your own picture by looking at further details about the VR headsets. We try to keep this list as up-to-date as possible.

Note: If you are looking for VR headsets for smartphones, you can find them here: VR headsets for smartphones

1. Meta Quest 2 / Oculus Quest 2

Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset Virtual Reality VR-Brille

Resolution per eye

1920 x 1832 px

Density per eye ⓘⓘ Pixel Density relativized to 6 inch for better comparison

442 ppi

Field of View

100°

Display Refresh Rate

90 Hz

Display Technology

Single Fast-Switch LCD

Standalone

Standalone & PC

Tracking

6DOF - 4 Cameras

Chipset

Qualcomm® Snapdragon XR2 Platform, 6GB RAM

Weight

515 g

Released

2020

Platform

Oculus Quest Platform

Stand-alone and connection to PC possible. Higher resolution (higher than Valve Index), better display, lighter, faster – The Meta Quest 2 / Oculus Quest 2 brings some improvements over its predecessor. One can only say good things about the Meta Quest 2 / Oculus Quest 2 for its price.


2. Valve Index

Valve Index VR Headset Virtual Reality VR-Brille

Resolution per eye

1600 x 1440 px

Density per eye ⓘⓘ Pixel Density relativized to 6 inch for better comparison

359 ppi

Field of View

130°

Display Refresh Rate

144 Hz

Display Technology

Dual LCD Full RGB Pixel

Standalone

No

Tracking

6DOF - Base Stations

Weight

809 g

Released

2019

Platform

Steam VR

When we heard about the Valve Index, we just thought it would be some kind of HTC Vive successor. It was rather surprising that it would be such a strong successor. A strong starting price of around € 1000 is of course a bit considerable. But the high viewing angle of 130 ° and the controllers that track individual fingers are only a small glimpse into the strengths of the Valve Index.


3. Oculus Quest

Oculus Quest VR Headset Virtual Reality VR-Brille

Resolution per eye

1600 x 1440 px

Density per eye ⓘⓘ Pixel Density relativized to 6 inch for better comparison

359 ppi

Field of View

90°

Display Refresh Rate

72 Hz

Display Technology

PenTile OLED

Standalone

Standalone & PC

Tracking

6DOF - 4 Cameras

Chipset

Qualcomm® Snapdragon 835

Weight

570 g

Released

2019

Platform

Oculus Quest Platform

The Oculus Quest is definitely not a replacement for premium VR headsets. In view of the price of around € 500 to € 600, it is still a lot cheaper than a combination of premium VR headset and a gaming PC. This means that the VR headset is definitely more suitable for those who want to watch a VR movie in an uncomplicated way and want to enjoy a VR game every now and then. In any case, the VR Headset is fun when several people can watch on a smartphone what the person with the VR headset is seeing at that moment. The Oculus Quest VR headset takes a different approach than many of the premium VR headsets currently available such as Valve Index. Above all, the ease of use is a great strength of the Oculus Quest - you don't need a PC, no cables, no additional software on the PC. You unpack your VR headset and you can actually start right away. And best of all: you can simply take the VR headset with you wherever you go.

4. HTC Vive Flow

HTC Vive Flow VR Headset für Entspannung und Meditation

Resolution per eye

1600 x 1600 px

Density per eye ⓘⓘ Pixel Density relativized to 6 inch for better comparison

377 ppi

Field of View

100°

Display Refresh Rate

75 Hz

Display Technology

LCD

Standalone

No

Tracking

6DOF - 2 Cameras

Weight

189 g

Released

2021

Platform

The HTC Vive Flow ist a very slim VR headset that are connected to the smartphone in order to control the content on the VR headset. This VR headset should help you meditate in order to become more focused and balanced.