what is the best VR headset in 2021?

[RandalMcdaniel]

I want the best one.

Do VR headsets get outspecced quickly?

[TPSY]

What matters to you? Graphics, portability, refresh rate, blacker blacks, comfort, compatibility, field of view, ease of use, controller preferences, accessories, wireless, battery life, haptic feedback, streaming, space required, light houses or stand alone, glasses compatability, IPD. Figure out what matters, then choose. Also PC specs are very important, 3080 ect will get you better performance.

PS the current best in graphics, refresh, haptic and fov is sitting around 8k + 1.5k per year subscription. It is enterprise level cost and performance.

Headsets get upgrades frequently but the oculus dk1 is still supported and ok hardware, so obsolescent isn't much of an issue.

[Doubleohdan]

jesus lord you made buying a vr headset that much harder lol

Originally posted by Morta:

What matters to you? Graphics, portability, refresh rate, blacker blacks, comfort, compatibility, field of view, ease of use, controller preferences, accessories, wireless, battery life, haptic feedback, streaming, space required, light houses or stand alone, glasses compatability, IPD. Figure out what matters, then choose. Also PC specs are very important, 3080 ect will get you better performance.

PS the current best in graphics, refresh, haptic and fov is sitting around 8k + 1.5k per year subscription. It is enterprise level cost and performance.

Headsets get upgrades frequently but the oculus dk1 is still supported and ok hardware, so obsolescent isn't much of an issue.

[AoH398]

Originally posted by RandalMcdaniel:

I want the best one.

Do VR headsets get outspecced quickly?

I was on the fence about VR for awhile now, i felt like i needed to save up for one of the more expensive brands, but then a buddy of mine let me play Alyx on his Oculus Quest 2. I have played through Alyx now, just finished this game, and have a few other random games and haven't had any issues with the Quest 2. For the price tag, its hard to beat what it gives you and its a good way to start gaming in VR. Now if you are the type of person that likes to stir the pot on facebook the Quest might not be the best option since its linked to your facebook account so a ban there is a ban with Oculus.

[RandalMcdaniel]

Originally posted by AoH398:

Originally posted by RandalMcdaniel:

I want the best one.

Do VR headsets get outspecced quickly?

I was on the fence about VR for awhile now, i felt like i needed to save up for one of the more expensive brands, but then a buddy of mine let me play Alyx on his Oculus Quest 2. I have played through Alyx now, just finished this game, and have a few other random games and haven't had any issues with the Quest 2. For the price tag, its hard to beat what it gives you and its a good way to start gaming in VR. Now if you are the type of person that likes to stir the pot on facebook the Quest might not be the best option since its linked to your facebook account so a ban there is a ban with Oculus.

lol seriously? Thats ridiculous imagine getting a facebook ban then not able to use your VR

[Cream Corn Lover]

Yeah whatever you do dont get anything oculus

[AoH398]

Originally posted by RandalMcdaniel:

Originally posted by AoH398:

I was on the fence about VR for awhile now, i felt like i needed to save up for one of the more expensive brands, but then a buddy of mine let me play Alyx on his Oculus Quest 2. I have played through Alyx now, just finished this game, and have a few other random games and haven't had any issues with the Quest 2. For the price tag, its hard to beat what it gives you and its a good way to start gaming in VR. Now if you are the type of person that likes to stir the pot on facebook the Quest might not be the best option since its linked to your facebook account so a ban there is a ban with Oculus.

lol seriously? Thats ridiculous imagine getting a facebook ban then not able to use your VR

Yeah, it was a big hang up for me for awhile, but i rarely get on facebook anymore so i decided there wasn't a real concern. Plus, its the most affordable option, and so far I have no complaints. It tracks well, Oculus Air Link works really well so i don't have to be hooked up to my computer, plus there are some good games through the oculus store even if its not my first stop for games.

Originally posted by CheeseDisk:

Yeah whatever you do dont get anything oculus

I don't think it's fair to just give a dead cut off like that without providing some reasons. If you don't have several hundred dollars to spend on the more high end setups, the Quest 2 is a great way to get into VR on a budget. I'm really glad i didn't just keep waiting until i could afford any of the other headsets because i probably never would of been able to justify it plus purchasing the games afterwards.

[JasonB]

To me there are only a few important questions.

For instance, the wire is a big deal for immersion for some people and if you can't deal with the wire or you want to physically turn around a lot without getting twisted, you may need to get a Quest 2 and do Airlink.

If you have a good PC and the wire doesn't bother you, then the Index is the gold standard (it's what I use and it's great). Hand presence is superior in games that support it and the visual experience is convincing and top notch. Tracking is absolutely perfect thanks to the use of base stations (if mounted properly).

Visually I've heard that the Quest 2 has less FOV and so it feels more like you've got "goggle vision" than the Index.

The Quest 2 costs significantly less though, so if money is a serious obstacle for you, it's not to be ignored. It's a $700 difference so it's quite severe.

[Cream Corn Lover]

Originally posted by CheeseDisk:

Yeah whatever you do dont get anything oculus

I don't think it's fair to just give a dead cut off like that without providing some reasons. If you don't have several hundred dollars to spend on the more high end setups, the Quest 2 is a great way to get into VR on a budget. I'm really glad i didn't just keep waiting until i could afford any of the other headsets because i probably never would of been able to justify it plus purchasing the games afterwards. [/quote]
One quick google search will provide many reasons not to get any oculus product

[TPSY]

I have the money to "upgrade" but I hate cords and my pc is in a small space and I travel. So I stick with oculus until something else comes cord free. Plus oculus has some awesome exclusives. We all have our reasons for the hardware we use, hardcore anti Facebook players just don't tell you about their Quest 2 :P

[Mathmatics]

I still like my rift s but when I upgrade it will be an index or something that is not out yet. Facebook is killing pc vr. I cant suggest supporting that.

[Doubleohdan]

yeah i hate anything facebook and i wouldnt support anything that does support facebook since facebook just leaks and sell all our private information anyways i wount us it or any software device associated with facebook.. personally i think everyone should should uninstall facebook and go back to using their phones and regular text... ♥♥♥♥ FB

Originally posted by Mathmatics:

I still like my rift s but when I upgrade it will be an index or something that is not out yet. Facebook is killing pc vr. I cant suggest supporting that.

[RandalMcdaniel]

is VR still in its infancy and i should wait like 5 more years? I always live 5 years longer

[F.D.Roosevelt]

Originally posted by RandalMcdaniel:

is VR still in its infancy and i should wait like 5 more years? I always live 5 years longer

I asked myself that question and then decided that Carpe Diem was the way to go. I could die at any moment and not lived the awesomeness that is VR. I think VR has matured to a point where there are cool enough things happening in terms of technology and content that its already worth it.

Will things be better in 5 years? YES. But there's also something to be said about discovering the magic of VR in its...teen years?

[TPSY]

if you wait 2=3 centuries things will be awesome, with vr in musiums and ♥♥♥♥ like pong is now. but really it will always get better and cheaper, but i like being near the front of new tech so i dont get left behind. its all just a matter of how long do you want to wait for "better".

[Glue]

If money isn't a problem. Get the Valve Index. If you want a cheap but decent enough experience, the Quest 2 works fine enough. However my friends who use it only ever have negative things to say about it past the price. Lots of conflicts with PCVR and poor tracking.
If you are fine waiting a bit, new headsets are likely on the horizon. From what has been leaked and patented, they could be a massive leap forward, so waiting could be very worth it as well.