Can sweat damage VR?

[gojo satoryu]

Can sweating damage VR? If yes then how could I prevent that?

[supersonic2233]

i dont think so, since sweat is one of the most common things to happen in VR, they prolly made it sweat-proof

[gojo satoryu]

Originally posted by supersonic2233:

i dont think so, since sweat is one of the most common things to happen in VR, they prolly made it sweat-proof

I need like a 100% answer

[supersonic2233]

Originally posted by Randxm:

Originally posted by supersonic2233:

i dont think so, since sweat is one of the most common things to happen in VR, they prolly made it sweat-proof

I need like a 100% answer

which headset are you using?

[gojo satoryu]

Originally posted by supersonic2233:

Originally posted by Randxm:

I need like a 100% answer

which headset are you using?

Haven't bought one yet, but will be buying HTC Vive

[supersonic2233]

Originally posted by Randxm:

Originally posted by supersonic2233:

which headset are you using?

Haven't bought one yet, but will be buying HTC Vive

oh, if you haven't then i'd recommend doing some research, i'm a vive pro owner and the headset is pretty much sweat proof, i'm more concerned about the sweat making me feel uncomfortable during long VR plays

[gojo satoryu]

Originally posted by supersonic2233:

Originally posted by Randxm:

Haven't bought one yet, but will be buying HTC Vive

oh, if you haven't then i'd recommend doing some research, i'm a vive pro owner and the headset is pretty much sweat proof, i'm more concerned about the sweat making me feel uncomfortable during long VR plays

I've done a lot of research and haven't really gotten any exact answer, I don't really care about it being uncomfortable, scared to damage the headset

[supersonic2233]

Originally posted by Randxm:

Originally posted by supersonic2233:

oh, if you haven't then i'd recommend doing some research, i'm a vive pro owner and the headset is pretty much sweat proof, i'm more concerned about the sweat making me feel uncomfortable during long VR plays

I've done a lot of research and haven't really gotten any exact answer, I don't really care about it being uncomfortable, scared to damage the headset

Na, sweat wont damage it, the components are sealed off, while the foam around the headset absorbs the sweat

[gojo satoryu]

Originally posted by supersonic2233:

Originally posted by Randxm:

I've done a lot of research and haven't really gotten any exact answer, I don't really care about it being uncomfortable, scared to damage the headset

Na, sweat wont damage it, the components are sealed off, while the foam around the headset absorbs the sweat

alright, thanks

[gojo satoryu]

One more question, would wearing a sweatband on my head prevent the sweat from going into my eyes and headset?

[supersonic2233]

Originally posted by Randxm:

One more question, would wearing a sweatband on my head prevent the sweat from going into your eyes and headset?

i've never tried, but then again the foam around it absorbs sweat pretty well, but you can try

[Stryder]

I don't know where these answers are coming from but, YES, sweat can be an issue!!!

Apparently, it depends on whether you are one of those who sweat a lot and what kind of face cushion that you have, but the fact that you are asking tells me that you need to do some more research and take some precautions: like a fan.
You want to be on the Vive Reddits. Here is a link for a discussion on sweating. It's a bit old but you get a lot of input on the issue: https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/8ism99/is_sweat_damage_really_a_big_deal/

The Vive Reddit in general: https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/

[CupOf]

I do a fairly intense (sweat inducing) work outs in the Vive and Vive Pro for the last 2 years and have not had any issues related to sweat damaging the headset. I also have put thousands of people through VR workouts and not had any sweat related damage. The biggest issues is usually people just dropping the headset.
For comfort a thin sweatband that can fit under the very top of the HMD is perfect. And then an alcohol wipe to disinfect and dry.
A fan also makes a big difference.

[Raz]

Electronics and moisture.

If you can't duck your headset under water then yes, moisture from any source will damage the headset.

My 13 year old son loves the Vive but sweats alot so I let him play 15 minutes then take 5 min break. after he is done the inside of the vive has moisture beads around the lens and side walls.

[BOLL]

Sweat has killed multiple headsets, if you do sweaty stuff, make sure to not place it lenses down so any sweat in the headset runs into the electronics up front. I've done plenty of sweaty things in my Vive, just, keep in mind what you are doing. I also remove the sweaty foam and wash it up.

[CAPP360]

I know a guy named Sweaty Bambushky and his Vive is still working perfectly after two tears of use.