You may have thought about buying a new VR headset, but you do not know which one is currently the best on the market. But do not worry, we decided to introduce you several VRs from different categories.
In January of this year, we had the opportunity to see some of the best models at CES in Las Vegas. You can be sure that we have tested them all and we recommend them from personal experience. But you have to choose the right, depending on its application. We selected several VR for PCs, for the phone as well as a standalone variant.
If you choose VR for PC, you will surely enjoy the latest games. However, you also have cheaper models that will be compatible with your phone as well as standalone VRs, which we will surely see more in 2019. Whatever you choose, you will certainly not make a mistake. So let’s start.
Tethered headsets
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We start with a tethered headset that can surely give you the best experience. However, for this enjoyment, you will need a powerful PC to run software and sound. One drawback of such VRs is that you need several cables to connect all the necessary equipment to your PC, for example, cameras with sensors for tracking movements.
Oculus Rift
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Oculus Rift is one of the best VRs on the market right now, but you’ll still need cables to enjoy in its performance. We can say that Oculus Rift is very well designed and compact. Its current price is pretty much lower than the starting price of $599. Now, you can buy it for $ 350.
HTC Vive
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If we compare the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift, the original Vive model was in front of the Rift because it provided users with a great experience. However, later, Rift added some new features and reduced the price which had placed it in front of HTC’s VR. The current price of HTC Vive is $500. Also, you must have a very powerful computer so you can enjoy the virtual reality.
In 2018, HTC released the Vive Pro VR headset with a price of $799, which brought some significant improvements, such as a wireless adapter.
Sony PlayStation VR
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Sony PlayStation VR is currently one of the best-buy VRs. His price is currently $ 225, which is certainly affordable. However, it has some of its disadvantages, such as just one camera for tracking the movements. Compared to more expensive models like Oculus and HTC’s VRs, Sony Playstation VR has lower performance, but also lower price which makes it very competitive.
Samsung HMD Odyssey+
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HMD Odyssey + was developed by Microsoft in cooperation with Samsung. Windows Mixed Reality headsets have an inside-out tracking system that is an advantage over other models from this category on our list. They also have a lower price, which is about $200.
Mobile Headsets
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As far as mobile headsets are concerned, they are significantly cheaper than tethered headsets. They represent an excellent solution for those who have never had experience of virtual reality before. Their advantage over the wired headset is that you only need the phone to enjoy in applications. There are VRs that support iPhone devices, such as Google Cardboard or Zeiss VR One Plus, and they can also be used with Android smartphones. The following VRs that we have prepared can only be used on devices with the Android platform.
Google Daydream View
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Daydream View is a device that supports Android phones. In a way, it represents an advanced version of Google Cardboard. As for prices, it is $ 60. Also, Daydream View supports older and newer Android devices.
Samsung Gear VR
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Gear VR is a device that unfortunately supports only Samsung smartphones. Despite this limitation, all the Samsung users will be available to use a large number of applications. Samsung Gear VR also has a controller for navigation.
Standalone headsets
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Finally, we prepared standalone VR headphones. These VRs do not have cables, and you don’t need a phone to use them. However, their performance can not be compared with the VRs for the PC. They represent an improvement over the phone headsets.
Oculus Go
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Oculus Go is a device that is quite similar to a phone headset and has everything that VR headset should have. It also supports a large number of applications for full enjoyment. The sound quality, as well as the display, are pretty good. This spring, Oculus Quest should appear, and it will cost around $ 400.
Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream
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Mirage Solo is powered by Daydream. As well as Windows Mixed Reality, it uses 6 degrees of freedom, a system that allows users to step, lean and duck. This is a great advantage over other major competitors in the category. As far as price is concerned, it is quite high and Mirage Solo costs $400.
