{"id":1163,"date":"2022-04-20T12:26:37","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T20:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/virtualrealityobserver.com\/?p=1163"},"modified":"2022-04-20T12:26:38","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T20:26:38","slug":"the-top-5-consumer-vr-headsets-for-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualrealityobserver.com\/the-top-5-consumer-vr-headsets-for-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Consumer VR Headsets for 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When looking for a way to dive into the always expanding world of VR, purchasing your first VR headset can be intimidating, as can trying to make the most sensible upgrade. This list details the five most outstanding VR headsets available in 2022. From the affordable and effective to the advanced and expensive, there\u2019s an option here for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The clear leader among this year\u2019s main contenders is also the biggest selling VR headset<\/a> currently on offer. In fact, it\u2019s the biggest selling VR device of all time. Meta Quest 2 gives users an untethered entry point into virtual reality and runs a very reasonable $299. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and boasting 1920×1832 per-eye resolution, twin Touch controllers, hand tracking, and the ability to be tethered via Link cable for full PC VR use, Quest 2 is a significant upgrade over the first Quest and Meta\u2019s Rift line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n With an emphasis on stunning visuals, Valve Index brings users a high-end VR experience for just under $1000. A strong PC VR contender requiring two PC connections and access to a power outlet, Valve Index uses an advanced controller design to track individual finger movements. Index\u2019s futuristic controller design earned much praise while its modular components can be used with HTC Vive thanks to Steam-based cross-compatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often called a \u201cholodeck for your home,\u201d HTC Vive Pro 2<\/a> not only offers a significant upgrade over the earlier Vive and Vive Pro models but brings users who can afford its high list price of $1400 (for the full system) a truly awesome VR experience. Requiring a high-end PC to fully utilize its advanced specs, Vive Pro 2 has a clear, crisp, lifelike display with a 2448×2448 pixels per-eye resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 120\u00b0 field-of-view. Although Vive Pro 2 doesn\u2019t offer the freedom of cable-less VR, the trade-off is well worthwhile if top quality is a priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Windows Mixed Reality headset, HP\u2019s Reverb G2 sports a comfortable design, strong 2160×2160 pixel per-eye resolution, a physical IPD adjuster, no screen-door effect, a 90Hz refresh rate, and inside-out tracking. At an entirely reasonable price of $585, HP Reverb G2 also offers excellent Valve-designed drop-down speakers (but lacks a headphone jack) and can be bridged to use the Steam VR ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those with a console bias, Playstation VR makes an easy pathway to VR satisfaction. When connected to either a PS4 or PS5, PSVR provides users with immediate access to an excellent game catalog. Though its visuals are hardly cutting edge and its controllers can\u2019t compete with those of other devices in this list, PSVR will be a familiar and unchallenging way for a huge gaming audience to move into virtual reality. Sony has announced a successor<\/a> to this, the original Playstation VR, that is due to arrive late in 2022 but for anyone wanting to dip their toe into VR gaming now, especially PS4 and PS5 owners, this unit is an obvious choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Virtual reality hardware is always advancing and accelerating but, in its current state, the devices detailed here are easily the best options available to average consumers. Priced to enter people\u2019s homes, these are the best and most accessible ways to jump into VR today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When looking for a way to dive into the always expanding world of VR, purchasing your first VR headset can<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":1170,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[122,121,120,45,123],"class_list":["post-1163","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reviews","tag-hp-reverb-g2","tag-htc-vive-pro-2","tag-meta-quest-2","tag-playstation-vr","tag-valve-index"],"yoast_head":"\n2. Valve Index<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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3. HTC Vive Pro 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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4. HP Reverb G2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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5. Playstation VR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Summing Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n