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Comparing VR Headsets

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Price $999 List$550 List
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$750.99 at Amazon
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Pros Doesn't require ultra powerful GPU, excellent tracking, good valueStreamlined setup, has eye-tracking, highly-optimized gamesHeadset stays cooler longer, auto-adjusting IPD, eye-trackingNo sensor units required, excellent visual quality, optional lower res for less powerful PCsExcellent tracking, can run at lower resolution for less powerful PCs, more room for glasses
Cons Needs external sensors, must buy controllers and sensors separately, poor glasses compatibilityNot backwards compatible with prior PSVR games, limited VR libraryVery expensive, high-powered GPU needed, four external sensors recommended, relies on third-party controllers and sensorsRequires a powerful PCRuns hot during use, uncomfortable face mask, sensors and controllers sold separately
Bottom Line This solid VR headset provides excellent performance and ease of use without high GPU demandsThis top-value headset impresses with its excellent visuals, ease of use, and optimized performance for the PS5 crowdAn ultra-expensive and innovative headset built with developers and VR enthusiasts in mindThis VR headset bundle offers excellent visual quality, high comfort, and strong performance at a fair priceThis headset has excellent tracking and fits well for those with glasses
Rating Categories Valve Index PlayStation VR2 Varjo Aero HP Reverb G2 Vive Pro 2 Headset
Tracking (35%)
9.8
8.8
9.7
7.8
9.7
Visuals (15%)
8.0
9.0
9.0
9.5
8.4
Comfort (30%)
7.4
7.7
8.4
7.4
5.2
Daily Use (15%)
9.8
8.6
5.5
9.0
6.0
Ease of Setup (5%)
6.5
9.0
6.0
9.0
6.5
Specs Valve Index PlayStation VR2 Varjo Aero HP Reverb G2 Vive Pro 2 Headset
Measured Weight 1 lb 13-1/2 oz 1 lb 5-1/8 oz 1 lb 11-1/8 oz 1 lb 8 oz 1 lb 15-1/4 oz
Tracking type External Sensors 4 Internal Cameras External Sensors 4 Internal Cameras External Sensors
Manufacturer Resolution 1440 x 1600 per eye 2000 x 2040 per eye 2,880 x 2,720 per eye 2160 x 2160 per eye 2448 x 2448 per eye
Manufacturer Refresh Rate 80, 90, 120, 144 Hz 90, 120 Hz 90 Hz 90 Hz 90, 120 Hz
(only 90Hz supported via VIVE Wireless Adapter)
Manufacturer Field of View Optimized eye relief adjustment allows a typical user experience 20º more than the HTC Vive 110º 115° 114º Up to 120º
IPD Adjustment Mechanical IPD: 58 - 70mm Mechanical IPD: 57-73mm
*Rough measurement		 Automatic IPD: 57–73 mm Mechanical IPD: 60-68mm Mechanical IPD: 57-70mm
Sound Built-in, 37.5mm off-ear 3.5 mm port, included earbuds
Bluetooth connected via the Console		 3.5 mm port, included earbuds Built-in, off-ear Built-in, on or off-ear
Connection Type to PC - DisplayPort 1.2
  • USB 3.0
 - USB-C - DisplayPort
  • USB-A 3.0
 - DisplayPort 1.3​ (DP to mini-DP adapter included)
  • 1x USB 3.0 Type C (USB-C to USB-A adapter included)
 - DIsplayPort (DP to mini-DP adapter included)
  • USB 3.0
Room For Glasses? Below average Excellent Average Average Above Average
Manufacturer Minimum PC Specs OS: Windows 10
Processor: Dual Core with Hyper-Threading
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Additional Notes: Available DisplayPort (Version 1.2) and USB (2.0+) Port Required		 N/A Uses PS5 See Manufacturer Recommended PC Specs OS: Windows 10 May 2019 update or later​
Processor: Intel Core i5, i7, Intel Xeon E3-1240 v5, equivalent or better or AMD Ryzen 5 equivalent or better​
Memory: 8 GB RAM or more​
Video Output: DisplayPort 1.3		 OS: Windows 11 / Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD Ryzen 1500 equivalent or greater
Memory: 8 GB RAM or more
Video Out: DisplayPort 1.2 or higher. DisplayPort 1.4 or higher with DSC is required for Full Resolution mode.
Manufacturer Minimum GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD RX480 N/A Uses PS5 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060Ti, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, NVIDIA RTX A2000, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000

Aero is compatible with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20- and 30-series GPUs that meet the minimum requirements. Note that AMD graphics cards are currently not supported.		 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX 5700​ NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 equivalent or greater. (Not full resolution)
Manufacturer Recommended PC Specs Processor: Quad Core +
Additional Notes: Available USB (3.0+) Port Required for Headset Pass-Through Camera & USB Port Support		 N/A Uses PS5 OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) / Windows 11
Processor: 4-core CPU One of the following or better: Intel Core i5-4590, Intel Xeon E5-1620, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Video output: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
USB connectivity: 1 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1		 Better than Minimum Specs Better than Minimum Specs
Manufacturer Recommended GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or better N/A Uses PS5 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070Ti, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada, NVIDIA RTX A4000, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000

Aero is compatible with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20- and 30-series GPUs that meet the minimum requirements. Note that AMD graphics cards are currently not supported.		 Full Resolution:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti​, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, NVIDIA GeForce 2080 Ti, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090​

AMD Radeon RX 5700, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, AMD Radeon 7, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT​

Half Resolution:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660ti, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070​, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 2060​

AMD Radeon RX 580, AMD Radeon RX 5500XT, AMD Radeon RX 590, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, AMD Radeon RX Vega56, AMD Radeon RX Vega6​		 GeForce RTX 20 Series (Turing) or AMD Radeon 5000 (Navi) generations or newer required for Full Resolution mode.
Hardware Platform PC PS5 (PlayStation 5) PC PC PC