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Introducing the top VR headsets from leading brands: HP, HTC, Oculus and Valve. The headsets recommended here have all been tried and tested by the VROne team. We’re not suggesting that you buy a headset solely based upon our recommendations, but hopefully, our reviews will help you to make the right decision.
It’s about time! The new Oculus Quest 2 is Facebook’s next-gen standalone VR headset. Pricewise, the Quest 2 is much more palatable at just £299. It utilises a single striped, LCD RGB display, offering a whopping resolution of 1832 x 1920p per eye. It outperforms the original Quest by utilising Qualcomm’s new XR2 processor. The controller’s battery housing has been improved, it’s lighter and has a greater array of accessories, from faceplates and carry cases, to Elite Head Straps. Check-out the new Oculus Quest 2… right here.
Oculus Quest 2 Review
Read the review: The new HP Reverb G2. With HP's Valve-made Fresnel lenses working in tandem with high-resolution LCD panels, expect near-perfect real world visuals, with a high-contrast, crisp colours and razor sharp text. The headset boasts a resolution of 2160 x 2160px per eye, providing a combined resolution of 4,320 x 2160px.
HP Reverb G2 Review
HTC Vive Cosmos review: The battle for VR started with the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, but now things are getting a little complicated. Facebook have proved with the Oculus Quest that stand-alone VR is possible. Another heavyweight, Valve, have already pushed the limits of high-end VR with their Index. Now comes the Vive Cosmos, HTC’s successor to the Vive and Vive Pro. So what does the Cosmos bring to the table?
Vive Cosmos Review
The Valve Index is the very first headset designed and manufactured by Valve Corporation. Considering the Index is Valve’s first ever VR headset, they’ve done an excellent job. They’ve delivered key features that we feel most VR enthusiasts will appreciate. Valve have developed visual, audio, and ergonomic technologies to create the best-in-class VR experience.
Valve Index ReviewIt’s about time! The new Oculus Quest 2 is Facebook’s next-gen standalone VR headset. Pricewise, the Quest 2 is much more palatable at just £299. It utilises a single striped, LCD RGB display, offering a whopping resolution of 1832 x 1920p per eye. It outperforms the original Quest by utilising Qualcomm’s new XR2 processor. The controller’s battery housing has been improved, it’s lighter and has a greater array of accessories, from faceplates and carry cases, to Elite Head Straps. Check-out the new Oculus Quest 2… right here.
Oculus Quest 2 Review
There’s a whole new world of VR out there and the Oculus Go has found its place in the market as one of the best affordable VR headsets in 2019. Retailing at around £199, the Oculus Go is steep competition for its older brother, the Oculus Rift. This stand-alone unit needs no wires or other hardware to operate and, as such, is a piece of kit that’s incredibly simple to use. We can see how the Oculus Go will appeal to the VR curious among us, so we put it through its paces. Ready, Steady…. Oculus Go!
Oculus Go Review
Strapping a smartphone to your head may seem peculiar, but this is essentially what you are doing with this headset. Having said that, the Gear is comfortable to wear, even on those of us with bigger than average heads who wear glasses! The designers have tweaked their design, not only to fit the newer S8 phones, but also to allow it to fit more snugly. The only technology inside the headset are the lenses themselves. There’s a touchpad for navigating on the side and a focusing wheel too.
Samsung Gear VR ReviewWell… choosing the best VR headset to buy is a bit of an open question really. First you need to consider what you’re going to use it for. If you’re a PC gamer you may want to consider the current leaders; Oculus Quest 2, HTC Vive Cosmos, HP Reverb G2 or the Valve Index. If you're a fan of game consoles, PlayStation VR or Xbox VR would be a good choice - that's if Microsoft ever get around to deciding on an HMD manufacturer, such as HP, or whether they'll just make their own.
For those that just want to see what all the hype is about before taking the plunge, a good starting point would be the Samsung Gear VR©, starting from as little as £35... However, you’ll need a compatible mobile phone, such as a Samsung S6, S7, S8 and up. For owners of the iPhone©, Apple© has yet to develop something of their own, nevertheless there are compatible HMD's available for the iPhone©, such as the Destek V4 VR or a slightly cheaper alternative, the VR Shinecon. P.S. There are rumors that Apple© are developing a AR/VR headset and that's said to be compatible with their next iPhone© release, although this won't drop until 2021, if at all!
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