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VR Headsets

14 VR headsets from Meta, HTC, Oculus and more. Most cost $472 to $1,599, and half cost less than $940.

VR Headsets by use

Each use has a written rule on its page, built from listed specs. A VR headset can match several uses.

Recommended VR Headsets

Pimax

PC VR

+PC-powered design for high-resolution PC VR
+8K QLED display with local dimming
+Includes controllers in the package
−Requires a compatible PC to run
$974.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Pimax

PC VR

+PC-powered design for high-resolution PC VR
+8K QLED display with local dimming
+Includes controllers in the package
−Requires a compatible PC to run
−Partial payment version requires completing the remaining payment
$1,599.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
HTCSpec score 8.7

Standalone

+Standalone use plus PC VR support in one headset
+Mixed reality support blends virtual content with the real room
+Includes controllers for hand input
$1,299.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:31 PST - Details
Pimax

PC VR

+3840x3552 resolution per eye
+110° field of view with ConcaveView optics
+PC VR compatible
No current price. Check it at the store.
HTCSpec score 8.7

Standalone

+Works standalone or with a PC
+Mixed reality passthrough support
+Includes controllers and a deluxe pack
$619.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:31 PST - Details
Sony

PlayStation

+Designed for PlayStation consoles
+Includes two Move motion controllers for hand tracking
+Bundle includes a camera for tracking the headset
−Requires a PlayStation console to run
$472.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
HTCSpec score 8.7

Standalone

+Standalone design needs no PC or console to run
+Mixed reality support blends the real room with virtual content
+Includes controllers in the package
−Standalone headsets have less graphics power than PC-tethered systems
$849.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:31 PST - Details
HTC

Standalone

+Standalone design needs no PC
+Includes controllers and a face cushion
+Six degrees of freedom tracking
−No eye tracking
No price recorded yet.
DPVR

Standalone

+Standalone design needs no PC or console to run
+Includes a 3DoF controller for hand-held interaction
+Named for arcades, education and corporate use
−Standalone headsets have less graphics power than PC-tethered systems
$498.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:07 PST - Details
Sony

PlayStation

+Bundle includes headset, motion controller and camera
+Includes two controllers
+Works with PlayStation 4
−Requires a PlayStation console
$1,099.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
HTC

Standalone

+Standalone design needs no tethered PC
+Includes a 6DoF controller for tracking movement in space
+Includes a wrist strap and rapid charger
$249.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:31 PST - Details
HTCSpec score 8.7

Standalone

+Standalone design needs no PC
+Mixed reality passthrough support
+Includes controllers and a wired streaming cable
$905.75
as of 11/03/2026 23:31 PST - Details
HTCSpec score 8.7

Standalone

+Standalone use plus PC VR support in one headset
+Mixed reality support blends virtual content with the real room
+Includes controllers for hand input
$1,418.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:31 PST - Details
HTCSpec score 8.7

Standalone

+Standalone use plus PC VR support in one headset
+Mixed reality support blends virtual content with the real room
+Includes controllers and Ultimate Tracker 3 pack for body tracking
$1,988.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:31 PST - Details

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