Best VR Headsets Updated December 2024

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Best VR Headsets
2024 Buyer's GuideUpdated December 2024
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Meta Quest 3S 128GB — Get Batman: Arkham Shadow and a 3-Month Trial of Meta Quest+ Included — All-in-One Headset
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 1832 x 1920
Audio: 3D positional
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers, Batman game
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10.0

1
Meta Quest 3S 128GB — Get Batman: Arkham Shadow and a 3-Month Trial of Meta Quest+ Included — All-in-One Headset
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 1832 x 1920
Audio: 3D positional
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers, Batman game

9.7

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9.7

Meta Quest 3 512GB — The Most Powerful Quest — Ultimate Mixed Reality Experiences — Get Batman: Arkham Shadow and a 3-Month Tri...
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 2064 x 2208
Audio: 3D positional
Refresh Rate: 90Hz or 120Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers, Batman game
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9.7

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Meta Quest 3 512GB — The Most Powerful Quest — Ultimate Mixed Reality Experiences — Get Batman: Arkham Shadow and a 3-Month Tri...
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 2064 x 2208
Audio: 3D positional
Refresh Rate: 90Hz or 120Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers, Batman game

9.2

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9.2

PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2)
Type: Game console-powered
Resolution Per Eye: 2000 x 2040
Audio: 3D positional
Refresh Rate: 90Hz or 120Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers
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9.2

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PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2)
Type: Game console-powered
Resolution Per Eye: 2000 x 2040
Audio: 3D positional
Refresh Rate: 90Hz or 120Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers

9.0

4

9.0

Meta Quest 2 128GB - Advanced All-in-One Virtual Reality Headset (Renewed)
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 1832 x 1920
Audio: 3D positional
Refresh Rate: 60Hz, 72Hz, or 90Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers
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9.0

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Meta Quest 2 128GB - Advanced All-in-One Virtual Reality Headset (Renewed)
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 1832 x 1920
Audio: 3D positional
Refresh Rate: 60Hz, 72Hz, or 90Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers
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8.8

HTC VIVE Pro 2 Virtual Reality System
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 2448 x 2448
Audio: Built-in headphones
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers, 2 base stations

8.8

5
HTC VIVE Pro 2 Virtual Reality System
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 2448 x 2448
Audio: Built-in headphones
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers, 2 base stations

8.7

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8.7

Oculus Newest Quest 2 VR Headset 128GB Set, White - Advanced All-in-One Virtual Reality Headset Cover Set
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 1832 x 1920
Audio: 3D positional
Refresh Rate: Up to 120Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers
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Oculus Newest Quest 2 VR Headset 128GB Set, White - Advanced All-in-One Virtual Reality Headset Cover Set
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 1832 x 1920
Audio: 3D positional
Refresh Rate: Up to 120Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers
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8.6

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8.6

HTC Vive Pro Focus Plus 6DOF VR Headset in Almond White Bundle Including VR Headset, Controllers, face Cushion, QC 3.0 Charger ...
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 1440 x 1600
Audio: Built-in speakers
Refresh Rate: 75Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers
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HTC Vive Pro Focus Plus 6DOF VR Headset in Almond White Bundle Including VR Headset, Controllers, face Cushion, QC 3.0 Charger ...
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 1440 x 1600
Audio: Built-in speakers
Refresh Rate: 75Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers
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8.5

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8.5

Oculus Quest All-in-one VR Gaming Headset – 64GB
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 1440 × 1600
Audio: 3D positional
Refresh Rate: 72Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers
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8.5

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Oculus Quest All-in-one VR Gaming Headset – 64GB
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 1440 × 1600
Audio: 3D positional
Refresh Rate: 72Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers
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8.3

HTC Vive XR Elite with Deluxe Pack — Mixed Reality and PC VR Headset + Controllers
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 1920 x 1920
Audio: Built-in headphones
Refresh Rate: 90Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers

8.3

9
HTC Vive XR Elite with Deluxe Pack — Mixed Reality and PC VR Headset + Controllers
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 1920 x 1920
Audio: Built-in headphones
Refresh Rate: 90Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers

8.1

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8.1

PICO 4 128G VR ヘッドセット ホワイト(ピコ 4) White
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 2160 x 2160,
Audio: 3D spatial sound
Refresh Rate: 72Hz or 90Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers
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PICO 4 128G VR ヘッドセット ホワイト(ピコ 4) White
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 2160 x 2160,
Audio: 3D spatial sound
Refresh Rate: 72Hz or 90Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers
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Meta Quest 3S 128GB — Get Batman: Arkham Shadow and a 3-Month Trial of Meta Quest+ Included — All-in-One Headset
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 1832 x 1920
Audio: 3D positional
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers, Batman game
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Picked by 1493 people today!
Picked by 1493 people today!

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Meta Quest 3S 128GB — Get Batman: Arkham Shadow and a 3-Month Trial of Meta Quest+ Included — All-in-One Headset
Type: Standalone
Resolution Per Eye: 1832 x 1920
Audio: 3D positional
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Accessories Included: 2 controllers, Batman game

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1. Meta Quest 3S VR with Batman & 3-Month Trial
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2. Meta Quest 3 VR with Batman & 3 Month Trial
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3. PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2)
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4. Meta Quest 2 128GB Virtual Reality Headset (Renewed)
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5. HTC VIVE Pro 2 Virtual Reality System
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6. Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset (128GB)
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7. HTC Vive Pro Focus Plus 6DOF VR Headset
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8. Oculus Quest VR Gaming Headset Console
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9. HTC Vive XR Elite VR Headset
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10. PICO 4 128G VR Headset
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Type
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Type
Standalone Standalone Game console-powered Standalone Standalone Standalone Standalone Standalone Standalone Standalone
Resolution Per Eye
1832 x 1920 2064 x 2208 2000 x 2040 1832 x 1920 2448 x 2448 1832 x 1920 1440 x 1600 1440 × 1600 1920 x 1920 2160 x 2160,
Resolution Per Eye
1832 x 1920 2064 x 2208 2000 x 2040 1832 x 1920 2448 x 2448 1832 x 1920 1440 x 1600 1440 × 1600 1920 x 1920 2160 x 2160,
Audio
3D positional 3D positional 3D positional 3D positional Built-in headphones 3D positional Built-in speakers 3D positional Built-in headphones 3D spatial sound
Audio
3D positional 3D positional 3D positional 3D positional Built-in headphones 3D positional Built-in speakers 3D positional Built-in headphones 3D spatial sound
Refresh Rate
120Hz 90Hz or 120Hz 90Hz or 120Hz 60Hz, 72Hz, or 90Hz 120Hz Up to 120Hz 75Hz 72Hz 90Hz 72Hz or 90Hz
Refresh Rate
120Hz 90Hz or 120Hz 90Hz or 120Hz 60Hz, 72Hz, or 90Hz 120Hz Up to 120Hz 75Hz 72Hz 90Hz 72Hz or 90Hz
Accessories Included
2 controllers, Batman game 2 controllers, Batman game 2 controllers 2 controllers 2 controllers, 2 base stations 2 controllers 2 controllers 2 controllers 2 controllers 2 controllers
Accessories Included
2 controllers, Batman game 2 controllers, Batman game 2 controllers 2 controllers 2 controllers, 2 base stations 2 controllers 2 controllers 2 controllers 2 controllers 2 controllers

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