Top 15 best virtual reality glasses for PC and PS4: rating 2021-2022 and how to choose a model for your kid

The future that everyone has been waiting for has already come: there are electric cars on the road, purchases are paid by smartphones, and people are entertained in another reality.

VR glasses for PCs and PS4 game consoles are finally on the market.

Some happy owners praise the product, while others have found many flaws.

Confrontation with the brutal truth is inevitable: virtual reality is not as good as your imagination drew it.

However, some VR-helmets deserve attention, so it is worth to understand: which of them is better to choose.

Rating of top 15 best virtual reality glasses 2021-2022

Place	Name	Price
Top 6 best virtual reality glasses for PC
1	HTC Vive Pro Full Kit	95 000 ?
2	Oculus Rift S65	65 000 ?
3	Oculus Rift CV1	42 000 ?
4	HTC Vive Pro HMD	55 000 ?
5	Samsung HMD Odyssey - Windows Mixed Reality Headset	45 000 ?
6	HTC Vive Cosmos	65 000 ?
Top 5 best virtual reality helmets for gaming consoles (PS4)
1	Sony PlayStation VR (CUH-ZVR2)	17 000 ?
2	Sony PlayStation VR Mega Pack Bundle	23 000 ?
3	Sony PlayStation VR (CUH-ZVR1)	20 000 ?
4	Sony PlayStation VR Mega Pack Bundle 2 MK4	23 000 ?
5	Royole Moon	19 000 ?
Top 4 best independent virtual reality helmets
1	Oculus Go - 32 GB	17 00 ?
2	Oculus Quest - 128 GB	47 000 ?
3	Oculus Quest - 64 GB	43 000 ?
4	Oculus Go - 64 GB	17 000 ?

Best PC Virtual Reality Glasses

HTC Vive Pro Full Kit

Developed for professional-grade VR. Features - precision system SteamVR Tracking of the latest generation, support for Hi-Res sound + 3D surround sound, WiGig-based wireless technology from Intel.

The helmet is equipped with high-resolution AMOLED screens, which transmit rich colors and high contrast.

There are two built-in microphones with active noise cancellation, the ability to connect an external audio device, playback alerts and conversations.

Comfort during use is provided by: optimally selected center of gravity, IPD, low pressure on the face (face pad area reduced by 24%), adjustable strap and padded lining.

Features:

screen resolution - 1440x1600;
Min system requirements - GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480; CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350, Windows 8.1 or higher;
There's focus and inter-eye distance adjustment, motion controller, external position sensor in space.

Pros of

wireless technology;
Vive Pro system;
screen resolution;
sound quality;
refresh rate;
comfortable picture area.

Cons

Oculus Rift S.

VR helmet with improved optics and ergonomic design. Equipped with a new generation lenses and a clear display that minimizes the "wire mesh" effect.

Hardware and software run games on a variety of PCs. There are no external sensors for motion tracking, as Insight technology is responsible for this function.

With Touch controllers you can control the virtual world with your hands - the movements are transmitted with high accuracy.

Setup is quick: just connect the headset to your PC and run the software.. The headset is equipped with 3.5mm mini-jack connectors.

Specifications:

Minimum system requirements - Windows 10, Processor Intel i3-6100/AMD Ryzen 3 1200, FX4350 or higher, Graphics card NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti/AMD Radeon RX 470 or higher:
Screen resolution is 2560x1440;
The refresh rate is 80 Hz.

Pros of

LCD screen;
controller tracking;
compatibility with any PC OS;
good sound;
clear picture;
easy setup;
no dead zones.

Cons

uncomfortable manipulators;
defect in the cameras at night;
no adjustment of the interpupillary distance.

Oculus Rift CV1.

This product is endowed with an AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of up to 90 Hz, a viewing angle of 110 degrees, motion tracker in 1000 Hz, infrared sensors, gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer.

The response time is 3 ms, so vestibular problems and nausea are minimized. The helmet is also equipped with a joystick Touch, and the communication between them is done through the radio channel.

Additionally, a headset with microphone, remote control, sensor and gamepad for XBOX One are included.

Thanks to these goggles and software, a good immersion effect is achieved and 360 degree spatial sound is heard.

Another plus is the ability to adjust the interpupillary distance.

Specifications:

Resolution - 2160x1200;
Minimum system requirements - 8 GB RAM; Windows 7 SP1; 3 USB 3.0 ports; USB 2.0 port; HDMI 1.3 connector;
There is an external position sensor in space.

Pros of

picture quality;
easy adjustment;
immersive effect;
good sound;
no dead zones;
handy controllers.

Cons

Strict requirements to the PC OS;
general dampness of operation.

HTC Vive Pro HMD.

It's a development for professional-grade VR. Features include the latest generation of SteamVR Tracking SteamVR Tracking system of the last generation, support for Hi-Res sound + 3D surround sound, WiGig-based wireless technology from Intel.

The helmet is equipped with high resolution AMOLED screens, which transmit rich colors and high contrast.

This allows the eyes to believe in the reality of what is happening.

There are two built-in microphones with active noise cancellation, the ability to connect an external audio device, playback alerts and conversations.

Thanks to the VIVE Wireless Adapter, freedom of movement in any area is achieved.

Features:

Screen resolution - 2880x1600;
Minimum system requirements - GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480; CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350, Windows 8.1 or higher;
There's focus and inter-eye distance adjustment, motion controller, external position sensor in space.

Pros of

Tracker and joystick compatibility;
Vive Pro system;
screen resolution;
sound quality;
refresh rate;
comfortable picture area.

Minuses

bouncing in fast-paced games;
cable.

Samsung HMD Odyssey - Windows Mixed Reality Headset

This is a mixed reality headset based on Windows Mixed Reality. Endowed with the best AMOLED screens with high resolution, created by Anti-SDE technology. Therefore, the graphics became brighter and sharper, and the viewing angle was increased to 110 degrees.

The Screen Door effect has also disappeared, and the pixel density has doubled. Paired with built-in microphones the helmet allows you to communicate with friends and opponents during the game.

Spatial 360-degree sound allows you to hear even the softest noises..

From sensors there is an accelerometer for 6 measurements, a hygrometer for 6 measurements, a compass for 3 measurements, a proximity sensor, an IPD sensor.

Characteristics:

resolution - 2880x1600;
Minimum system requirements - Windows 10 - Creators Update, Intel Desktop i5 or AMD FX-4350 , NVIDIA GTX 1050 - AMD Radeon RX 460, RAM - 8 GB;
refresh rate - 60-90 Hz.

Pros of

interpupillary distance adjustment;
Windows Mixed Reality;
no pixel grid;
sound quality, microphone;
easy setup;
durable, user-friendly controllers.

Cons

crashes in the WMR portal and SteamVR;
short cord;
rapid heating of the internal screen;
the need for constant charging.

HTC Vive Cosmos.

This headset features accurate built-in tracking without external sensors. 6 camera sensors, 6 degrees of freedom and software optimization contribute to this.

Graphics and text are shown more clearly because the helmet has new LCD panels with high resolution and dense pixel spacing. The screen-door effect is also eliminated.

Compatible with a wide range of VR-ready PCs and notebooks.

Backlighting during active use helps track controllers with precision. SteamVR tracking makes movements fast and smooth from any angle.

Features:

Resolution - 2880x1700;
minimum system requirements - Intel® Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 or higher, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or higher, Windows 10;
90Hz refresh rate.

Pros of

adjustment of the interpupillary distance;
Sound and graphics quality;
screen resolution;
fast software installation;
ability to connect other headphones;
tracking.

Minuses

raw performance in daylight;
short cord;
controller incompatibility with Bethesda games.

The best virtual reality helmets for gaming consoles (PS4)

Sony PlayStation VR (CUH-ZVR2).

The headset is suitable for the entire PS4 series of consoles. Featuring an OLED screen, 360 degrees, 120 Hz refresh rate, provides smooth visualization and effective immersion in VR worlds.

Users noted the state-of-the-art surround sound, built-in microphone for communicating with friends while playing or on social media.

Dual lenses and three-dimensional scene depth sensing technology allow PlayStation Camera to track the position in space of the headset, PlayStation Move controller and DUALSHOCK 4 lightbar.

The camera tracks 9 LEDs, so a high precision movement is achieved. One of the best models 2021-2022.

Features:

1920x1080 resolution;
Accelerometer, gyroscope4
VR Worlds game set, processor module, connection cords, stereo headphones, adapter and power cable;
Viewing angle - 100 degrees.

Pros of

PlayStation Move controller and PS VR aiming;
DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller;
motion-tracking light bar;
video and photo viewing accessibility;
comfortable design;
PC connection.

Disadvantages

a lot of wires;
poor picture quality;
discomfort when using.

Sony PlayStation VR Mega Pack Bundle

Helmet to connect to PS4 consoles. Features - OLED screen, 360 degree view, 120 Hz refresh rate, smooth visualization and effective immersion in VR worlds.

Especially chic is the state-of-the-art surround sound, built-in microphone for communicating with friends while playing or on social networks.

Dual lenses and three-dimensional scene depth sensing technology allows PlayStation Camera tracks the position in space of the headset, PlayStation Move controller and DUALSHOCK 4 lightbar.

The camera tracks 9 LEDs, so there is a high accuracy of movement.

Features:

resolution - 1920x1080;
Viewing angle - 100 degrees;
There is an accelerometer, gyroscope;
In addition to the connection wires and adapters in the kit has 5 games Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR, DOOM VFR, Astro Bot Rescue Mission, WipEout Omega Collection, VR World.

Pros of

adjustable lenses;
easy setup;
clear camera;
user-friendly controllers;
smoothness of movement.

Cons

cloudy image;
grid of pixels;
a lot of wires.

Sony PlayStation VR (CUH-ZVR1)

These glasses connect to any version of the PS4 game console and the TV using special processor.

The display is complemented by smooth visuals and low response time. Therefore, immersion in the virtual world is much faster, more comfortable and more spectacular.

Provides the ability to communicate with friends via social networks on the microphone.

Built-in headphones with surround sound effect can clarify the direction and distance of the sound from any side.

But this model has a lot more disadvantages than pluses.

Specifications:

resolution - 1920x1080;
refresh rate - 120 Hz;
Viewing angle - 100 degrees;
included cords and adapters to connect, the game VR Worlds and GT Sport.

Pros of

design;
immersion in the VR world;
compatibility with the entire line of PS4.

Cons

blind spots;
grainy image;
a lot of wires;
eye fatigue;
no cameras;
viewing angle;
work only in one position.

Sony PlayStation VR Mega Pack Bundle 2 MK4

These glasses create a limitless field of view every time you turn your head. OLED screen and smooth visuals with 120 frames per second create the effect of presence in the selected game.

Good features - surround sound, built-in microphone with the ability to communicate with players over the network, the depth of scene technology by PlayStation Camera.

It allows you to track the position of the headset, PlayStation Move controller, DUALSHOCK 4 network panel from any angle.

There are controllers like wireless, motion, aiming. It's also possible to view panoramic material in the media player.

Specifications:

The resolution is 1920x1080;
Viewing angle - 100 degrees;
Frequency - 120 Hz;
Includes camera, processor, connection cords, games Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR, Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Resident Evil biohazard, Everybody Golf VR, VR Worlds.

Pros of

presence effect;
camera with tracking;
direct communication;
controllers;
video and graphics viewing.

Minuses

low picture quality;
a lot of wires.

Royole Moon

This is a virtual 3D mobile theater for watching movies, playing games, socializing, learning content.

It has two displays - AMOLED, Full HD. Sound quality is top-notch as there is 92% noise suppression technology.

But the lower and higher frequencies are perfectly audible. It is controlled by the touchpad, which opens up easy and accurate navigation of the Moon OS.

A single battery charge lasts up to 5 hours..

The model connects to PC, smartphone and gaming consoles via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI. Another feature is the availability of 32 GB of memory for storing video, audio, text, photos and so on.

Features:

Screen resolution - 1920x1080;
the frequency of 60 Hz;
there is an adjustment of focus, touch panel, adjustment of the lens position.

Pros of

multifunctionality;
individual settings;
good sound;
built-in memory;
easy operation.

Cons

screen;
protective curtain.

The best independent virtual reality helmets

Oculus Go - 32 GB.

It's an all-in-one headset.. Equipped with state-of-the-art lenses and 3D graphics that ensures clear and bright images.

It is designed to be lightweight and virtually indestructible once you put it on.

Built-in drivers provide spatial sound, a handy controller allows easy navigation.

The glasses are endowed with Adreno 530 graphics processor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor. Function on the operating system Android 7.1.

To access the Internet using a wireless connection or connect to other devices via Bluetooth, Micro-USB.

Features:

Built-in memory - 32 GB
Resolution - 2560x1440;
Viewing angle - 100 degrees.

Pros of

autonomy;
multifunctionality;
screen parameters;
convenient operation;
quality OS.

Minuses

The interpupillary distance is not adjustable;
fast heating;
Average picture quality in games.

Oculus Quest - 128 GB

This model differs from Oculus Go - 32 GB with 128 GB of internal memory and the presence of two Oculus Touch controllers..

There are also 4 built-in cameras with motion tracking system Oculus Insight. There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor for independent operation.

Connects to the network and other devices via OTG USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.

A distinctive and great feature of this helmet is a high-resolution OLED screen.

It allows you to view widescreen images and videos, as well as a perfect immersion in a world of virtual reality.

Features:

3200x1440 resolution;
128 GB of memory;
Viewing angle - 100 degrees.

Pluses

adjustable position of the lenses;
memory capacity;
screen resolution;
a variety of connectivity options;
handy controllers;
autonomy.

Minuses

controller failures;
complicated lens setup.

Oculus Quest - 64 GB.

These glasses differ from the Oculus Go - 128 GB with 64 GB of internal memory and the presence of RAM of 4 GB..

There are also two Oculus Touch controllers, four built-in cameras with Oculus Insight motion tracking system. There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor for independent operation.

Connection to the network and other devices is through OTG USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. OLED screen with high resolution pleases the user with a rich, high-precision, realistic picture.

Plus to this there is a good effect of presence during a stay in your favorite game.

Charged through a standard cable, and a single charge lasts up to 5 hours.

Features:

3200x1440 resolution;
Memory capacity - 64 GB + 4 GB of RAM;
Viewing angle - 100 degrees.

Pros

adjustable position of the lenses;
memory capacity;
screen resolution;
many connection options;
convenient controllers;
autonomy.

Minuses

underdeveloped controllers;
difficult adjustment of the lenses;
rapid heating.

Oculus Go - 64 GB.

Independent helmet for gaming, watching any content, studying, working. Functions on Android 7.1, is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor and Adreno 530 graphics processor.

Provides a built-in memory of 65 GB and RAM - 3 GB. Connects to devices via WiFi, Bluetooth, Micro-USB.

The model has built-in headphones, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor.

The package includes a remote control for easier navigation on the OS.

Does not require wires, because the work takes place in standalone mode. Therefore, there is no need to look for a place to locate cords, cables and other additions.

Features:

Resolution - 2560x1440;
frequency - 72 Hz;
built-in and RAM - 64 and 3 GB.

Pros of

autonomy;
quality of workmanship;
good optics;
controller;
clear sound with noise suppression;
software suite.

Minuses

heating;
touch panel;
Lens adjustment gets confused.

How to choose and what to look for?

Decide on the type of. Glasses can connect to game consoles, PCs, smartphones, TVs or be completely independent.
Pay attention to the parameters of the screen. The higher the resolution, the clearer and brighter the picture. It is good if the indicator starts from 2560x1440.
On the manufacturer. The problem is that many brands pay attention to a single detail. For example, the manufacturer Sony focuses on the functionality of sensors and cameras, but not on screen resolution.
On additional features .. Ideally, if the model is equipped with adjustable lenses, has additional control consoles, touch panel and so on.

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