Sony PSVR
Score: 86/100
Oculus Quest 2 64 GB
Score: 80/100Rankings
The PlayStation VR Headset Plus Camera Bundle offers an affordable, console-based VR experience with solid tracking and OLED visuals. Its main trade-offs are the need for a PS4/PS5 console and the absence of HDR and higher resolution. Best suited for existing PlayStation owners seeking a cost-effective entry into VR.
The Oculus Quest 2 is a standalone, wireless VR headset delivering sharp 1832×1920 per-eye visuals, inside-out tracking and integrated 3D audio, making it a versatile all-in-one solution. Its limitations include a modest 72 Hz refresh rate, reliance on AA batteries for controllers, and a required Meta account. Ideal for beginners and casual gamers seeking a portable VR experience with optional PC tethering.
| Attribute | | |
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| ↓ lower better | — | 503 gbest |
100 °best | — | |
— | 72 Hzbest | |
6best | 6best |
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| Attribute | | |
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Sensors & Tracking(1) | ||
Tracking System | camera | inside-out 6DoF |
Audio(1) | ||
Audio Type | stereo_earbuds | Integrated speakers; 3.5mm headphone jack |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connectivity Type | wired | Standalone wireless; USB‑C; Oculus Link |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Platforms | PS4,PS5 | Standalone; PC via Oculus Link |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | Headset, Processor Unit, PlayStation Camera, Stereo Earbuds, HDMI Cable, USB Cable, AC Adaptor and Power Cord, Connection Adaptor | Headset; Two Touch controllers; Two AA batteries; Glasses spacer |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the PSVR as a high-value entry into virtual reality, noting its competitive pricing, robust nine-LED tracking, and tight integration with the PlayStation ecosystem.
Everyday users praise the immersive experience and the ease of accessing VR through their existing PlayStation consoles. The Social Screen feature is frequently mentioned as a valuable way to involve friends and family.
Professional reviewers praise the Quest 2 as an advanced all-in-one headset that delivers a 50 % pixel boost, Snapdragon XR2 performance, and the flexibility of both standalone and PC-tethered VR, while noting drawbacks such as the mandatory Meta account and the modest 72 Hz base refresh rate.
Everyday users love the wireless freedom, comfortable weight, and ease of setup, but repeatedly voice annoyance over AA controller batteries and the compulsory Facebook login, with some wishing for higher refresh rates.
