Forget about the pixelated, unresponsive headsets of yore. Virtual reality is back, and it’s better than ever. Thanks to rapid technological advancements in fields like optics, AI, and voice recognition, virtual reality is poised to become even more commonplace in consumer life.
If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past few years, you’re probably aware of VR’s growing popularity. From high-end devices like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive Pro to cheaper options like Google Cardboard or the New Samsung Odyssey, there’s something for nearly everyone.
Virtual reality headsets should immerse you into another world while minimizing headaches. Popular headsets will likely be those that are comfortable, simple to use, and affordable.
Even though VR headsets are getting more expensive, the quality of the experiences still makes the price tag worth it.
In this blog post, we take a look at the 7 best VR headsets of 2022. Take a look below!
Best VR Headsets
- Meta Quest 2
- Meta Quest Pro
- HTC Vive pro 2
- HP Reverb G2
- Valve Index VR kit
- Sony Playstation Headset VR
- Pico 4: All-in-one headset
1. Meta Quest 2
This is the second generation of Quest, the company’s flagship VR headset that pioneered wireless VR. It takes less than 2 minutes to get up and running in VR with built-in Inside-Out tracking and hand tracking.
Quest 2 offers a completely wireless experience with a huge library of great games, including Resident Evil 4 and The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners — it can also be connected to a PC for games like Half-Life: Alyx.
It’s designed for people who want to experience virtual reality without needing to plug it into anything except to charge its battery. Due to its accessibility, it is one we are able to recommend to most people. You might not be satisfied with this if you want the most advanced graphics and are willing to spend at least twice as much on a headset and twice as much on a PC.
Reasons to Rent:
- -Oculus Link tethering
- -Great price
- -Steady updates
- -Self-contained and wireless
- -Great touch controllers
- -Comfortable design for gaming
- -Plenty of apps
2. Meta Quest Pro
In the near future, VR devices will provide the platform for the next generation of computing – similar to the way laptops and tablets are used today – and will allow people to access the metaverse in their everyday lives. The cutting-edge technology of Meta Quest Pro plays a significant role in leading us toward that future.
Meta Quest Pro’s Snapdragon XR2+ processor delivers significantly better performance than Meta Quest 2. It consumes 50% less power and dissipates heat better than Meta Quest 2. There are 10 high-resolution sensors (five inside the headset and five outside) that enhance a variety of immersive experiences on each Meta Quest Pro headset.
Reasons to Rent:
- -Continuous lens spacing adjustment mechanism
- -Self-tracking controllers
- -A sleek new design
- -Full Color mixed reality
3. HTC Vive Pro 2
This VR headset offers the highest resolution we’ve seen yet, at a price that matches. When you’re willing to mix and match components and want the best VR experience, it’s worth considering. Bringing with it a number of updates on the display front, the HTC Vive Pro 2 is one of the most impressive mainstream options available today.
Reasons to Rent:
- -The best resolution for VR gaming
- -Smooth motion tracking
- -Works with Valve Index controllers
- -Awesome display
- -Precise tracking
- -Mature tracking
It offers the sharpest picture available in a semi-consumer VR headset with 2,448 by 2,448 pixels per eye. This headset easily offers the best visuals I’ve seen in VR so far, but at a hefty price.
Similar to the Oculus Quest 2, it is compatible with SteamVR and includes a separate VR app store called Viveport. With the Vive Pro 2 and Valve Index controllers, you can have the best VR experience without diving into extremes.
4. HP Reverb G2
With a new design and two new features, the new HP Reverb G2 VR headset offers a better fit and a more reliable experience than its predecessor. Its price remains reasonable and its picture remains sharp.
Reasons to Rent:
- -Easy setup and long cable
- -Accessible physical IPD Toggle
- -No screen door effect
- -High resolution for the price
- -Comfortable headset and controllers
- -Works reliably with SteamVR
For a tethered-only VR experience, it’s more affordable and easier to set up than the Oculus Quest 2. Additionally, each eye has a resolution of 2,160 by 2,160, which is a high resolution for the price.
5. Valve Index VR Kit
With its finger-tracking controllers, the Valve Index is the most impressive consumer VR headset yet.
Reasons to Rent:
- -Immersive, finger-tracking controllers
- -120Hz refresh rate delivers smooth motion
- -Lots of VR software is available on PC via SteamVR
Despite its impressive VR headset, the Valve Index really impresses due to its controllers, which are another major component. This feature allows games (that make use of the feature) to be much more immersive than the standard trigger grips on other controllers. You’ll be amazed at how your fingers move in Half-Life: Alyx.
6. Sony Playstation Headset VR
PlayStation VR is an aging device. While it was released in 2016 for the PlayStation 4, it is still worth considering if you own a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5. Since you already own one of those consoles, you don’t need any extra hardware (but if you want to use it with your PS5, you must request a free adapter from Sony for the PlayStation Camera to work).
Reasons to Rent:
- -Immersive VR experience.
- -Works with non-VR apps and games.
- -Motion control support.
- -Low cost of entry compared with PC-based headsets.
PlayStation VR has a large library of games, including Five Nights at Freddie’s: Help Wanted, Moss, Rez Infinite, and Until Dawn: Rush of Blood. Those with PS4 or PS5 and a desire to play VR on those systems should use this.
7. Pico 4: All-in-one VR Headset
Using pancake lenses, Pico 4 allows for smaller panels and less space between lenses, resulting in a slimmer, lighter design. Furthermore, the device offers a diagonal field of view of 105°, seven degrees wider than its predecessor. There is a maximum refresh rate of 90Hz for Pico 4’s LCD resolution per eye. In addition to the 5K RGB camera, the device comes with four greyscale fisheye tracking cameras located at the corners of the device for color passthrough.
A battery is incorporated into the strap of the headset, which has a battery life of 3 to 12 hours. As well, Pico 4 controllers have been designed to prevent users from banging their hands together when they get close to one another.
Reasons to Rent:
- -Balanced design, easy to wear
- -Superlight for longer play
- -4K+ super-vision display
- -Motorized inter-pupillary distance adjustment
Renting VR headsets sounds interesting, right? Let IGIVU help you. The VR headsets we rent allow you and your team to work together to overcome challenges and accomplish tasks in another world.
Visit IGIVU today to find out more about our VR headset rental service.
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