Virtual Reality Headset suggestions

invisiblesquid · February 1, 2020

I couldn't decide if this classifies as a peripheral or a display, but since it's both, I picked this spot...

Any how, I'm on the market to kit my rig with a VR headset.

Currently, I'm running an intel i5-7500 (not K) on a MSI Z-270 with 16GB of DDR4 2300. I put in a GTX 1070 with an EKWB Phoenix MLC water cooling solution, and I have a 1TB SSD to play with. With the formalities out of the way, let me present what things I'm interested in.

First off, I prefer to use over the ear headphones, my favorite ones being my SteelSeries Arcits 3. They fit just fine over my PSVR; which as many of you know, is pretty chunky

I like the portability of the Oculus Quest, but not super impressed with the performance Linus saw in his latest review of it with it running on the Oculus Link. That said, the price point is right around my current budget of no more than $500.

The Rift S is another big contender, rocking the stage like the Quest; running without needing the base stations. Which segues into the next headset I've seen a lot of...

The HTC VIVE (not the pro, I prefer my current headset instead of the headphones on that) makes the list of the ones I've considered because its popularity.

Most of what I know about these headsets is conjecture based on other peoples reviews and game play. I came to this market knowing that I wouldn't be able to see much more than the manufacture's marketing strategy, so I figured it would be easier to go to the community. I'm open to all suggestions and would love to hear first hand reviews about different headsets.

Thank you all for making it this far, and I look forward to the discussion.

~squid

Grabhanem · February 1, 2020

I've only tried the Vive, and I really liked it. That said, it can be hard to find at reasonable prices. However, it is excellent and has a slightly better refresh rate than the rift S, with support for a wireless upgrade that works like a charm.

The Rift S looks like a great option for someone with a decent computer like yourself. I don't know how much an impact the 80hz display has, though, and you lose support for wireless upgrades unless Oculus comes out with something.

i_build_nanosuits · February 1, 2020

i use the Rift S and it's bloody awesome...i use it with earbuds of high quality tho...i find my wireless over ear headphones too dificult to deal with in vr.

i highly recommend...oculus softwares and optimization is awesome.

1 hour ago, Grabhanem said:

The Rift S looks like a great option for someone with a decent computer like yourself. I don't know how much an impact the 80hz display has, though, and you lose support for wireless upgrades unless Oculus comes out with something.

i can say i had the original rift before and it was 90hz and the 80hz on the S is fine...100hz would be nice i guess...but 80hz is still silky smooth so long as your machine keep with it.