Which VR Headset Should You Buy in 2021?

Here is the comprehensive buyers guide for the typical consumer looking to buy a PCVR headset in 2020-2021. After this guide you should be able to pick a headset that will suit you will for your needs, whether that be hardcore VR gaming, casual, simulators, or full body tracking in VRChat.
In this video I cover:
HP Reverb G2
Valve Index
Oculus Quest 2
Oculus Rift S
HTC Vive Cosmos Elite
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[@ThrillSeekerVR]

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[@kiefermckinley5314]

correction: discord does not have good times

[@elijahgarner1571]

Can we get a pink face piece for the index tho? I would insta cop that just sayin XD

[@pk251]

the elite strap has restocked on the oculus store and can be purchased right now

[@Mouryalti5234]

I never new you could play oculus quest 2 with out a head set 11:25

[@loxslo7325]

I was chiing on esty and I found this accessories for the Valve Index. www.etsy.com/listing/813072569/minidex-led-plug-and-play-light-frunk

[@i3enj462]

"The quest 2 is awesome. It plays games without a headset..." Wut

[@AshHvH]

Sorry you mistaken him for a pc😔

[@wolbobus2130]

@@j63636 he didnt stutter

[@wolbobus2130]

@@j63636 He also said it plays game without a headset, what marvelous technology

[@World_Theory]

Must be some kind of brain implant or nanite injection that interfaces with your central nervous system and forms a USB port on the back of your head. I'm not comfortable with Facebook having this technology. (Upon further consideration, I think the USB port would form somewhere on the face. Because _Facebook._

[@null9569]

I noticed that and I came to check the comments straight after I heard it

[@thehauntedattic4279]

If I trust anyone with a VR buyers guide... it’s this man.

[@noisafuzol4028]

missing pimax and old used vives...

[@coalangley5443]

Agreeing noises

[@joshtopham5868]

I agree

[@lizardflap251]

@@noisafuzol4028 both of those are absolutely terrible options

[@dracone4963]

Agreed

[@ShoWu127]

Thank you, the defining factor was price in my decision. *I’m getting a Google Cardboard*

[@llamaboy8446]

Please dont

[@MagmaRecRoom]

Please don’t

[@duckman8005]

well it takes a phone so it might be actually a very expensive headset

[@catree5700]

Ok, the google cardboard being your option just made me exhale VERY fast

[@Niribu]

Please don’t

[@rev_dude]

Feels good to know that my headset is completely obsolete now 🙃 - Rift S Owner

[@unknown_-ed2rs]

Cosmos owner here, not perfect but worth considering. It is my first headset though so take that with as big a grain of salt as you feel neccessary.

[@Veagence100]

@@unknown_-ed2rs is Rift S really that obsolete? For $150-200 starting to get into VR, I don't think its that bad. If anything...VR as an industry has always been getting the short end of the stick in development

[@unknown_-ed2rs]

@@Veagence100 it's not necessarily obsolete, but isn't nearly as good as other PC VR headsets (although that isn't its goal). You would be better off buying a quest 2 and using link if you want oculus hardware or are on a tight budget. I would recommend the cosmos, but I am a little biased as the cosmos is what I have.

[@architectssuck9957]

same

[@architectssuck9957]

@@Veagence100 i starterd with a rift S it lasted me 1,000 hours and is a good starting headset, i don't have that good of a pc and runs well

[@LadyHokage9]

I know the Quest 2 is durable but god damn did I have a heart attack when you just dropped it on the ground

[@Cmoehlman12]

I dropped it down 5 stairs on hardwood floor i was scared to death

[@user-ejxomyq]

I accidentally banged my controller on my dresser and I got so scared

[@alfiesmith2021]

I got mine in a fed ex box...

[@jonb0i]

@@alfiesmith2021 based on a true story

[@Eddie_of_the_A_Is_A_Gang]

Just don't drop it and try to catch it by grabbing the cable. I tore my USB plug from the Cable and broke the power supply of the Quest 2.

[@m1lks0da76]

this video just told me in five different ways how the rift s is crap

[@jatoxo]

I don't really understand. The Quest 2's higher resolution is not only harder to drive in general, but the compression will introduce a performance overhead on your pc. For people that only have a midrange PC, say something like a 1070 for example, a Rift S might just have the more clear experience. I think a Rift S is still worth it for someone who's on a budget with a midrange PC and who only cares about PCVR

[@mryellow6918]

@@jatoxo thats not how resolution works

[@knyt0]

@@jatoxo then turn the resolution down

[@TheXev]

​@@jatoxo The performance overhead should be non-existent if done correctly, as real-time video encoders are on nearly every modern graphics card from AMD and nVidia. Once zero copy mode is enabled on those cards even H265/HEVC should be no problem with near zero performance loss. What I don't understand about the Quest 2 is why it doesn't have the ability to use DisplayPort over USB-C if you have a capable graphics card.

[@heaven5605]

Rift S is actually great, but Oculus made it crap with bugs. I own a Quest 2 but I'm still currently using my Rift S since it's a whole lot more comfortable and I don't have to worry about battery life. Keep in mind I don't buy any Oculus exclusives.

[@evest6705]

The average of each placement, or in other words, over all ranking of the headsets is as follows 1: Index, with an average of 4.25/5 for placement 2: Reverb G2, with an average of 3.25/5 for placement 3: Quest, with an average of 3.50/5 for placement 4: Cosmos Elite, with an average of 3.00/5 for placement 5: Rift s, with an average of 1.25/5 for placement Hopefully this is helpful

[@Spidoc]

I think you might’ve mixed up 2 and 3 😂

[@captorraptor8577]

It's amazing how the index still manages to be the best headset 2 years later. Given not durability wise but generally the best headset

[@arandomcommenter412]

thank you very cool furry man.

[@Dimondminer11]

Yeah after doing some googling I found it surprising that the index is still so dang good

[@Cooe.]

I actually wouldn't take an Index over a Quest 2 personally, but I'm a bit of a resolution snob. IMO, the Index's wider FOV & better built-in audio just aren't worth giving up literally 50% of your pixels for. 🤷‍♂️ The Quest 2 is just on a COMPLETELY different level when it comes to sharpness/clarity, even if its image field is notably smaller. Thus I see the Index as one step forward but two steps back. ESPECIALLY when you consider that those much fewer pixels have to be stretched out over an even larger, wider area. I totally agree with Boz (head of Meta Reality Labs [aka what used to be Oculus]) in that pixel density (at least up to a point) is FAR more important in the immediate future to VR immersion than increased FOV. HTC made the right choice to prioritize resolution over FOV with the Vive Pro 2 and I'm hoping that Meta does the same w/ Quest 3 (sure, a moderately higher FOV would obviously be nice, but not if it comes at the expense of additional pixel density!)

[@chickenpasta7359]

@SomeChristianDude I'm genuinely surprised how many people still have this sentiment. You can just use a dummy FB account and then sideload a tool that removes anything FB related. It's not that difficult and worth it if you want high res PCVR for cheap. I've moved on from the Quest 2 to a HP G2 but I've never had problems using a dummy FB account and using the FB removal tool with Oculus Link.

[@captainjimmy2306]

@@Cooe. i am with you on that, i am a resolution snob, i used a mixed reality headset with the same resolution and hated the viewing experience compared to the quest 2. My prorities with a vr display are clarity refresh rate fov

[@linkabobz5141]

Already got a quest 2 and don’t want to upgrade but I’ll still watch cause THE CONTENT

[@maxallen121]

Bro same

[@slades_salad]

same but with a valve index

[@protama-kun]

Same but mine is in a box with wrapping paper

[@JTF06]

Who cares

[@Brand0nDz]

@@JTF06 about your life

[@pk251]

11:26 "the quest 2 plays games without a headset"

[@splatnt1081]

daddy zucc beams content directly into your brain

[@jaimdiojtar]

hahahah without a headset lol too much headset he got confused lol

[@alfiesmith2021]

Nani?

[@harrypotter8262]

experimental headsets made Thrill Seekers brain go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@Ballsdeeeep69]

Wut

[@ummjoe]

I love that he takes off the hentai sticker covered front part of his index when he makes professional videos like this

[@MrSkme]

Would have been better if he kept it on

[@unknown_-ed2rs]

I was wondering why the front wasn't on

[@nxy6123]

He has the Front off all the time, because of the heat the Index produces, if using 144hz with Cover and relatively high brightness it just overheats.

[@ummjoe]

@@nxy6123 I forgot I made this comment

[@nxy6123]

@@ummjoe yes, i love to comment old comments because of that

[@TheNiteNinja19]

It's kind of nice now that there's several options actually tailored for different kinds of people. Like if you're on the fence, The Quest 2 is the gateway drug. Then I'm sure given time, you want to get into full body tracking and then next thing you know you're slapping down a thousand dollars for a valve index.

[@Rawwr1ful]

A friend of mine who uses an index actually bought a quest 2 just to try out, he now lends it out to people to convert them to VR (it worked on me as I now have an index too!)

[@anidiotontheinternet3514]

Literally my vr journey in a nutshell

[@WertyTT4]

as a quest 2 owner, it ain’t, it’s good enough.

[@laromaxpower]

I have a quest 2 for pcvr right now and im definitely going to upgrade to the index when i can

[@Dimondminer11]

Yeah I've had my quest 2 for about 7 months or so and I didn't use it that much in those 7 months. But man when I was having a bad day and decided to go hop in VRchat... best decision I've made in a long time lets put it that way. I've now been playing VRchat almost every day since that bad day happened. Edit: And because I use it for PCVR I am going to get the index and vive trackers.... and maybe some other things for VR as I'd rather spend my time in VR chatting with folks than spend my time in a shitty looking shed with no one to talk to.

[@DigitalShaolin]

*Finally, I’ve been waiting for this video. Glad it’s finally out*

[@rysea9855]

There's like, not a single reason for the text to be bold but ok

[@JTF06]

No one cares kid

[@DigitalShaolin]

@@JTF06 K.

[@DigitalShaolin]

@@JTF06 Yeah btw looking at the type of content you make, I don’t think your in the position to call anybody kid.

[@deadchannel8059]

@@JTF06 no one cares about your life

[@bodogan_]

Me who bought Rift S early this summer: 👁️ 👄 👁️

[@scrawnchycat1099]

👁👄👁✊🔜

[@monkeyman8630]

rut roh

[@intellectualpotato]

i got one right before quest 2 was announced lol. Rip

[@sillygoofymarran]

I got a quest for 500$ before the Quest 2 was announced...

[@monkeyman8630]

@@sillygoofymarran thats gotta hoit

[@pugsforthewin6024]

If you don’t got a pc get the quest 2 Me: well ok am done here

[@brsproductions6117]

My quest 2 didn't last 30 days. Rip off

[@cryptokingnftlover1109]

@@brsproductions6117 i bet you threw it against 3 walls and shit on it. Ive had it for 5 months andhave had no problems with almost daily use.

[@epicgamer6918]

@@cryptokingnftlover1109 yeah

[@brsproductions6117]

Quest still down man sure wish fb didn't suck so much ass

[@lmao2107]

@@brsproductions6117 I’ve been using it since it’s release and it’s still in good quality

[@sebastienlimbourg4009]

Honestly a really good video. I was considering a bunch of headsets and this really helped me see where they all stand.

[@kingwillthe1st753]

This is just him shitting on Rift S 🤣

[@mashy712]

How to you shit on rift s if rift s is shit?

[@theo8981]

I ordered a rift s last year but later cancelled it due to late shipping because of covid. Best decision I’ve made in my life ;).

[@kingwillthe1st753]

@@mashy712 it’s like when you have a quick succession of shits and some land on top of each other

[@mufradr]

@@kingwillthe1st753 Alright now i have an image in my mind

[@mufradr]

@@kingwillthe1st753 Thanks alot the image isnt going away

[@roastedalmonds7154]

Haven’t had a headset since the original oculus rift and just got the quest 2. The change in quality is amazing and I can’t stop using it. Love the choice to play standalone or pc as well as having inside out tracking since I’ll be going back to college in a month and can’t set up any base stations there. Also the jump in lens quality has made vr so much better and I’m starting to play it way more than I used to.

[@dogcat4936]

This is my favorite video on the channel ! It’s perfect on telling you what vr headset is for you! I’m getting the oculus quest 2 but I think there all awesome!!

[@vil3_nightmare]

Thanks for the helpful video! I plan to get a vr headset after I get a gaming PC in 2 months! I think the index would be best for me because my main goal of getting a headset is specifically for vr chat. I appreciate you doing this sort of thing for everyone who watched your content!

[@faceless3239]

rift s just arrived and im watching this video. ouch EDIT: I’ve had my rift for a nearly a week now and already have a good 20 hours in vr most of it being vr chat. I’m very satisfied with the quality of the screens and headset. I’m able to be in vr for ages compared to my og quest.

[@phatbeezly6142]

I got one last month and I still enjoy the headset as much as I did then even after watching this video haven’t had any bugs or anything with mine

[@morallyconflictedtortoise6494]

It's still a functional headset! Have fun in VR!

[@TenaciousLeeTV]

Just got one in October, myself and it's been a blast!

[@flowzion]

bought one brand new earlier this year cuz of covid, I have 100s of hours in vr and and haven't had any problems with the headset itself at all so far so rest assured 👌 it's still as fun as vr can get tbh

[@faceless3239]

@@morallyconflictedtortoise6494 for sure makes me feel better that a good amount of people have nice things to say about it. I will for sure!

[@ImStian]

Thank you so much for making this video! I'm thinking about buying VR and had trouble deciding between the rift s and the quest 2.

[@22oreos]

I hope you got the Quest 2. The Rift S has now been left to rot.

[@klipk7296]

good mixture of presentational skills and technical knowledge. 15 minute video but feels like it's constantly getting straight to the point

[@bayusindrianata7147]

The best review and guide among others, thanks bro, it help a lot. 👍

[@TheNewCrap]

I got my Index in April after 4 weeks of waiting I knew it was the headset to go for in 2019 after looking around on alternatives for a year. What can I say, still get updates and improvements to graphics and usability I can play for hours in a game like "Into The Radius" and "Walking Dead: Saints And Sinners". Since I am interested in technology I still watch Thrill amongst others and the sweet voice of "you made the right choice" whispering in my ears.

[@RealOrbs]

I like to watch these videos while i save up for a vr headset great videos 10/10 would watch 10 times over

[@Swervin64]

I have an Oculus Rift S and the whole time I’m just thinking: “I know it’s trash, that’s why I’m here” lmao

[@MrJohnny05]

Trash? .....tf

[@Swervin64]

@@MrJohnny05 You right, not trash per see. Just bad compared to the rest.

[@nach4n]

it's defo not trash nor bad, but it just doesn't make sense to buy a rift s right now when you can buy something for cheaper or the same price that is better

[@chikalikedis8170]

I love my rift s I think the quality is good and it doesn’t lag too much but people for no reason go out of their way to hate on you for having a rift s

[@animetodamaximum]

@@chikalikedis8170 Yeah well isn't this how any PC hardware goes? Also doesn't help that Facebook owns Oculus. I just bought a Rift S cheap on Ebay so I don't see why hating on it now does anyone good.

[@AlarSenpu]

Hmm 🤔 I think I’ll buy the quest 2 as I honestly can imagine that there is gonna be huge improvements to vr in the next year and will be a good stepping stone.

[@Cojinkis]

if youre on the edge of getting a quest 2, get it. it is amazing, and with vr cover it feels so good.

[@Sleksin]

Seems the Index is still (specifically of properly commercially available headsets) the go-to headset for the most 'complete' VR setup. The price can't be ignored though and the fact that it isn't sold in some major regions (RIP Australia) is a negative. To summarise as simply as possible, it seems that the Quest 2 is the best entry level set, while the Index is the best enthusiast set.

[@Dimondminer11]

Yeah thats what I did. I have a quest 2 right now and after experiencing the wonders that is VRchat I am DEFINITELY selling my quest 2 (or maybe not idk) and getting an Index. Not that the resolution of the quest 2 is a trouble for me (I use airlink so I can have a very long play time tethered to the stock charger) as my PC is very powerful but after hearing that the index has almost no noticeable screen door effect, like, SIGN ME THE F UP MAN!

[@Rallykat]

Great video! I've had an original vive since around launch and I feel like I have to wait for it to stop working before I can justify buying a new headset but this is great info for whenever that happens :)

[@zerooskil7161]

this was a really good break down thank you sir

[@saloocin9558]

1:21 for sure thought my pc was giving its last breath

[@brodymadden75]

Welp, guess it’s time to go beef up my PC

[@jakethebarcode]

Damn right front facing Phineas

[@mastersergant1287]

im running a 1070 and ryzen 5 2600x with an index, so it should be good in case you care if you have that kinda hardware. otherwise, move it up (i still use my og vive over the index still until this day anyways, index sucks for comfort for my glasses, sad day)

[@misterragnar2521]

@@mastersergant1287 What refresh rate and resolution do you play at? I have an overclocked 1070 with a 3700x, I wanted to upgrade my GPU but can't really do that for obvious reasons. I would love to get something like the reverb g2 but I don't think my PC can run it well, same with the Index.

[@everythingvirtual7116]

@@misterragnar2521 your PC could run valve index resolution fine, you might need to worry about refresh rate

[@mabalupe]

@@mastersergant1287 i run a 5700xt and 5 3600x

[@king_of_fluff6149]

This video was super helpful. Thanks!

[@lolxd433]

This video may be a bit older now but still feels super reliable. Also browsing through your KZbin channel it seems you mostly stuck around with the Quest 2 and Index still which helps me go into a certain direction with my first VR purchase. Still trying to figure it out tho, hardcore gamer, got a solid PC and just want to dive into a new world of gaming with great visuals and general VR experience.

[@trojan-dr6qv]

Waiting for a solid non-fb standalone option... wish me luck

[@damisifaluyi5842]

have fun waiting buddy, I'll be enjoying my quest 2

[@wowest.]

Just got me an oculus quest 2, its really nice

[@Llapo46]

My fingers are crossed for us that 2021 will be the year 😁

[@cheddalan2475]

@@damisifaluyi5842 enjoy having your life broadcasted to advertisers.

[@damisifaluyi5842]

@@cheddalan2475 dude your on the internet rn everything your doing is being broadcasted

[@ZetaMAGES]

I'll just wait for Facebook to go to court then buy the Quest 2 lmao

[@waistedsausage1071]

Eh doesn’t really matter, they will just release a patch out for all the quest 2’s to not use Facebook accounds

[@ZetaMAGES]

Waisted Sausage Hopefully soon tm. I’m not sure they would do that on their own though, it’s Facebook.

[@waistedsausage1071]

@@ZetaMAGES Yeah but you got to think realistically, they aren’t just gonna do that as it’s illegal to have accounts getting banned for (No reason at all) it’s because of the bots thinking the Facebook accounts are just troll accounts as they are not getting used where they are actually getting used by the oculus quest. It will be fixed soon, I’ve heard people are getting their accounts unbanned as of next week.

[@ZetaMAGES]

Waisted Sausage Oh that’s good news fortunately. I’m just really looking forwards to some good news regarding the Quest 2, and not just the specs and how good it is.

[@resijade4342]

Selling data isn't illegal but ok

[@TroutVR]

first channel i look forward to watching each week

[@edgrsanchez]

Amazing review! Thank you

[@releric7153]

im getting the quest 2 for christmas and im so excited!

[@ed-gl3pr]

You should beeee

[@kk_teh_corgo4120]

Same here, I've only ever had a psvr and I hate it so I'm pretty excited too!

[@JTF06]

No one cares kid

[@samwichvr485]

Sameeeeee

[@averyhabersack8998]

same!! i’ve been binge watching these types of videos for fun lmao

[@proximute]

I bought a Rift S 2 months before the Quest 2 came out... still happy though

[@errr7656]

I ordered my valve index the day before yesterday I am so excited

[@weczisTV]

I changed Rift S to HP Rever G2 - awesome insane change! best quality video and audio

[@solemnreapersoulslayer1054]

Still holding hopes for decagear! Also still waiting for the seeker vrcover, taking its time

[@-unitspectre-619]

Yep, I'm definitely bying decagear headset when it comes out

[@Antonio-zm8ig]

Same I can't wait to see it in 2 weeks as they say the bloggers edition is almost done.

[@-unitspectre-619]

@@Antonio-zm8ig Really!? Well I'm hyped

[@seighta5714]

@@-unitspectre-619 IF*

[@rtyzxc]

Decagear will be awesome unless it's tracking is another cosmos. Though, it will use an older type strap and has no audio solution so it won't be as comfortable as others, but then again, at 450$ it's cheap.

[@Human-dr7kr]

The quest 2 is the best right now for me because I can play pcvr wirelessly with that price with everything else on top. The index is amazing but for the price it needs to be undisputed. I wish a new index would come out next year with a higher res and wireless capabilities.

[@clownavenger0]

but could people run higher res at 144 hz?

[@chickenpasta7359]

@@clownavenger0 you can do 120hz on the quest but the resolution makes it really difficult. On top of that Link at 120hz has even more compression artifacts

[@itzmehkebab1089]

This video help me ALOT bc I want Ocolus rift s and when I see your reaction on it I instantly stop want it Tysm

[@GaaraSama1983]

10:45 ... my heart my soul. Also nice Tenet reference a few seconds later.

[@jtbackup4553]

Quest 2 is like the Nintendo Switch of VR, you can play it standalone or connected to a PC.

[@dragonandavatarfan8865]

Nintendo Switch: Sell your soul to nintento. Quest 2: Sell your soul to facebook.

[@paperfaceguy]

@@dragonandavatarfan8865 lol

[@johnbuscher]

@@dragonandavatarfan8865 Nintendo is far less evil than Facebook. The worst Nintendo does is overly aggressively protects it's products. Facebook stalks you and sells your data.

[@denro3983]

@@johnbuscher and the online is not free and it’s still sh*t

[@savakujundzic]

@@johnbuscher gtfo out of here lmao you are like caring about your privacy and still using google services 😬. I dont even think you know what Tor browser is.(you will google it ik)

[@hungryhungryhummer]

Crazy how much has changed over only a year. Seamless wireless pcvr with the quest with 120hz refresh rate kind of makes it the only option at this point. And in my opinion, with the higher resolution, high refresh rate and wireless play, the quest 2 basically blows the index out of the water.

[@connermckay4012]

In my experience the quest can be extremely hit or miss. My mom’s headset had a damaged fan out of the box that still functions, but only enough to prevent a fire hazard. It gets really hot and makes a loud noise. My brother’s headset lags to death on the home menu so hard he’s actually been put off turning it on and having to deal with the lag. It goes away completely when he gets into a game. And my headset works generally okay, but has some weird performance issues especially when recording, and also is pretty much useless for connecting to a PC. I’ve tried several cables, have an extremely capable computer, and still the resolution is so potatoed that I can literally count pixels of an object that’s two feet away from my face. The distance resolution scaling in a lot of pcvr games also brakes dramatically when I try to use the quest, meaning that if I’m trying to play something like Microsoft flight simulator, I can only go to airports I’ve been to several times before outside of vr, because I literally won’t be able to see the damn runway as anything more than a black shitstain until I get too close to pull out of any kind of landing attempt. All around, just a really poor experience with these headsets. All of these are relatively new (my mom’s has the most glaring issue and is also the newest), and they’re all relatively low-use. They just kinda arbitrarily suck. Obviously all just my experience, but I’m excited for a future when I may be able to try a new headset, especially a valve index. The native res might be lower, but because of the weird problems my headset has with pc, I guaranteed it will be a night and day difference in the actual resolution.

[@l4kr]

Sound quality, controller tracking, no compression, headset comfort, steam integration... The Quest doesn't blow shit. It's a 3D printed piece of plastic. It's great value but definitely not better.

[@anthonyreyes765]

Great video, thanks

[@Rian911s]

im so glad to be a late cv1 buyer. the thing is super robust and has great sound, and the headphones have the perfect shape to sleep in it comfortably. there is a slight nose gap where you can see through, which is great for drinking or using your phone. 10/10 best purchase i ever made

[@gonzoblue1206]

when you are watching this an already have an index and are not planing on getting another headset

[@realennar]

Lmao, I have a vive, vive pro, and quest 2. I'm just watching this since it's a ThrillSeeker vid.

[@gixer912]

when your index is months on backorder ..

[@thevoice6378]

gixer912 I waited 1 month and 3 weeks to touch my valve index

[@jonb0i]

@@gixer912 when you just got a Pimax 5K and sets you back $1000... true story

[@Infarlock]

Props for this guy for dropping, kicking and drying VR headsets just to see if they will still be alive after that

[@An1mat0rz]

excellent timing, I was thinking of getting a new headset.

[@natsudorifuto5895]

I have 1k hours on the HTC vive and full body. I've been wanting to upgrade and I've been leaning towards the Index. This confirmed my choice. Thanks a lot

[@raydden1210]

I have the quest 2 as my first headset. And i am really enjoying it . The price is really great for what you get. All I did was get the Audio strap Frankenquest and a 16 foot link cable (don’t waste money on the oculus one, its over priced) . To make the oculus more comfortable because the strap it comes with is so uncomfortable and painful So i have a pretty good PC , but my GPU is old and because of all the scalping i can’t upgrade yet. I have a 1060 6Gb and with the quest 2 I actually can play Half life Alyx at high setting . And it runs pretty smooth. The fact that you can play wireless too is legit awesome, and frankly the facebook argument really don’t bother me. Who doesn’t have a facebook account these days anyways..probably a small percentage of people living in modern society. But regardless What I did is , I setup a new facebook account for solely entertainment purpose and that works fine by me. I do wanna try the valve index tho, to see how different it actually is because if i was to upgrade i was thinking of the valve index or maybe the valve index 2 when it comes out and also because Half life Alyx is my favorite game

[@jeevil42]

Using the quest 2 for pcvr exclusively is very underrated, I got mine just for pcvr and it’s great

[@aaronwright6891]

I totally agree, and with the addition of air link why would you get anything else. Sure there are things that are slightly better then it on other headsets, but not $600 worth.

[@jeevil42]

@@aaronwright6891 my headset stopped being able to be used for pcvr a month ago lmao

[@aaronwright6891]

@@jeevil42 how?

[@jeevil42]

@@aaronwright6891 idk man I was really careful with it, all of my things tend to last a long time

[@Albatross0913]

thank you very much, i have now subbed

[@MyMadspirit]

To be honest I'm watching this after buying a VR Headset and I've chosen the quest 2 mostly for the wireless pc vr capabilities, the standalone capabilities and well the price and tbh this guide kind of confirms what I thought before hand, the index is superior but kinda expensive and not as easy to carry around and use in different places + wired while the quest 2 is hands down the best bang for the buck and especially for VR noobs like me a great point to start.

[@copilots3159]

Not gonna lie, the Valve Index looks like it walked right out of the 80's

[@haloaxe6567]

Looks sick in a way tho

[@Raisoko]

Which makes it even better ;)

[@copilots3159]

@@Raisoko Right?!

[@Aereto]

What the Virtual Boy cannot even imagine to be.

[@jayfancy0]

okay i'll resolve with the quest 2. sounds like it performs, looks, feels, and overall plays well

[@mikaelallen6061]

lmao that pfp

[@diamondstudios456]

I'm just gonna use the oculus quest to for VR chat and with all the other research that I've done it looks like it'll run that just fine for me which thank you for educating me on all of the stuff I've watched all of your past videos with the artist quest to to learn all about them So thank you

[@omletdude]

Great video man, i love that you went into details that most reviews dont cover. What do you think of pimax 5K or pimax 8k headsets?

[@jleuthardt]

Thrill ur amazing don’t ever forget

[@cpa4able]

based

[@blankhole5145]

@Immortal Bentron who wouldnt be a simp for him

[@jleuthardt]

@@cpa4able you mean “biased” right?

[@Cishsun]

Thanks for the video, I'm planning on upgrading my CV1 to an Index. Only thing that worries me is that although steam's tool to check if your pc can run the index says my pc can, I think my graphics card barely meets that requirement( RX580) and don't know if that will be an issue.

[@boxcrunch]

I have an RX570 and most VR games I’ve played ran absolutely fine on my Reverb G2, which has a higher resolution than the Index. Just don’t expect to get 90fps super consistently, especially in higher quality games. (also I don’t play that many graphically impressive VR games so take my advice with a grain of salt 😅)

[@Dimondminer11]

Dude an RX 580 is perfectly fine for VR. Think I'm crazy? I, for shits and giggles, plugged my quest 2 into my laptop (i5 7300hq, GTX 1050 4GB) and got a not great but usable experience with lighter VR games. And that 1050 is more like a 1030 GDDR5 on the desktop. So yeah you're good man!

[@htzfun]

So I ordered Rift S as a Christmas gift because she has a good PC. Now I'm canceling my order and waiting for Quest 2. Thank you for this guide!

[@hopefulfailure7175]

I'm surprised you've had so much trouble with the Rift S. I've spilled drinks on mine, fallen asleep in them with my glasses on, had it fall off a bookshelf, and have yeet'd the controllers straight across my apartment - other than purely cosmetic damage on the outer shell it still works like new and has been compatible with all software I've tried on it so far lol. Sorry to hear you're having so much trouble tho. Keep up the great work, love the content! :)

[@kirestus]

i love the rift s, its comfortable and i was uninterested in installing a bunch of base stations in my office and hiding the wires

[@thecookiesaregone9532]

lol true plus it's ugly people will ask wtf is that & ask are people actually buying that?!?! *Me* Yeah, unfortunately.

[@reecor8084]

i just bought rift s week ago and now i see it's usuless :))) but i am really having good time with it

[@Veagence100]

How exactly is it useless? Did you wanted full body tracking, not enough games supporting it?

[@edizhankaratay8918]

Ty so much, i was about to get a quest 2 but wasnt sure if id better get that hp one. You gave me confidence that a quest 2 is sure better.

[@tarraintorres9374]

As a quest 2 user, the only problem with it is the 2 hour battery life before you need to recharge but besides that it's a really good headset

[@Raikuthedragon]

Very useful video, thanks :) , I think i will go for the valve index, I have a decent laptop now. I play my games generally on Steam. And for the full body tracking. I will try to get a nice setup in the small empty space i have in my bedroom (I should play facing my bed to avoid bumping my hands on the walls).

[@cavelighter]

i just got my hp reverb g2 today and was so exited. now i feel like i have to get the base stations and the valve controllers to make it feel right tho.

[@donaldcedar7574]

Does this actually work?

[@Herbertti3]

@@donaldcedar7574 Of course it works. Controllers work separately from headset.

[@donaldcedar7574]

@@Herbertti3 don't act like that's obvious. Everyone knows you can't use playstation controllers on an Xbox and vise versa.

[@glitchystasis]

Ayyy my g2 just shipped 3 days ago :0

[@ODISeth]

Got my answer in the first 30 seconds thank you!

[@hausauce]

I’ve tried every headset on here, plus the cv1 and og vive. 1 year later with 120 hz mode on quest and a better strap I personally think for the price and for visual quality it’s the runner up if not the best vr headset for pc and as a stand alone. Air link and virtual desktop make the experience so much better aswell. Once you go wireless, you wont go back. As long as you don’t mind spending a couple extra bucks (my head strap cost me 30 buck) it’s an excellent headset for the price and leaves you money to upgrade your pc or other stuff you have:)

[@Diiffer]

This video makes me feel bad for being a Rift S user :*(

[@JTF06]

No one cares

[@CreeperXteo]

I don't think it matters to the majority of people what headset you choose, VR is VR

[@Diiffer]

@@CreeperXteo Well, I'll be buying an Index as soon as they make them wireless

[@nathanieltheanimal9450]

ahh don't feel bad if it works for you and you enjoy vr when you play that's what matters. I know tons of rift s users that love their headset.

[@CreeperXteo]

@@Diiffer Well that's awesome. I think the Index is a great investment for anyone as long as your budget is ok with it

[@GalacticTommy]

What old people think vr will do to your brain: 1:20

[@MrJensen500]

I've have just purchased an Rift s (On sale) a few days ago because I wanted to try the VR experience. On the first day i got everything set up with playspace steam vr etc. Then came weekend and I started playing at 12pm, and what felt like minutes was actually hours of gameplay. I've literally got stopped because the sun had gone down and the headset lost tracking of the playspace. When I'm done building my new pc I will definitely upgrade to something better with fullbody tracking. VR is just awesome.

[@darksglu4599]

I have a quest 1 rn and gonna get the valve with full body this video helped me convince even more xD

[@i3enj462]

Im very amazed that for basically all requirements, a £300 headset like the quest 2 is a solid reccomendation.

[@mahe4]

and i'm amazed how few people care about their privacy.

[@i3enj462]

@@mahe4 you are on youtube... be it on a phone, laptop, tablet or whatever. I dont care how careful you think you are, you are already being spied on. The quest is just the next device to do it.

[@mahe4]

@@i3enj462 it's not so much about being spied on, but what social media algorithms do to people. Watch the netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma". Its a big contributor to spread misinformation and creates depression in people.

[@i3enj462]

@@mahe4 Yeah I've seen the doc. Its fucked up. I dispise facebook and most other social media platforms. But the quest steals your data, doesnt force you to go on facebook. Thats why I said its not much different from owning a phone, just steals different data mostly.

[@hyeve2114]

My issue with the quest 2 is less the privacy concerns, and more the fact that facebook can just go "nah your headset is unusable now" at any time, which i'm not okay with.

[@andreasmeow452]

WAIT I JUST REALIZED THIS WASN'T TUESDAY NEWSDAY!!!

[@yaboi5928]

:o

[@jeeshified]

I’m upgrading from a rift s to an index, I’m super hyped

[@TheOneToKeepYouWaiting]

Thanks for making it simple for us without PCs

[@PNolandS]

I'm just gonna wait until the decagear comes out to see if that's any good.

[@nervaproject]

That won't come out until summer of 2021, and COVID-19 will probably be over with by then since there are vaccines out now. Do you really want to miss out on half a year of VR gaming waiting?

[@PNolandS]

@@nervaproject I don't, but I don't like the compromises on all the headsets out right now. The Index is too expensive, the Reverb G2 doesn't have a great range of tracking because of camera placement, and the Oculus Quest 2 has *facebook* .

[@nervaproject]

@@PNolandS I don't think the Index is too expensive. The Index headset itself only costs $500, which is typical for a VR headset. The added price to the Index is for base stations and the awesome Index controllers, which are light-years ahead of what anyone else has on the market. They cost $500 because they're the best, and they're worth it. They are so worth it that other headset producers like Pimax, JVC, and HTC Vive are making their headsets compatible with the Index controllers or in some cases selling their headsets bundled with the Index controllers. This means if you get the full Index kit now and then a few years down the road a new headset comes out with a huge FOV and resolution, there is a good chance you'll be able to use your Index controllers and base stations with your headset upgrade. So about $500 worth of your $1000 Index purchase gets carried over to your next headset and gets re-used, potentially... adding value to your NEXT virtual reality headset purchase. The $1000 price tag looks a lot more reasonable when you consider half of it potentially gets re-used on your next headset purchase.

[@PNolandS]

@@nervaproject I get the controllers are good, but given that im about to head off to college next year im going to be moving around a lot for the foreseeable future. No matter how good the controllers are, they're just going to be more trouble than they're worth (for me).

[@nervaproject]

@@PNolandS More trouble than they're worth because of the price, or more trouble than they're worth because of the need to set up base stations and stuff? Also, if you're going to college next year, that sounds like a good reason to play VR right now... because you won't have time when you start college. And you don't want to be distracted with thinking about or playing on a VR headset while you're in college. (Trust me I know from personal experience... the desire to try out VR can screw up a semester). It's better to play whatever games you want to play before you go so that it won't distract you and you can "get it out of your system" as people say. Are you starting in Fall of 2021?

[@EndermanTheMan]

I'd consider getting an index if I wasn't scared about quality issues

[@ScareFire]

The technical support is spot on, you get your headset changed very fast in case of any problem

[@frenzy2101]

My Knuckle broke just some days ago, I contacted them and in 1 day I've sent them the controller and apparently I'll be receiving a completely new one, so yeah the support's really good but becareful if you play something where you're supposed to punch real hard breh.

[@videogamesart8057]

I think it was a problem of the first production batch. I think that actually many problems are solved, in particular the controllers drift

[@EndermanTheMan]

@@frenzy2101 Their support is great, but that doesn’t matter when the warranty ends. I don’t want to be stuck with a broken headset after a year that I can’t do anything about

[@EndermanTheMan]

@@videogamesart8057 I think I’ll wait for the index 2 to see if they have the same quality issues as they did last time. If they don’t I’ll probably get that

[@alphaironheart]

I was thinking of getting an Index for VRChat, an I was going to get an Quest 2 for when I go over to a friend's house. Thanks for the quide, I bought an Rift S before I watched this, an I totally agree with you, though I got mine for $150 so I paid for what I get haha, but yeah it's uncomfortable after a while, an the foam easily comes off after playing for a week, an the refresh rate is noticeable when everyone else is fine but, I'm still loading, an the visuals aren't great, after a while it hurts my eyes, an it get blurry, but still it was better than nothing I guess, though now I'm going to give it to a friend along with my old pc, cause I plan to get a new one, thanks again for the info keep up the good work. :D

[@tirtel1]

Can confirm, had 3 Rift S headsets at this point (and a replacement Rift S cable too) due to Support sending me refurbished replacements. Only one survived longer than half a year without any issue, but the foam went very stiff anyway even though I used a VRCover. Better than first Quest at the time, but barely.

[@averyhabersack8998]

i’m getting the quest 2 for christmas so i’ve been binge watching these types of videos for fun lmao

[@ELGG1894]

What do you think of it so far?

[@Jayvaughn19]

we just not gon talk about how my mans is wearing a facemask in his own house...on VR...?

[@jonahdean7741]

He hides his face

[@SPARTACO1974]

I bought an index valve and I am very satisfied. This are really very comfortable, even if after a while it can become a bit heavy to hold on your head;). The sound is excellent and the controllers are exceptional. For clarity, I use NVidia DSR. All powered by an RTX 3090. Valve really made a very good headset this time. I don't think there is a perfect headset at an acceptable price, the best ones cost a few thousand euros, things that are not for everyone. Anyway, thanks for your videos, you helped me a lot to choose the right headset.

[@sloppyknob9797]

Cosmos elite here with valve knuckles, love it, great headset

[@iconiclittlecharacter9726]

I had a heart attack when you uploaded because I thought it was tuesday already

[@finnbacon]

haha me tooo

[@samwichvr485]

Hahaha same

[@dots1761]

Ima just wait until the deca gear comes out to see if it’s good

[@andrxies]

I have a quest 2 and it's pretty good and even better when I turn on the highest resolution and gpu/cpu setting. Kids have probably dropped it heaps but it's absolutely fine. I think in general software and gpu/cpu have to catch up with what the screens can display. PS the strap is absolutely fine, I've never tried a different headset but Q2 strap is good.

[@burstingmoleculegaming2451]

Thanks for making such a great 30 second video😂

[@rustlerconsumer3703]

Damn, I’m really regretting getting the rift s now. Thanks for the information

[@quanding-nbaontnt661]

Still a good headset dude, the Quest 2 just makes more sense for new buyers

[@renegeeder]

If it's working properly for you, I think you'll have a good time for quite some time to come. (And I actually kinda prefer the slightly smaller touch controllers of the Q1 and Rift S, getting used to it, but still)

[@mastersergant1287]

luckily my htc vive never needs the htc software to run, never installed it ever since i owned it new

[@blackpanther6710]

I literally just bought the quest 2 and it’s awesome 😌