Which VR headset to buy in 2024

If you are a beginner and new to VR this video will help you decide which VR headset to buy. I made this in 2023 but it would be the same video if i made it in 2024 other than i’d say definitely get the Quest 3. (Now that i have it)
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In this video Rich from Eat Sleep VR helps beginners decide which first vr headset to buy and looks at the quest 2, quest 3, quest pro, psvr 2 and pico 4
#psvr2 #vr #quest2

[@EatSleepVR]

Watch this next: 20 Quest 3 Beginner Tips and Tricks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGikdaCfbrCmqK8si=zyK08wS0KyFKqmdU

[@Intentionallyhomeless]

As Ozzie grey nomads we like the quest 2 for its price point, features, portability, support and standalone. To play VR while in the middle of the bush is just so great!

[@peacedolee]

Sorry, but you don’t make a video in the middle of 2023 and call it “the best in 2024”, it is a clickbait, heavy dislike

[@asef698]

Apology accepted

[@cm-jr9vt]

Heavy dislike

[@wetbread2906]

How heavy?

[@agbossboy2479]

Have you thought of the possibility that since there hasn't been new headsets released this year that would challenge the list he decided to update the title to 2024 so people would know the list applies to 2024 aswell?

[@TechRat09]

Hey everyone, 3-4 year quest 2 user here: buy the quest 3. Let me explain myself. When I bought Into The Radius for my quest 2, I've played it so much that I have nearly 45 hours in it. The menu on the game was just that, a menu. It didn't feel special or anything else. Just select the save and start playing. But when I download it on my stepdad's quest 3 and booted it up, I was genuinely memorized by just the menu. I nearly came. Not to mention all the other features you've probably heard about, ya big nerd ;) So just buy it already, or steal your mom's credit card if you have to. You don't have to eat _all_ week, surely.

[@squadmaster383]

Imo the best option is the quest 3. Its a really great standalone device with support for pcvr. Not to mention 2x the gpu power of the quest 2 also better passthrough and mixed reality capabalities from the quest pro. Also its getting super resolution along with the new snapdragon xr2 gen chip having its own ray tracing. All of this for 500 dollars.

[@EatSleepVR]

Thanks for the comment - yeah I’m looking forward to getting the quest 3

[@mrt8096]

I beg to differ, the Quest 4 is the best option.

[@behrooz6675]

I beg to differ, the Quest 5 is the best option.

[@EatSleepVR]

@@mrt8096😂

[@EatSleepVR]

@@behrooz6675😂

[@EatSleepVR]

Time stamps: 00:00 - 02:50 Quest 2 02:50 - 04:46 Quest Pro 04:46 - 06:15 Quest 3 06:15 - 07:18 Pico 4 07:18 - 11:05 PSVR2

[@MrLazyleader]

If you put the starting time stamps into the description and have the Titles right next to them, they will automatically split up the video into sections.

[@freakoverse]

Pico 4 Pro is the best choice, as it's only $50 more expensive than Quest 3. It's only available in China though. Even still though, I'd get a Pico 4 if I can't get the pro version.

[@EatSleepVR]

Thanks for the comment - it would be great to try the pro, I wonder if they will roll it out elsewhere eventually

[@irfanpatel564]

Cleary you are ill advised about the Pico platform. Ive used the meta quest 2 with many add-ons such as the Bobo VR halo strap, VR cover, fans, elite straps etc. This headset is very uncomfortable and the picture quality is no where near as immersive ad the Pico. Pico do have lots of 3rd party accessories too. Look at AMVR for example - facial interface, controller grips, bobovr also sell their battery strap, AMVR have now also released a halo strap, and generally there are lots of 3rd party accessories for the pico platform now. The Pico store has matured and although not on par with the meta store it now features a huge library. This is the only weakspot. In my opinion the pico headset is amazing when it comes to picture quality, comfort and fitness. The only area where it lacks is the expansive content provided by the meta store.

[@Daslicey]

And a HUGE disadvantage is of course that it lacks fancy sounds when creating a play boundry....

[@bluebell1]

Great video. I got a good deal on the Quest Pro and I love it. I did have to mod it because it was so heavy on my forehead.

[@EatSleepVR]

Thanks - Yeah I paid full price, I was gutted when they slashed it to £999 - glad that you took advantage of this price though. I must look into a mod for the strap.

[@bluebell1]

@@EatSleepVR I feel bad that you paid full price! I use a strap I got on thingyverse, changed to front and back pads and now it’s comfortable

[@Iamzombiehunter]

I have never experienced a problem installing any game on the Quest 2, simply buy and play. You can also uninstall and reinstall at anytime because your games are kept on Meta Cloud. Again I have never had and problems or heard of anyone having them before seeing this video. Yes I meet many Quest 2 users online when playing multiplayer games and no one has mentioned any problems so I am surprised by Eat Sleep VR mentioning this. He said thousands... hmm considering that the Quest 2 has sold more than 20 million units, someone should have posted installation problems, but nothing has been until this video.

[@EatSleepVR]

I’m only basing it on my own experiences and on all the comments I received on the video I made about it - I still believe Quest 2 is the best platform and I’m looking forward to Quest 3

[@laartwork]

This year I bought the PSVR2 (not a fan) Pimax Crystal (wow but big) and will buy the Quest 3

[@EatSleepVR]

I’d love to give that a go but yeah it’s huge

[@TheSateef]

i sold my quest2 and bought a pico 4, best decision in VR hardware i ever made, way better gfx quality than quest2 and since i only play PCVR i don't care about the apps

[@sarahmorris7773]

Hi , which is better for comfort , the quest2 or pico 4 ?

[@TheSateef]

pico has better weight balance but face interface isn't nice, i'd say it was 50/50

[@sarahmorris7773]

@TheSateef iv just brought the pico 4 , hopefully the right choice for me , I had a psvr years ago but found it too heavy and I got alot of motion sickness was worried the meta quest was going to be the same.

[@German_bias]

​@@sarahmorris7773pico 4 is great but i will buy the quest 3 when it comes out because of the 120hz

[@JohnnyNoPockets]

@@sarahmorris7773 If the PSVR was to heavy for you, I'm afraid you're in a bit of trouble. That is, without a doubt, the most comfortable headset on the market.

[@Iamzombiehunter]

The Quest 2 and 3 and Pro do not need cables which is fantastic for taking them with you for parties or showing friends the Amazing World of VR. unlike other head sets , PlayStation Apple Vision, ect, maybe this is one reason the Quest 2 out sold all VR head sets combined, more than 20 million in 2022. Quest is the Leader in VR, and will remain King for a very long time.

[@PinkeySuavo]

What if I want VR just as goggles that i connect to pc? I don't need another 'computer' with games, I wanna goggles to connect to PC (doesn't mater if wirelessly or not) and let the VR be the display.

[@illustration7090]

@@PinkeySuavoGet a Bigscreen Beyond. You do have to spend more money on baystations and controllers. Plus you need an IPhone for a facial scan so they can make the facial interface. You’ll be spending around $1,400 in total, but if you have controllers and baystations you’ll spend $1,000

[@Sena-pi]

Index and VIVE to good for you to review or something? Was hoping this video was gonna help me.

[@Daslicey]

I don't think you have used the Pico 4 much watching your comparison.. You mention the only reason you'd get it is if you want a cheap headset.. You seem to care more about fancy sounds and a pretty interface than the specs of the headset? The Pico 4 is a consumer grade pancake lens headset that's more comfortable than the Quest 2 or Pro, has a higher resolution than the Quest 2, motorized IPD adjustment and full colour passthrough. So you get the Pico 4 when you are looking for an affordable standalone VR headset that has a much better display, is more comfortable and works really well with PCVR. Downsides are that the content library isnt as large as that from the Quest and fancy sounds i guess, but who cares about that second point except you?

[@Iamzombiehunter]

I have so many friends that are not gammers, there is so much content constantly uploaded for the Quest series so forget gaming , check out KZbin VR, 360 experiences and AMAZING VR at a very low price. Whew the Oculus line is Mind-Blowing.

[@MaskedMageYT]

unpopular opinion: If meta 3 had nothing to do with facebook but was its own standalone hardware/software would be best, they keep clunky facebook along on the new tech and its annoying. Its the first app im uninstalling on my quest 4.

[@BozhkataKuno]

man that's a long gone issue, are you in 2021?

[@valiverdes12]

yeah, you are right @@BozhkataKuno

[@PlayerSlotAvailable]

@@BozhkataKunoyou don't need a Meta account to use it anymore?

[@davidagiel8130]

VR headsets need sd card slots, until then im not interested in paying big bucks for only 256gb

[@EatSleepVR]

Yes this would be a great idea

[@goq9757]

Hmm, what about Bigscreen Beyond?😊

[@khushleenkaur6778]

Bro is living in future

[@MilkCrate801]

i just want to play VR chat with full body capturing, what would you fellow commentators get? or what do you use? i'm a lonely introvert

[@boko1063]

Get a AMVR and vr belt for vr

[@Gunnl]

No Valve index comparison ?

[@blackbellanow]

Please review the PS5 headset. Have the quest 2 and I'm not loving it. Purchased it for my kids, but it wont cast, so I cant see what they are doing. I actually really regret purchasing it and may return it.

[@EatSleepVR]

I returned my psvr2 - I found the images to be soft and unimpresssive and the games were over priced. The best way to cast with the quest 2 is to buy a google chromecast or your tv may have one built in.

[@thisissnake716]

Quest cant play resident evil village.playstation can.vorpx doesn't work.

[@helloyoutube440]

Hey what vr headset you recommend In detail i have a playstation 5 so i can get ps5 vr 2 but dont know if i should get that or save up for a different vr just asking

[@EatSleepVR]

Quest 3 is better in my opinion - I’ve had the psvr2 and was disappointed with the image sharpness.

[@helloyoutube440]

Oh ok and you need a pc for the quest 3 or no

[@EatSleepVR]

@@helloyoutube440​​⁠ it’s a standalone headset so you don’t need a pc - all the games are downloaded to the the headset via WiFi and there are no cables. You can use a pc if you want to with a cable but it’s not necessary.

[@helloyoutube440]

Allright thanks

[@DanIel-fl1vc]

Who cares about video games. I'd like a VR office. Instead of a double side by side monitor setup, one massive monitor in the virtual office displaying the contents of a single monitor. Maybe it could be a hologram on a space ship with a panoramic view of a sci fi city with ambient sounds playing constantly for full immersion. Or a fantasy setting, high above the clouds on a balcony attached to a white tower with blue teal colored roof tiles and vines crawling up the wall. The technology is wasted on ugly boring party games. I think a virtual office could increase productivity as long as it's not too hard on the eyes.

[@EatSleepVR]

Yeah it will be interesting to see what Apple do as they maybe the ones to watch with regards to the VR office and non gaming activities

[@dreadlocsamurai4241]

Bugging

[@printitpaintit.2436]

Don't waste your money!!! I have been following vr since the original rift came out and originally i thought it was fantastic with the main draw backs being not many games and poor picture quality.. So i sold it and after a few years i purchased the index and wow half life was brilliant but then i realised the rest of the games were the same crap I'd played years earlier, i used the index a few times then sold it.. I left if a few more years and about 1 year ago i picked up a quest pro for £680 new and WOW the same games again it's like being stuck in a time warp for garbage games, i used my pro for about 45min and i have not touched it since then so 1 year collecting DUST and i have a 4090 gaming rig so technically i can play anything but can't be bothered.. Even meta say the biggest problem for them is people buying the headset then abandoning them after a short period, crap games crap graphics no ones interested!!

[@opheliumzone4671]

Interesting, I feel the exact same way about my PC ghraphics card. Expensive pile of shit for a market with trash games.

[@kidzorro]

You are spot on, and thanks for pointing it out! I'm tired of all the hyperbolic KZbinrs trying to sell these modern headsets when there are essentially no new games for them. I tried my hand at game development for PCVR and honestly have to admit that it is a nightmare to optimize, especially with the current trend of increased resolution headsets. I think VR gaming is soon to be dead due to the lack of novelty and innovation. However, it is still useful for other things than gaming.

[@toututu2993]

Quest 2 is the most played gaming console for me ever. Going back to flatscreen game is like going back from futuristic to cave man

[@simracersalonen5941]

There is no match for Varjo XR-4

[@earlgrey2130]

Where are the HTCs??

[@download1987]

This video is exactly 7 months old.

[@richardklegin6631]

June 2024 will be the end date of quest 2

[@diosama6659]

Why wasn't the valve index included in this review?

[@davidreyes9930]

It’s outdated and doesn’t compete at all anymore

[@alecheesacker4460]

I exclude Meta Quest!

[@pinkwoolfplants4865]

I just said fuck it and bought a CV1 because it was $120. Hope it comes in one piece

[@Code0ne]

I dont own a vr should i get a quest 2 or 3 ??

[@EatSleepVR]

Ideally If you have the budget then go for the 3 - if you want to save money then there are some great deals on the 2 at the moment and it’s still an awesome headset.

[@EpicRobloxer19]

what is a good vr headset that is 125$ or under that can play roblox that works for MacBook or iPhone SE 2020 thank you!

[@mrt8096]

MobileVR is not a thing yet, so you'll have to go with a standalone headset. With that budget you might be able to score some older devices like the Quest 1. Try second hand?

[@mrt8096]

I would say save up some more, once the Quest 3 is out, people will sell their Quest 2 for a lot cheaper. You might be able to buy it for 200$ at that time.

[@RichardCyberPunk]

Games for Meta Quest can also cost as much as PSVR2 games. some are 59 $

[@Iamzombiehunter]

The Quest 2 pass through gray scale is SO MUCH BETTER than this blurry image example in this video. We are waiting for the Quest 3 which will Rock the entire world. Apples Vision might be competitive after the 2nd or 3rd generation of bugs being worked out and more content, but for limited software and the fact that the power source is external requiring a cable to be connected limits the experience as well as limited battery life. It simple is not a stand alone VR unit, Apples answer to providing power is to plug it into a Mac Book, sorry I had to laugh at their strategy . Never buy first generation, especially at 3,499. dollars.

[@kixnuzia6919]

i stopped buying from meta for quite awhile now. not only did they not give me a replacement 2 months before my warranty expired, they stopped support for the CV1 quest when it functions fine. its absolute bullshit from meta and their lizard ceo.

[@LettuceJuice]

Need time stamps

[@EatSleepVR]

Thanks, I’ve just pinned a comment with time stamps

[@Jayleedreamer]

I've always wanted one! looks fun but im not gonna play it everyday tho....im a teen but my b-day is in December! I'm a nice person

[@ericdraven7185]

I hate these best VR head set videos... I don't consider price when I factor the best VR head Set.. I was the best of the best.. period.

[@JohnnyNoPockets]

But price IS a factor for most people Eric. So value for money will always be part of the conversation. No reason to be hatin' brother.

[@EthanHebert-]

I understand what you’re saying but this isn’t a “best VR headsets” video is just a video on which ones are worth buying.

[@TheSilentEntry]

So, buy the quest 3, then get the pro controllers to go with it.

[@EatSleepVR]

The pro controllers look the same as the Quest 3- be interesting to compare

[@ericdraven7185]

The quest 3 is going to be like the play station slim versions... a cheaper weaker version of the system... Ive got a valve index.. and the only system that even remotely interest me and I'm waiting for is the index 2. I expect it will be like years ahead of any of the crappy quest.

[@BozhkataKuno]

there won't be a valve index 2 mate, you are probably talking about the valve deckcard, and from the leaks it dosen't seem at al like a good competitor imo. And don't call the quests crappy, cuz they aren't at all.

[@valiverdes12]

exactly @@BozhkataKuno

[@printitpaintit.2436]

Yer the index 2 will be top dog for 6 months just like the original index and it will probably be overpriced as well so good luck, I went from the rift to index and index to pro and there all garbage if ya ask me!! The games today are the same games that were available on the original quest 15+ years ago with a handful of newer games, I sold my index because after half life nothing worth playing and I used the pro for 45min 1 year ago it's been collecting dust ever since I opened the box and found the same boring old games available.. Even meta say there biggest problem is people buying the headset then abandoning them after a short period because the content is crap!!

[@sandi1]

@@printitpaintit.2436I don’t feel like any Valve products are overpriced, they are actually very well built, I don’t own an Index, but I do own a steam link and a steam controller, both are very rigid and still work years after I purchased them, Valve doesn’t try to appeal to the masses, therefore the price will be higher as they aren’t being produced in huge numbers, but man do they work! it’s a niche and very expensive but not overpriced!

[@singesinge23]

Do not ever buy Quest!

[@singesinge23]

@@marting.9613 Highly intrusive & exclusive, for example, I've never had a Facebook account, one day, they decide you have to create an account otherwise your device is useless. The reason they're cheaper is because they make their money by collecting your data and selling them to third-party. One day they can cut all support to your device & since it's forbidden to anyone else to do so, they can force you to buy a new device. But their device are good, usually the best, but it's also part of the "trap".

[@thisissnake716]

PlayStation has a better experience with vr.quest is garbage.cant play village with quest

[@noeljenkins6005]

very out of date take down

[@richardklegin6631]

Return is a joke

[@papascurveys7728]

buy none . vr is not advanced enough yet to justify wasting your money. even ar is nothing special wait till things resemble the holladeck on startrek.

[@vermont889]

Quest 2 is rubbish KZbin plays on 720p netflix 480p doesn't have Disney plus vr chat full if not run by furries pc link air or cable is rubbish some games are ok but over rated full stop

[@EatSleepVR]

Fair enough

[@boko1063]

You just trash

[@MortenBN1988]

Not a single PC VR headset on the list and 3 Meta headsets? If you had more followers I would think you were sponsered by Meta. 🤣

[@EatSleepVR]

😂 yeah I know what you mean - these are all the headsets I own other than the Q3 which I’ve just ordered. The day Meta sponsor me will be a good day - I’ll then be able to afford a PC VR headset 🤣

[@FigureZ]

@@EatSleepVRdamn 😂