How to choose a VR headset

Are you ready to invest in a VR device and headset?

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What types of games or experiences do you want to try?

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Do you have enough space to use VR?

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How much money are you willing to spend?

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Are you comfortable being in virtual worlds?

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Before investing in a VR device and headset, there are a few questions you should ask yourself.

How much should you spend on a VR headset?

When it comes to VR headsets, one of the most important things to consider is how much you're willing to spend. VR hardware can be expensive, so it's important to set a budget you're comfortable with. This is especially true for VR, since the hardware can be pricey.

There are a variety of VR headsets available that are relatively cheap in price. Keep this in mind when considering a VR headset purchase.

Do you want to go wireless?

VR headsets come with different requirements - some need to be plugged into a PC or console to work, while others, like the Oculus Quest 2, have the ability to work standalone. The Quest 2 is arguably the best of both worlds because it can be used without being tethered to a device, but it also has the ability to be plugged in for a better experience.

Others, like most HTC Vive headsets, can be converted to work wirelessly using accessories. This can add a bit of cost and might take a little while to set up, but it will give you amazing graphics without worrying about wires. If you've ever tried VR before, this will be an important factor to consider before making a purchase.

Is resolution the key for you?

There are several different factors that make VR headsets different from each other, one of which is the resolution of the display. This is how many pixels the headset can show to the user, and the higher the number, the crisper the image will be.

However, it's not the only factor to consider when choosing a gaming monitor. You might also care about the games you'll be able to play on it, rather than how sharp they'll look.

What are you going to use VR for?

That brings us to our final point - what do you want a VR headset for? There are plenty of amazing videos out there to explore in VR, as well as brilliant productivity tools and coworking spaces to help you stay productive and connected. Of course, there's also a whole world of gaming, too.

There are many different types of headsets on the market, so it's important to figure out what your priorities are before you make a purchase. This will ensure that you get a headset that is best suited to your needs.

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How we decided on which products to include

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The Gadget&Gifts editorial team spends hours testing and researching hundreds of products before recommending our best picks for you.

We take a variety of factors into account when putting together our best guides, including physically testing the products ourselves, consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. However, many of the devices we consider don't make our final cut.

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How we review products

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We review products using real life situations, so that you can understand how it would be used in your everyday life. We don't include pointless number crunching or information about how we took the product out of the box. Our reviews are easy to read and understand.

And don't for a second think that because our quick reviews are easy to read, it means we've not tested the products fully. We have actually.

We’ve been covering technology since 2019. In most cases, we’ve not only reviewed the product in question, but also the previous generation before that, and even the first model on the market. We constantly ask the same three questions for every product we see:

* Does it work?
* Does it make my life better?
* Has it got wow factor?

We at G&G like to test products in real life, rather than in a lab. We believe this is the best way to see how they perform. We strive to do this with everything we do.