Latest in VR
- Oculus Quest 2
- Sony PlayStation VR
- HTC Vive Cosmos
- Valve Index
- Windows Mixed Reality
Latest in AR
- Microsoft HoloLens 2
- Magic Leap One
- Epson Moverio
- Google Glass Enterprise Edition
- Vuzix Blade AR
Latest in MR
- Samsung HMD Odyssey+
- HP Reverb
- Windows Mixed Reality
- Microsoft HoloLens 2
- Avegant Lightfield
Best in VR: Oculus Quest 2
Design
⁃ Self-contained VR headset. No wires that may cause tripping
⁃ Thumb rest on motion controllers. So it is easier for users to hold. during longer sessions.
Set-up
⁃ Intuitive set-up and safety system. It is self-contained, with no external wires, hence setting up takes only 5-10 minutes. Users can also highlight safe playing areas that makes external environment visible when users step out of playing areas.
Experience
⁃ Facebook account requirement and Google Cast headset Display sharing function. These functions allow for better social experience of playing with peers as they can be immersed in the same gaming experience.
⁃ Access to PC VR Experience (with Oculus Link). This provides higher quality gaming experience as users can link to gaming PC with good specifications. The titles available to users are also increased.
⁃ Easily navigable. Menu system resembles a floating panel on. Virtual environment, navigation motion is smooth and comfortable.
Hardware Specifications
⁃ Single LCD panel, split to display an 1832 x 1920 pixel per eye. High-resolution display.
⁃ Built-in speakers. Speakers are built in headset’s strap support to offer directional left and right stereo sounds. This feature provides a greater and a more precise stimulation of auditory senses.
⁃ Battery-powered, standalone headset. Proves greater ease of movement.
⁃ Option to run games at 90Hz (reforest rate of 90 times per second). This is slower than the usual 120Hz speed, reducing motion sickness and thus greater comfort and realism .
Best in MR: Samsung HMD Odyssey+
Hardware Specifications
⁃ High resolution: 1440×1660 resolution in each eye with 3.5-inch AMOLED displays
⁃ Refresh Rate: 90Hz refresh rate
⁃ FOV: 110-degree field-of-view. The degree is close to our natural FOV of 200 degree, which cuts down the crammed feeling of looking into a tunnel, thereby ensuring a more immersive experience
⁃ Sound Quality: built-in AKG headphones on the headband which allows for greater stimulation of the auditory senses.
Design
⁃ Wider nose guard and eye box. Easier for those with prescription glasses to wear. Additionally, this means there is ample cushion and comfortable fit for long sessions.
⁃ Manual Inter-Pupilliary Distance (IPD) adjustments are possible. This caters to a greater audiences and provide more comfort when wearing.
Experience
⁃ Greater range of games. The headset is compatible with Oculus Rift and HTC Vive games. Additionally, its controllers contains the buttons and trackpads needs to navigate these games
⁃ Flexible tracking mechanisms. Tracking works on low-end VR laptops too.