PSVR2 is my favorite headset.

Quest 3 with BoboVR is more comfortable long-term for me than PSVR2 with globular cluster mod. I wear both as long as I want, but specifically with lens inserts it can rest on my nose if I don't have the top strap on properly.

Out of the Box Q3 is miserable, though. Comfortable mods are essential. But once they're on, they are great.

Definitely the quest 3 (with strap) is more comfortable. I have both and if you move to much you start to lose focus on PSVR2 … quest 3 looks perfect all the time. I wish I could had those beautiful colors of PSVR2 though … but when I realized that I can’t run beat saber at higher resolution with 120fps as I do with quest 3 … my PSVR2 went to the closet.

Psvr2 if you have the globular cluster addon. Before it was a hassle to keep the sweat spot and playing comfortably.

For the Q3 I have the Bobo VR m3 which makes it very easy to put it in and off (like a hat) but the overall weight makes the psvr2 more comfortable.

At all, both can be very well used for long play sessions, I would decide more about which games you want to play. Ideal would be just to have both headsets because you have nearly the best in the whole VR world and can play every game out there.

For me, Q3 strap is far more comfortable than PSVR2 strap. I cannot use PSVR2 long time because it presses my head harder and makes me sweat.

Lots of different responses...very subjective.

Personally, Quest 3 with default strap is the most comfortable and easy to put on/off of any headset...ever.   Can do all day with it.  Massive sweetspot.

PSVR2 is awkward to put on and off, feels uncomfortable to wear and I never really get used to it.  Also tiny sweetspot means regular adjusting.

Out of all standalone headsets, probably the most comfortable one is the Pico 4 with the a cushy third-party face cover pad (like AMVR). However that headset doesn't have standalone Beat Saber officially (although you can install it unofficially), and its pancake lenses are not as good as the ones on the Quest 3.

The Quest 3 can be comfortable, however you must buy a third-party strap to achieve this. Which one to get is hard to tell since it will depend on the shape and size of your head and face. Some people prefer Halos straps (like BoboVR S3/M3, Globular Cluster CMQ3, Kiwi Design H4 Boost Halo), but some find that these types of straps hurt their foreheads. Other people prefer non-Halo straps (like Kiwi Design K4 Boost, Quest Elite strap), but some find that these types hurt their faces. The only advice I can give is that if you decide for a non-Halo strap, then you should also get a cushy third-party face cover pad (like AMVR).

Quest 3 with a BoboVR S3 is the most comfortable for me. Take off the face foam and play in pitch black room. With $20 IR illuminators in the corners.

Can't be beat for wireless comfort, and a big part of it is that your eyes are more relaxed and comfortable on the pancake lenses.

All are equally comfortable after buying a third party headstrap for $30-$50

I’ve had a 2 and a 3. They are out of the box extremely similar, and quite uncomfortable. I got a KIWI strap for both, which made an enormous difference, although for some reason the I’ve struggled a bit with the 3. For the 3 I got an ASVR facial interface, which everyone recommends, the new one with the dials. I’ve found it kind of cheap feeling, the dial settings easily pop out and push up only the bottom. However it completely solved the issue of fogging up that the stock one has.

Quest pro with a Globular head strap is hard to beat, perfect fit, perfect weight and no face gasket.

tough call given you have a ps5 as well. with $1200 you could buy both a quest 3 and psvr2 (thats what I did)..... that would give you access to all the exclusives.

for pc wired sims psvr2. (star wars squadrons, elite dangerous)

for wireless movement games quest 3.

as for exclusives

ps5+psvr2 exclusives

• Resident evil 8vr
• resident evil 4 remake vr
• horizon call of the mountian
• gt7 vr
• hitman vr (its on other platforms, but the ps5+psvr2 version is the best
• synapse vr

occulus pcvr+ quest 3 exclusives (for wireless there is also PrismXR Puppis), note there is a "re-vive mod" that lets you play these games on steam with any headset, but its finnicky

• Lone echo 1
• Lone echo 2
• Asgards wrath 1
• Stormland vr

quest 3 only exclusives

• batman shadows vr
• assasins creed nexus vr
• asgards wrath 2 vr
• resident evil 4 original vr
• deadpool vr

steam Vr exclusive (works with either psvr2 or quest 3)

• half life alyx

I have probably missed some. so a quest 3 and psvr2 gives you access to the most games. having said ALL that, if you dont mind a wire, the bigscreen beyond 2 is the headset that interest me most. due to how light it is, but it is pricey for the full kit and you do miss out on a lot of exclusives listed here

edit: if I could only chose one I would say quest 3 (with the elite battery strap, prismxr puppis wifi, and carry case). as it gives you a really nice put together package

Since you have a PS5, I would say PSVR2. I have one and love it.

Interest piqued…. Please elaborate?

Works with SteamVR?

Yep, everything else is basically a niche device that comes with questionable support. Quest 3 was years ahead of its time proven by still nothing of a higher production quality surpassing it yet. That’s what you get when a tech giant pours billions into something.

All these threads basically have one answer unless you’re an enthusiast who wants to roll the dice and deal with the headaches of using a HMD from a two bit player.

There is no standard alone unit that will compete with pcvr. I also don’t know any vr user that would rather watch Netflix or YouTube on their vr set vs their tv or computer.

I will use it for sim flying.

The small factor and the quality plus eye tracking made it the VR of choice.

Waiting patiently for it. Mines is the November batch.

It’s decent for productivity but awful for gaming. You also have to carry around a power source and it’s like 4 grand. The apple vision plus is the best for watching Disney plus content. I’ll give it that.

I put my brightness to like 3%, for me since the headset blocks most of the light from the room it's bright enough, it's like gaming on a monitor with the lights off. I put it at that maybe on the second day I got my headset because I had eye strain and never really thought about it since so i'm used to it, I also put my computer monitor and phone at low brightness (not that low though) so maybe im just used to it in general. I don't think I lose much visual fidelity or at least I can see everything clearly it's just less bright.

I don't think filtering blue light really helps with eye stain, everything on google seems to say it doesn't, from what I understand the issue with blue light is that it keeps you awake, not eye strain.

Maybe you need to wait till VR headset with built in blue light filter get released. It took a few years with the monitors, but now a almost every new model is released with a built in blue light filter.

Hm...just to put the obvious out of the way - ever have your eyes tested? Maybe you just need glasses. :D

Most uncomfortable VR Headset ever.

That is just crazy talk. It is a hell of lot more comfortable on my face than the Q1 or the Q2.

If your sweet spot is smaller than the Q2 then you HAVE to have a defective Q3 because the sweet spot is massive compared to on the Q2. That, or it's some weird user error. I mean, it's not even close and what you report is simply not based on reality, at least the reality of non defective and properly worn Q3s.

As for comfort, I find it more comfortable than the Q2 yet nothing hugely different. If your nose is getting smashed then use the eye relief on the gasket and see if that helps. I found having it at the lowest setting caused the bridge of my nose to touch the plastic and I think my eyelashes were lightly hitting the lenses so I had to go to the second closest setting.

Sounds like user error to me honestly. Only thing Inrecognized is that weird blurry thing you said. It looks sharp but at the same time it's somehow washed out. Hard to describe since I am not sure if it's my eyes or the VR. But nothing that can not be fixed easily.

You've put it on wrong.

User error moment.

Ultimately, the 'best' headset depends on your specific preferences and the kind of games you're interested in. Each headset has its strengths, so I recommend checking out reviews and comparisons to find the one that aligns best with your priorities.

Personally, because I play FPS I like my Oculus Quest 2 because its wireless and fits my budget! If budget isnt an option I would recommend Valve Index Hope this helps. Happy gaming!

I recently picked up the Meta Quest 2, and I've been quite pleased with its performance so far.

The absolute best and most expensive headset is going to be the Pimax Crystal, which you can buy directly from their site HERE. It's comes out to a whopping $1,599 without taxes. You're going to need an absolute brute of a Gaming Rig & Graphics Card (3080 or higher) in order to use it at the fullest potential. So all in.. probably $4,500. That said, there's a lot of other exceptional VR headsets that cost a fraction of the price, where most legacy graphics cards can *normally* keep up. I'll see if I can edit this post a little later to link to those.

EDIT: Didn't realize I'd get any karma from this. Thanks guys!! I'm new here. haha

EDIT #2: Sorry guys, forgot to link to the cheaper headset. lol

For real, unless you have a gaming pc the quest 3 with a halo battery strap is the way to go.

The elite head strap makes a huge difference. It makes it easier to adjust to your head, reduces friction, and obviously increases lifespan.

I also bought the Q3 after a couple years of having Q2, honestly only because I really love VR, the price wasn't outrageous, and I heard the performance/visuals were better. I think the performance probably is better, but I haven't noticed that as much as I've noticed how much more uncomfortable it is going back to a standard head strap after getting used to the elite (the Q2 elite strap is not adaptable to Q3).

If your main objective is comfort, I would highly recommend investing in an elite strap rather than a whole new system.

Have you tried a head strap with a large battery pack on the back? It does really well as a counter balance in my experience on the Q3

Thanks all! Sounds like I should give the Quest 3 a try after all..

I got the Quest 3 with the BpboVr Head S3 Pro head strap and dont have any issues at all! I can wear it for hours and it even has a little fan on the front for when I play more involved games. It comes with a magnetic battery as well. I ended up getting another magnetic battery with the charging dock and never run out of power. 10/10 recommend!

Meta Quest 2 I think would be a great option

I produce/mix music and I can't wear my studio headphones anymore ;( I instantly feel pain within 10minutes of wearing them, so my partner bought me the Fiio FF5 earbuds for me as a gift. They work amazingly, and I get no pain whatsoever. I also use an audio equalizer so I get a neutral frequency response with them. :) It might be worth looking into something like that.

Try looking into gaming earbuds! I also have a set of cheap speakers to use when I'm just chilling and don't need/want to wear earbuds