Skip to Main Content
PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing.
VR: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

Latest VR Stories

The Meta Quest 3S is $200 cheaper than the Quest 3, but what does it compromise to get there? We compare the two VR headsets to help you decide which is the better buy.

By Will Greenwald
Meta Quest 3S comparison
4.5
Editors' Choice

The Meta Quest 3S is all you need to get started with VR, thanks to its color pass-through cameras, reliable controls, and affordable price.

By Will Greenwald
Meta Quest 3S

Apple is reportedly working on four new hardware projects, including two new versions of the Vision headset.

By Jibin Joseph
A photo of a customer trying out the Vision Pro Headset at an Apple Store in Hong Kong.

Curious about virtual reality? From PC-tethered systems to standalone headsets, this is how we test VR tech.

By Will Greenwald
Apple Vision Pro

The mixed-reality headset is currently out of stock or back-ordered at most retailers, and by 2028, its software won't be supported. Alternatives from Apple or Meta are better bets for now.

By Kate Irwin
Man wearing dress shirt and Microsoft HoloLens 2 headset, which looks like sunglasses with an all-around head strap and battery pack on the back of the head.

Make experiencing virtual reality, well, a reality, and nab some serious savings on popular (and expensive) headsets like a PlayStation VR2, an HTC Vive Pro 2, and more.

By Gabriela Vatu  & Kegan Mooney
VR headset on colorful circuit background

Immerse yourself in new worlds with these top-rated standalone or tethered virtual reality headsets we've tested.

By Will Greenwald
The Best VR Headsets

Project Orion is still a prototype, but Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is hyping them up as a glimpse of a future where everyone is wearing powerful mixed reality VR devices.

By Michael Kan
Project Orion

The Quest 3S promises to offer many of the same high-quality VR functions as the Quest 3 headset for $200 less. Meta is marketing it to those who are new to mixed reality experiences.

By Michael Kan
Quest 3S announcement

Microsoft is now working with military company Anduril to further develop its goggles that can display real-time alerts.

By Kate Irwin
Two US soldiers lying on the grass in green camo with helmets and the IVAS VR-like goggles. One is holding a gun mounted on the ground.

The $1,000 Vive Focus Vision is aimed at enthusiasts, with a hot-swappable battery, color cameras, and an upcoming 120Hz refresh rate through DisplayPort.

By Will Greenwald
HTC Vive Focus Vision

Generative AI will make smart glasses 'significantly more useful,' Cristiano Amon tells CNBC.

By Jibin Joseph
A photo of Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon from the World Economic Forum (WEF) in January, 2024.

Micro OLED display costs and weak Vision Pro sales prompt Meta to stop work on a pricier Quest headset that was scheduled to launch in 2027.

By Emily Price
Meta Quest Pro on a table

Get ready to work, play, or casually stroll in a virtual space. After Prime Day, some of the best VR headsets are still available for unbeatable discounts.

By Jibin Joseph
Amazon Prime Day 2024 Deals  on VR Headsets

Get ready to work, play, or casually stroll in a virtual space. For Prime Day, some of the best VR headsets are available for never-before-seen discounts.

By Jibin Joseph
Amazon Prime Day 2024 Deals  on VR Headsets

Inside a nondescript warehouse, my son and I braved the jungle, escaped from prison, and dodged pirates. Can Zero Latency VR experiences strengthen IRL bonds?

By Tyler Hayes
boy playing a VR game

Sales of Apple's mixed-reality headset are not expected to top 500,000 this year, according to an IDC analyst who describes the Vision Pro as a 'dev kit' for software developers and businesses.

By Michael Kan
Apple Vision Pro

The IR camera modules will scan their surroundings to enhance the spatial audio and computing experience, but not until 2026, says analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

By Jibin Joseph
Apple AirPods on display at the company's Fifth Avenue store in New York

Just don't expect Apple Intelligence to arrive on the headset this year.

By Emily Price
A Vision Pro headset on display at an Apple Store

The company is preparing to pull all support for the original Quest headset, although users can still download apps to the device.

By Michael Kan
Oculus Quest 1