HTC Vive Pro 2 Headset vs Meta Quest 2

I read at least 100 reviews before taking the plunge. I was very disappointed. The improved resolution reduces the "screen door effect" somewhat, but in terms of overall image and clarity, the Vive Pro 2 was no better than my Rift S (which I do super sample at 1.7)

Getting **consistently lowest possible latency** is very important for enjoyable gameplay. The freedom of not being tethered and still play your PC games is the best part here.

Resolution/overall clarity is no contest though. The Vive Pro 2 is **crisp.** It's like not knowing you needed glasses and then putting on a pair for the first time. It's just immediately naturely

I didn't actually realize just how much visual quality I was missing with the old strap. I would definitely recommend this head strap as an upgrade to the stock strap.

6. Glare and God Rays - Doesnt seem any worse or better then the index, same as usual. And as usual when playing games it basically doesnt matter anymore. usually just main menus etc

Christmas day came and my wife and sister had bought me some goodies for my Quest 2 (they had purchased them a while back, and they also were not aware of just how serious this issue was).

It's just that this headset has so much more potential that is missed than hit. so let's just do it. I'm going to break down this review into multiple...

* The audio is fine. I'm used to the fancy valve index audio, but tbh the audio from the quest 2 headset is also completely fine, and I like being more easily able to talk to people around me irl.

HTC has released at least 5. (I’ll let those more knowledgeable than me explain who should get the most credit for the original Vive.)

"Well, hence this meeting. On another note, the oculus quest 2 is selling gangbusters in the vr space, but people really don't like the forced Facebook sign-in"

The difference becomes clear once you put on the Live Pro 2. its 5k screen offers 2448 by 2448 pixels per eye a huge sleep ahead of the 1440 by 1600 p...

I mean, everyone knows that the "Official" products are better, right? Not this time. The stock strap is always either too loose or too tight and, after a little while, it just starts to loosen up on its own..

Like the rest of the headset, HTC's controllers are the same gloriously big chunkers we've had from the start, only now in a blue to match the headset. They work great, and the batteries last plenty long, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't eager to pick up my Valve Knuckles to use them instead.

They feel simultaneously too small, and yet too big. The nubby handles results in my pinkie finger wrapping around the bottom (think that picture of Andre the Giant holding a can of beer), but the huge-ass grip button means my middle finger isn't wrapped firmly around the controller, so I'm holding it with the two weakest fingers on the human hand. The plastic feels cheap and makes me sweat a lot, the bulky sensor ring makes it feel top-heavy and like it will topple out of my hands if I don't hold on (even though it actually won't).

- Headset cable is prone to being accidentally disconnected from the Link Box very easily - Comfort issues - creates relatively small concentrated pressure points on your head that build discomfort over time - Comfort issues - creates relatively small concentrated pressure points on your head that build discomfort over time. Also, I can't get an ideal fit, which results in the headset being prone to moving around during intense gameplay in games such as Blade & Sorcery (thus losing the focal sweet spot). - Not a weakness of the headset, but HTC has yet to come up with a competitor to the Valve Index controller which themselves are far from perfect Despite all the flaws, this is still my most recommended VR headset for the clarity, addons, and because I only recommend SteamVR headsets due to Valve Index controller compatibility and SteamVR base stations which are as good as tracking gets right now. Also, despite all the flaws, I still consider VR gaming to be a must-have, and it is the way I'd want to play most of my favorite games if it were possible

I installed this strap setup and the headaches are pretty much entirely gone. I've played for at least one full charge every day since I got this product and played for ~12 hours (including a charge break) the day before writing this review and the difference is beyond night and day. The worst thing I've experienced is occasionally a hair might get tugged but that has happened maybe once or twice so far. The strap and back pad are nice and soft

Should I have to do that for something that cost $800? nah bruh. If I had paid $500 or I could see that. Probably going to return. Friend is bringing his 3080 over later this week to see if it changes my mind

So, the Quest 2 is a steal! It's a cheap headset that's good enough, and since Facebook is subsidizing the cost, you really can't beat it's value!

I've always found the the SDE on the VP1 pretty much disappears once I'm actually playing a game in any case.

Quest 2 is amazing buddy dont hold back its gonna be in everyone's house soon that has any think to do with gaming to be fair why sit behind the screen when u can be in it !! Happy gaming ladies and gents