But now there’s the Oculus Quest, a standalone VR
headset that embodies the best of both worlds. It
doesn’t require a separate computer like the Rift and
Rift S do, but it also isn’t limited to just orientation and
motion-sensing with a single controller like the Go or
the Lenovo Mirage Solo. Outward-facing cameras track
the position of the headset and both Oculus Touch
controllers, providing full room-scale VR with no wires.
At $399 (for 64GB of storage; a 128GB version is
available for $499), it costs twice as much as the Oculus
Go and as much as the Rift S, and it solves most of the
problems with both. The Oculus Quest is the ideal
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need for an immersive virtual reality experience, and it
earns our Editors’ Choice.
DESIGN
The Oculus Quest looks like a cross between the Oculus
Rift and the Oculus Go. Like the Rift, it has a curved
matte-black plastic front panel and a three-strap
harness setup that forms a large oval to cradle the back
of your head. Like the Go, it has fabric sides and an
open speaker system that directs sound to your ears
instead of on-ear headphones that attach to the sides of
the headset.
Oculus Quest
PROS Full 6DOF
motion tracking with
dual controllers.
Sharp display. No
wires. Some excellent
games are already
available.
CONS Less powerful
and has a slightly
lower refresh rate
than high-end
tethered VR headsets.