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If games are why you want a headset, the Quest 3 store is superb. A slimmer design also makes it sit more comfortably on your head.
Runner-up: Apple Vision Pro M5. For gaming PC owners who mainly want wireless PC VR: Steam Frame.
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Much more comfortable than the first Vision Pro, the M5 model also runs past three hours per charge.
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Every Quest 3 game plays on the Quest 3S, which makes it a great first headset.
Skip it if you can spend more: see Best VR headset overall.
In fast games, hand and controller tracking on the Quest 3 stays spot on, even when you shake maracas in Samba De Amigo.
Runner-up: Meta Quest 3S. For PS5 owners: PlayStation VR2.
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Movies look crisp on a huge screen in the Vision Pro M5, and its virtual desktop is sharp enough for long workdays.
Runner-up: Meta Quest 3.
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Hours of play left no red marks on the face. The Steam Frame is light enough to skip the comfort breaks.
Runner-up: Apple Vision Pro M5.
Past three hours per charge is a real step up for Vision Pro, thanks to the more efficient M5 chip.
For people who want no cable or battery pack: Meta Quest 3S.
For workouts in VR, the Quest 3 sits securely on your head and its tracking keeps up with fast moves.
Runner-up: Apple Vision Pro M5.
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