Headsets: what to buy now and what's coming next

Some are built mainly for games. Others are expensive mixed-reality computers. Start with what you want to do, how long you'll wear it and how much you want to spend.

What you can buy now — and what’s close

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Available nowSamsungGalaxy XR$1,799Guide News

Available nowMetaMeta Quest 3$599.99Guide News

Available nowAppleApple Vision Pro M5$3,699Guide News

Latest headset news

Fresh in the last seven days.

META QUEST

Sony has moved 43 U.S. XR patents to Meta, and 419 worldwide are due

Sony is due to hand Meta 419 XR patents worldwide, and 43 U.S. ones have already moved. Neither company has commented.

2 days ago

HEADSETS

Pimax's Crystal Pro costs $1,399 and ships next year

Add the wireless kit and the price is $1,899, for a headset on the same chip as the Quest 2. A $1 fee holds a place in line, and it isn't refundable.

2 days ago

6devices covered

2on our radar

4available now

Updated Oct. 7

Works with

Which headsets work with iPhone and Android?

Apple Vision Pro M5: You don't need an iPhone to set it up. Wi-Fi and manual setup are enough.
Meta Quest 3: Works with iPhone and Android phones.
Samsung Galaxy XR: Works with compatible Galaxy phones. The Galaxy XR Mobile app does not support iPhone or non-Samsung Android phones.