
Headsets with high-quality built-in headphones or speakers eliminate an extra accessory to buy and still leave open the option of swapping in your own pair if you care to. Built-in sound: Although audiophiles who already own high-end headphones will appreciate a headphone jack, most people don’t already own headphones that are nice enough for VR (and good sound really does make VR more immersive).Good controllers: The controllers should be comfortable to hold, and they shouldn’t have overly complicated button layouts.Good display specs in particular assist in creating a better VR experience because they help you forget that you are looking at a screen instead of something real. Industry-leading specs: The screen resolution, sensors, weight, and size should be in line with those of other top VR headsets.

While we usually conduct a test panel to check for fit on different face shapes, during the pandemic we’ve relied on forums and other journalists’ reports instead. It shouldn’t feel too heavy or get too hot.

Room-scale tracking: Whether the sensors are built into the headset or meant to be mounted on a wall, the headset you buy should come with the ability to track you across an area the size of an average living room.
