The Best VR Headsets In 2025
Despite still occupying a niche corner of the gaming market, VR tech continues to develop, bringing with it new headsets that are more powerful, more comfortable, and--more importantly--more affordable. While our overall favorite VR headset in 2025 remains the Meta Quest 3, there's now a healthy range of VR headsets to pick from that may fit your preferences better. Some headsets harness the power of gaming PCs or consoles for enhanced performance and visual quality, while others are more affordable standalone devices. No matter what your preferences are, there's a VR headset that suits your needs. To assist you in finding the perfect match, we've compiled a list of the best VR headsets available in 2025.
Finding the best VR headset for you
The first thing that's important to know before buying a VR headset is that some VR games are exclusive to specific headsets. Meta and both PlayStation headsets have their own storefronts that offer unique games unavailable to HTC, Valve, and other companies' headsets. Of course, you can still get an impressive experience with the Valve Index or HTC Vive line of headsets, especially considering the great library of VR games on Steam. Each VR headset has its advantages and unique qualities, such as high resolutions, AMOLED displays, and built-in speakers.
The Meta Quest 3 is a powerful mobile VR headset that gives you great experiences without connecting to a PC--no sensors required (though you can, if you so choose), while its younger sibling, the Meta Quest 3S, offers similar functionality in a more affordable package. The Valve Index requires you to connect to a PC and use sensors, but it also provides the most high-end VR experience available today. And, of course, there's the PSVR 2, which has the benefit of being compatible with Sony's first-party lineup of VR games. Keep in mind the original PSVR has its own library of games separate from the PSVR 2. You cannot play original PSVR games on PSVR 2 unless the developer releases an upgraded version.
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