4.0 out of 5 stars

Good headset for PC but there’s a bit of a catch

The headset has wonderful sound and video quality. Setting it up is a little of work especially if you’re gonna mount your base stations on a wall or tripod stand. But keep in mind that some motherboards are not capable of handling the bandwidth of the USB so you may need to also buy a usb 3.0 pcie card if you have a desktop. This is not your little brother’s quest 2 vr headset. There’s much more to it and it’s not as straight forward.

5.0 out of 5 stars

it’s like I’m there

if you have a capable computer and pair this with index controllers, you’re gonna stop wanting to be in the real world

3.0 out of 5 stars

Puchased Headset only.

Unless you like like a grey screen ‘sensors’ must be bought…. I just want to run MS FS 2022 and not waggle around, sigh. Since the competition set (think printers) is broken out of the box I suppose I must ante-up. Nowhere does it say any requirements above either, ugh. Now I have to look into what I need and hope I get that right and the headset works before the return window closes. VR is fun.

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3.0 out of 5 stars

Expected more

I couldn’t tell the difference between the image quality with this vs the valve index so I returned this immediately.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Superb screens quality. But its features and quirks are bested by other headsets.

Before I had gotten the Vive Pro 2 headset, I had used an Oculus Rift CV1 before it. The Vive Pro 2 has some of the best screens on the market.Screen door effect is almost entirely non-existent.If you were born with some magical ability to see things with amazing clarity, or essentially have superhuman 20/20, you may be able to see screen door. But for the most part, I could not see it. It’s basically non-existent to me. The picture quality is similar to that of a 2K gaming monitor, but a little better as each eye is 2448×2448. Because the screens use liquid crystal displays, or LCD, blacks aren’t as good as they would appear on my Oculus Rift CV1; The CV1 uses AMOLED displays, which display accurate colors with great blacks. On the Vive Pro 2, however, blacks are washed out. But bright colors remain prevalent. There is also a quirk on the screens. If you were to point the headset straight and move your eyes only, other parts of the screen becomes blurry and only detail within your paracentral and near-peripheral vision are the main selling points of this headset.I do enjoy other features of the headset, such as being able to move the front of the headset forwards or backwards to either let more air circulate within the face area (as there are vents at the bottom), or fit prescription glasses inside. I would be careful of the Fresnel lenses, though. There is also a button at the side that can act as a temporary controller whenever your VR controllers die and don’t feel like taking it off. Speaking of taking off the headset, the headset strap does not move forwards or backwards unless you’re turning the knob at the back. It does a little bit because of foam padding, but it’s not much. The strap is very bulky and its stock foam padding are horrendous. I would advise buying new foam replacements from VR Cover for both the front face cover and strap paddings, which would be an extra $60.The headset does come with two cameras at the front, similar to the Valve Index headset where it could used for developing purposes. But also as a pass-through camera whenever you need to see what’s outside your headset without having to take it off. There are rubber covers around the nose bridge area that blocks all light from entering into the face area. The vents I had mentioned earlier provide some air flow within that small space, so it’s fine. The headset radiates lots of heat when in use. I use a program called Vive Console, which is necessary to power on the Vive Pro 2 headset, that has settings for which display preset I’d want to choose. I chose Extreme, which boasts 4896×2448 @ 120 Hz. Not only the heat from my headset makes my face hot, but also my computer. Think of it as having two heaters for your room. That’s not good.Its headphones are removable. Its microphone is sub-par and sounds awful. The Valve Index and HP Reverb G2’s microphones are far more superior in microphone quality. The headset strap can be removed as well, but it’s very difficult to find a different compatible strap for it, so modding would probably be best if you’re fine with voiding warranty. It comes with a 12-month warranty.Overall, the headset’s main selling point are the screens. Its strap is pretty bulky and isn’t ideal for someone who’s comfortable in their bed or couch. Its microphone should ought to be changed out for a lapel or mod mic, and its headphones can be left on or changed out for a headphone or pair of earphones. Although it radiates lots of heat and its stock paddings are terrible, it has one of the most amazing screens I have seen. No screen door effect, but lacks black color depth and you could see most detail within the paracentral vision. If your computer can run this headset at 4896×2448 @ 120 Hz and you have an old headset that you still use to this day, such as the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, this headset is a worthy upgrade. If you wish to get a more comfortable headset with better overall features, the Valve Index is a better choice. Otherwise, if you’re in it for the screens, get the Vive Pro 2.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Welcome to the future

I was skeptical about purchasing this unit , but once I got it setup ( took awhile ) I realized , typical video games , are the past . This felt like I was in ready player one , the graphics aren’t 100% there yet but the immersion , is quite amazing . You may get some motion sickness , but once your in for an extended period of time , it does seem as if the reality projected to you , is the one you exist in . I am extremely looking forward to the next stage of development of these VR products .

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Think twice if you’re considering upgrading from the Vive Pro…

I want to make this clear that this review is meant specifically for those who may be struggling with the same question that I had – is the Vive Pro 2 worth buying if you already own the Vive Pro?Just to give everyone a little background history, I am a hardcore virtual reality enthusiast. I have been using VR extensively since the launch of the original HTC Vive. Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to try several different VR headsets, including the PSVR, Oculus Rift, Oculus (Meta) Quest 2, as well as the Valve Index. However, the Vive Pro has been my undisputed favorite ever since its release.So when I heard that the Vive Pro 2 was releasing last year, I was excited to say the least. When I read about the substantial (on paper) improvements in resolution, the wider 120 degree FOV and enhanced refresh rate – I immediately began to debate on which major organ I would sell to acquire this beauty.”WE HAVE TO SEE….WE HAVE TO KNOW..”Vive Pro owners, I’m sorry to disappoint you, but these are my observations after using the Pro 2 in comparison to the Pro:-You will immediately notice that the black levels are not nearly as deep, nor the contrast as vivid asthe Pro. So disappointing. Not as bad as the Valve Index, but it will be a night and day difference to people like me that are used to the awesome OLED panels on the Pro. The new LCD type screens utilized in the Pro 2 does a decent job, but it still looks like everything is a little foggy because the dark areas are washed out. Say goodbye to those wonderful deep blacks and the amazing contrast found on the Pro. I don’t understand why they chose to do this, as to me this almost negates the other improvements to clarity. In brightly lit scenes, the Vive Pro 2 shines, but games like Elite Dangerous, where the majority of the scenes are dark, the original Pro absolutely annihilates the Pro 2 in these areas.-Clarity is a noticeable difference however, in terms of viewing or reading things from a distance. In games like Onward, or any games where sniping, for example, might be involved – this clarity proves very useful. However, I did not find any meaningful difference, though the difference on paper indicates otherwise. The improved clarity was noticeable, but once again, I did not feel that it meaningfully enhanced the experience.-I would say the same about the 120hz refresh rate and FOV improvements. While nice, they don’t seem to make much of a meaningful difference in the experience. These are, of course, welcome and nice enhancements. But not enough, in my opinion, to justify viewing the Vive Pro as an actual, next generation Vive headset.Ultimately, what it came down to for me was the panel lighting differences. The washed out black is very difficult to accept coming from the deep blacks found on the OLED Vive Pro panels. For me, the washed out blacks is immersion breaking. And it always makes me feel like I’m seeing things through a slight fog.The difference is NIGHT and DAY. If you value the way the colors and contrast pop so beautifully on the Pro, you will most likely find it very difficult to upgrade to the Pro 2.Bottom line is, it’s a great headset. But if you’re a Pro owner, I do not consider it worth the upgrade. Especially if you enjoy dark games like Elite Dangerous. While it has its paper advantages, the panel lighting on the Pro 2 seems like a step backwards because of the noticeable hit in the deep blacks and eye-popping contrast of the Pro. And the experience is a marginal improvement as a consequence of this baffling design change to the lighting system.Pro still ROCKS guys. Pro 2 is heading back where it came from. That was just my experience with it!

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3.0 out of 5 stars

A bit disappointed in the lenses

I am a long time user of the original Vive. I got irritated with the weird gradient lenses so opted for nice clear replacement lenses I found for $50 on the internet. They made the Vive a joy to use. I recently upgraded to the Pro 2 and feel like I took a step back. With all the complaints I’ve read over the years regarding the weird lenses, I find the same lens design in the Pro 2. The only difference is that they are a different shaped lens which says I can’t use the upgraded lenses from the Vive.It’s just an $800 disappointment that with all HTC knows about the poor lens design that they still push a bad idea forward. Nowwe wait for some crafty person to build replacements for the new style. Or maybe return it and move to another brand.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Easy to use PCVR

120 Hz 4896×2448 with its own motion compensation that allows for usable performance at 120Hz on a 4070. It looks great and runs reliably. On/off button on the link box is a welcome feature. Screen detail is the best I’ve seen on a PCVR device. Drivers are easy to use.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Great but not perfect

Awesome high def VR goggles. Myself and my children love using them overall. My only complaint is that the focus is perfect only on the exact center of the field of vision. I haven’t tried other goggles so I can’t offer comparison, but I feel like the field of view in focus should be better for such pricey VR goggles.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

AWESOME PCVR headset!

Got this to replace/upgrade from my classic HTC Vive (gen1). Does take a pretty beefy computer to run it at full res but boy is it pretty in-headset. I’m using mine with the wireless adapter and Index controllers, and have printed out parts to make it work with my Deluxe Audio Strap instead of the stock strap; which was a significant comfort upgrade for me.

4.0 out of 5 stars

Old lense tech but works better than oculus

With Varjo Aero released for sale now, Fresnel lenses the HTC vive use are outdated, and just look terrible. Save yourself the trouble and buy a Varjo Aero, it’s worth the extra price. You will need steam base stations and steam controllers with the Varjo sold separately!!!

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