We often hear the phrase “VR” but what does it actually mean? Well, VR simply mean virtual reality which is a fictional and artificial environment made possible by the modernised technology. 

Hence, VR headsets are created to allow users to experience a one-of-a-kind simulated experience through their senses namely, visual, sight and hearings.

Lucky for you, if you’re looking to purchase VR headset out of curiosity or looking for an upgrade – you’ve come to the right place. Through this article, we have taken the time to review and compare the list of top-rated VR headset in Malaysia for your consideration.

The Best Top-Rated Headset in Malaysia in 2022.

Meta Quest 2 – The Best Overall

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Display: LCD

• Resolution: 3664 x 1920

• Refresh Rate: Up to 120Hz

• Field of View: 100 degrees

• Controllers: Oculus Touch

• Connections: USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone

Firstly, this Meta Quest 2 was formerly known as Oculus Quest 2, but upgrading works have been carried out by the manufacturer which is currently sold at a more affordable rate (despite the recent increase of price). To clarify, Meta does in fact own Oculus.

This virtual reality equipment is powered by Snapdragon XR2 System-on-Chip (SoC) from Qualcomm, which is a tremendous improvement over the its predecessor, Snapdragon 835 SoC. Furthermore, this headset runs on 6GB RAM rather than the previous original 4GB RAM which allows it to run more efficiently.

Moreover, this headset allows you to play games rendered by the Snapdragon XR2 chip. Alternatively, you’d play games by beaming it from your PC using the Oculus Link cable accompanied with an appropriate USB Type-C cable.

Unfortunately, the price of the original Oculus Link cable is on the steeper side but it would ensure proper bandwidth, power and length to be delivered than other cheaper substitutes.

Nevertheless, the potential downside of the headset is that you are mandatorily required to create and login a Facebook account but this should be quite simple and easy. Besides that, some customers have reported the straps included is quite fiddly which may affect your overall customer experience if you’re an individual that prioritize comfort.

HTC Vive Pro 2 – The Best High Resolution VR Headset

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Resolution: 4896 x 2448

• Display: LCD

• Connection: DisplayPort 1.2, USB 3.0

• Field of View: 120°

• Recommended Hardware: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 1500+, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700+, 8GB RAM+, DisplayPort 1.4, USB 3.0

The HTC Vive Pro 2 has a resolution of 2448 x 2448 pixel, equipped with 120Hz refresh rate and 120-degree field of view which would allow you to experience one of the best visuals being offered within the market. So, this high resolution would be perfect for fanatics of high-fidelity games where you could experience the almost-real life experiences.

With the extensive high power, you’d require a high-powered machine (ideally, Nvidia GeForce RTX 20-series or Radeon RX 5000-series GPU) to go along with this headset to ensure top-notch performance. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a cable-free experience, then you should ideally purchase a HTC Vive wireless adapter but that would be about $349 or £359. However, the refresh rate will be limited at 90Hz than the maximum potential of 120Hz as discussed above.

This headset is very comfortable with the presence of the foam padding but sometimes, it gets stuffy after an extended period of usage. However, this headset is not the lightest headset available but its weight is tolerable and perfect.

The headset itself is comfortable to wear, although I did find myself getting hot after a while. There’s plenty of foam padding to help keep things comfortable, although this acts as an insulator as well. It’s not the lightest headset around, but it is really well-balanced, and so doesn’t feel overly heavy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Are there wireless VR Headset?

Yes, the Meta Quest 2 explained above is a wireless headset. However, to get things running, you’d have to setup through your PC through a USB Type-C cable. Alternatively, you could even set it up without your PC but a Wi-Fi 6 router is required to expedite the process.

What are the functions of VR lighthouses?

VR lighthouses are in charge to document and track your movements through your sensory stimuli. Do you know that the first ever VR headset being invented are known as light houses which is positional trackers and required to be plugged into your PC.

The movements tracked are the most precise but it is time-consuming to set it up unless you have decided to use VR headset only at a designated place.