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PSVR v Oculus Rift v HTC Vive - Which should you buy?

Virtual reality is a budding technology which offers a new way to experience movies, pictures, and games. These three virtual reality headsets each have their similarities and differences . If you’re in the market for a virtual reality headset, then there are a few things to consider.

Display


PSVR: 1920x1080
HTC Vive: 2160x1200
Oculus Rift: 2160x1200

The PSVR has a lower display resolution compared to the other two VR headsets at only 1920x1080, this means you’ll be getting 960x1080 per eye compared to the 1080x1200 you’d get in the Vive and Rift. The higher resolution per eye means a reduction in the screendoor effect which can lead to nausea and eye strain.

Comfort


Each of the headsets weigh in below 600g and so shouldn’t cause neck discomfort during usage. They all offer adjustable head straps to fit everyone and you can also adjust the lens distance for if you wear glasses.
Rift has the advantage of being mostly made out of fabric which allows it to breath well. This will keep temperatures down and should reduce fogging.

Experience


The Rift is primarily a sit down or stationary standing experience as it offers no form of room scaling. This is in contrast to the Vive which has room scale technology that uses 2 infrared sensors to mark the play space area. The PSVR also has room scale technology but it is more limited as it relies on the LEDs on the headset and the move controllers to be monitored by the Playstation Camera.

The PSVR uses relatively old hardware as it relies on the PS4. It’s mostly a smooth experience with a consistent frame rate but graphic quality is greatly reduced and is pixelated. Graphic quality can be increased if using the PS4 Pro but it is still worse comparatively. The Vive and Rift are more immersive as they allow for more realist graphics due to relying on PC hardware. The PSVR offers a 90-120hz experience compared to the 90hz offered by the Vive and Rift. This doesn’t mean the PSVR is better though as it uses interpolation tricks and isn’t raw, constant 90hz like the other two headsets.

The optics are on par which each other offering clarity and sharpness. All three used organic LED tech which means they have virtually unlimited black levels and a wide colour gamut which means the games can be more realist.

Price


The cheapest headset to buy is the PSVR which is on sale for £350. You need the playstation camera too so if you don’t have one that is an added £50. If you want motion tracking then you’ll need to buy the Move Controllers also which are £70 for two.  The PSVR runs on the PS4 which can be picked up for about £150 in most retailers. This is still cheaper than the other headsets.

The Rift and Vive cost £549 and £689 respectively. You also have to factor in the cost of the PC also. A PC which will run virtual reality at optimal settings will set you back about £700-800.

Verdict


You, as a consumer, should decide which is best for you. If you already have a PS4 then the PSVR is the cheapest choice but doesn’t offer the best experience of the three, so if you have the money then go for the Rift or Vive
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