We’ve compared Sony’s newest VR headset to three of the most popular PC VR headsets out there today. How does it stack up? Find out in our PSVR 2 vs PC VR specs comparison!
A few weeks back we compared the recently-released PSVR 2 specs with those for the Quest 2 and the few bits of info we know about Project Cambria. But PSVR 2 will also face stiff competition from a range of established PC VR devices, and those that want only the graphically richest, most demanding VR experiences will be looking to make a choice in this arena (unless they’re not already streaming over Air Link, that is).
For this comparison, then, we’ve chosen three of the best-known PC VR headsets on the market today. That includes Valve’s flagship SteamVR headset, the Index, HP’s high resolution Windows MR-branded Reverb G2 and HTC’s latest PC VR powerhouse, the Vive Pro 2. We haven’t included discontinued headsets like the Oculus Rift S or devices that are aiming for the very top of the enthusiast market, like the Varjo Aero.
With that in mind, let’s get to the specs!
PSVR 2 vs PC VR Spec Comparison
Specs |
PSVR 2 |
Valve Index |
HP Reverb G2 |
HTC Vive Pro 2 |
Format |
Wired connection to console |
Wired connection to PC |
Wired connection to PC |
Wired connection to PC (wireless add-on available) |
Price |
TBA |
$999 full kit, $499 headset-only |
$599 full kit |
$1399 full kit, $749 headset-only |
Display Per Eye |
2000×2040 |
1440 x 1600 |
2160 x 2160 |
2448 x 2448 |
Display Type |
OLED |
LCD |
LCD |
LCD |
HDR? |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Refresh Rate |
90Hz/120Hz |
90Hz/120Hz/144Hz |
90Hz |
90Hz/120Hz |
Lens Type |
TBA |
Dual-element canted fresnel |
Dual-element canted fresnel |
Dual-element fresnel |
Lens Separation |
Adjustable (specifics TBA) |
Adjustable |
Adjustable |
Adjustable |
Tracking Type |
4 camera inside-out |
Outside-in via 2 – 4 SteamVR base stations |
4 camera inside-out |
Outside-in via 2 – 4 SteamVR base stations |
Eye Tracking? |
Yes |
No |
No (but high-end Omnicept edition does) |
No (available via add-on) |
Hand Tracking? |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Headset Vibration |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Microphone? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Audio |
Headphone jack |
Integrated headphones |
Integrated headphones |
Integrated headphones |
Controllers |
Bundled Sense controllers with buttons, sticks, capacitive touch sensors, haptic feedback (single actuator per unit), trigger resistance |
Optionally bundled Valve Index controllers with touch sensing for all fingers/thumbs, sticks, buttons, triggers, trackpad (Vive wand compatible also) |
Bundled Windows MR controllers with sticks, buttons, triggers, grip |
Optionally bundled Vive wands with trackpad, triggers, grips (Valve Index controllers compatible also) |
And that’s our PSVR 2 vs PC VR spec comparison. Does Sony’s spec sheet interest you enough to go the PS5 route? Or are there other headsets you’re waiting on? Let us know in the comments below!