Sony PlayStation VR2 vs HTC Vive Pro 2

The HTC Vive Pro 2 is the stronger all-round VR headset here, ahead of the Sony PlayStation VR2. The HTC Vive Pro 2 has the wider field of view at 120°, so it takes in more of a cockpit or sim world at a glance — you turn your head less and keep more situational awareness. The HTC Vive Pro 2 is the sharper of the two at 22 pixels per degree, which pays off reading instruments, cockpit gauges and desktop text. The HTC Vive Pro 2 comes out ahead in 3 of the 3 uses we score. On today's street prices the Sony PlayStation VR2 is the cheaper of the two: the HTC Vive Pro 2 costs around 93% more. For bang for your buck, the Sony PlayStation VR2 is the stronger value pick. It's a trade-off: the HTC Vive Pro 2 is the better headset overall, but the Sony PlayStation VR2 gives you more for the money.

PlayStation VR2SonyVive Pro 2HTCour pick
Performance scores
VR Gaming91.292.5
Sim / Cockpit85.7103.2
Productivity83.898
Value scores
VR Gaming92.648.6
Sim / Cockpit8754.2
Productivity85.151.4
Specifications
Pixel Density19 PPD22 PPD
Resolution / Eye4.08 MP5.99 MP
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Field of View110 °120 °
Weight560 g850 g
RRP€505€735

★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.