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 VR2Sony | Vive Pro 2HTCour pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| VR Gaming | 91.2 | 92.5 ★ |
| Sim / Cockpit | 85.7 | 103.2 ★ |
| Productivity | 83.8 | 98 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| VR Gaming | 92.6 ★ | 48.6 |
| Sim / Cockpit | 87 ★ | 54.2 |
| Productivity | 85.1 ★ | 51.4 |
| Specifications | ||
| Pixel Density | 19 PPD | 22 PPD ★ |
| Resolution / Eye | 4.08 MP | 5.99 MP ★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Field of View | 110 ° | 120 ° ★ |
| Weight | 560 g ★ | 850 g |
| RRP | £434 ★ | £631 |
★ 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.
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