Sony PlayStation VR2 vs Meta Quest 3S

The Sony PlayStation VR2 is the stronger all-round VR headset here, ahead of the Meta Quest 3S. The Sony PlayStation VR2 has the wider field of view at 110°, 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 Sony PlayStation VR2 comes out ahead in 3 of the 3 uses we score. On today's street prices the Meta Quest 3S is the cheaper of the two: the Sony PlayStation VR2 costs around 22% more. For bang for your buck, the Meta Quest 3S is the stronger value pick. It's a trade-off: the Sony PlayStation VR2 is the better headset overall, but the Meta Quest 3S gives you more for the money.

PlayStation VR2Sonyour pickQuest 3SMeta
Performance scores
VR Gaming91.290.4
Sim / Cockpit85.783.3
Productivity83.882.8
Value scores
VR Gaming92.6111.6
Sim / Cockpit87102.8
Productivity85.1102.2
Specifications
Pixel Density19 PPD20 PPD
Resolution / Eye4.08 MP3.52 MP
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Field of View110 °96 °
Weight560 g514 g
RRP$549$299

★ 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.