Standalone US$349.99 (128 GB)
Meta Quest 3S
The default first headset: everything that matters, at the lowest price.
Full breakdown →Samsung Galaxy XR
The first Android XR headset — Gemini AI built into everything.
The 30-second version
Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm's answer to Vision Pro at half the price. Stunning micro-OLED screens and deep Google app integration make it a phenomenal media and productivity device; the game library is still young.
Best for: Early adopters in the Google ecosystem who care about movies, maps, and multitasking more than games.
What you should know
- Sharpest consumer screens outside a Vision Pro — incredible for video
- Gemini can see what you see and answer in context
- Controllers cost extra and the VR game catalog is still small
- YouTube VR and Google Maps immersive views are the killer apps
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Other headsets to consider.
Standalone US$599.99 (512 GB)
Meta Quest 3
The best all-round headset most people can actually buy.
Full breakdown → PS5 (PC via adapter) ~US$349 (often less on sale)
PlayStation VR2
Console VR with OLED HDR — a steal if you already own a PS5.
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