9 best virtual reality glasses and helmets

In recent years, it is more difficult to surprise gamers. Creating games with realistic graphics becomes very expensive, and new game consoles are no longer too different from the previous generation. That is why virtual reality helmets began to appear. Such a device is an inexpensive way to offer the player something completely new. But which helmet to choose? This selection will try to answer this question.

Top virtual reality glasses rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Top low-cost virtual reality glasses for smartphones	1	HOMIDO V1	2 990 ₽
	2	HIPER VRX	1 090 ₽
	3	HOMIDO Grab	1 390 ₽
The best glasses (helmets) of virtual reality in terms of price-quality ratio	1	Samsung Gear VR (SM-R323)	3 900 ₽
	2	HIPER VRQ +	2 490 ₽
	3	Fibrum pro	3 139 ₽
The best glasses and helmets of virtual reality for PC	1	HTC Vive	37 700 ₽
	2	Oculus Rift CV1 + Touch	31 900 ₽
	3	Sony PlayStation VR	19 900 ₽

Top low-cost virtual reality glasses for smartphones

HOMIDO V1

Rating: 4.7

A rather simple helmet that works with a smartphone installed inside. Supported devices with screen sizes from four to six inches. The position of the lens inside is easily adjustable. The viewing angle in these glasses does not exceed 100 °. However, such a parameter is in almost all glasses used together with a smartphone.

The product got into our rating due to its configuration. The fact is that the buyer additionally receives three pairs of cones for lenses. They are designed for installation in the helmet, depending on the user's view. That is, one pair is useful for myopia, the other - with hyperopia, and the third - with normal vision. Also included is a strap, a dust cloth and a soft case.

Of course, there are such points and shortcomings. In particular, not everyone will like the price tag, reaching 3000 rubles. Also here is not very convenient installation of the smartphone. The clip also does not have rubber linings - they will have to be glued on their own, if of course you want to save your mobile device.

HIPER VRX

Rating: 4.6

For some time now, HIPER does not only produce portable batteries. Now other accessories for smartphones, such as VRX virtual reality glasses, are also coming off its conveyor. At the time of the ranking, it was these points that could be purchased the cheapest way - their cost in Russia is only 1,500 rubles. Of course, from China you can order such an accessory even cheaper, but then you have to spend at least a month waiting for delivery.

VR-glasses are designed for smartphones with a screen, the diagonal of which varies from 4.3 to 6 inches. As in other similar products, the focus and interpupillary distance are regulated without any problems. 42mm lenses are used here to view 3D images.They do not shine with quality, but you can hardly expect durability from such an inexpensive helmet - such a “toy” is bought literally a couple of times.

No flaws were not here. Unfortunately, the accessory turned out to be heavy - its weight reaches 360 g. And this is without a smartphone! In short, not everyone will find such a design on the face comfortable.

HOMIDO Grab

Rating: 4.5

Another fairly cheap glasses. They got into our rating not only due to a price tag not exceeding 1,300 rubles, but also because of the large number of color options. The body of the accessory can be painted in black, white, blue, red, yellow or even pink. The rest is typical VR glasses for a smartphone. However, a very large or too compact device cannot be inserted here - phones with a screen diagonal from 4.5 to 5.7 inches are supported. The angle of view is absolutely typical for this type of accessories - it is 100 °.

The product is easier than the above instance from HIPER. At the same time there is also a magnetic button, which is necessary in many VR applications. Alas, but the savings went to the accessory is not good. If you do not have perfect vision, then it is better to consider the option of buying some other glasses. The fact is that there is no adjustment of the focus, and wearing such a helmet together with ordinary glasses is not very convenient. Also, the creators have simplified product design. They did not even equip their creation with straps! In this regard, this model is definitely not suitable for games - it serves only to view some learning VR applications.

The best glasses (helmets) of virtual reality in terms of price-quality ratio

Samsung Gear VR (SM-R323)

Rating: 4.9

At first glance, these are typical VR glasses with a viewing angle of 101 °. But in fact, in its convenience, this accessory is almost not inferior to much more expensive competitors, already equipped with its own screen. The fact is that the creators of these glasses did not need to adapt to the huge number of existing smartphones. The helmet is sharpened strictly under Samsung's flagship products, starting with the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6. If you insert just such a device here, you can get maximum impressions from immersion in virtual reality.

The accessory has a focus adjustment, so even people with poor eyesight can use it. Especially for Gear VR a lot of unique games have been developed, which is also good. Also on different sites you can find VR-video, sharpened, too, precisely for this platform. It should be noted that there is a separate connector for connecting a charger here - this is very important, because time flies unnoticed in virtual reality, and such games spend a lot of energy. By the way, the high cost of the glasses is due to the presence of the touch control panel - it is because of it that the product cannot be used in conjunction with absolutely any Android smartphone.

HIPER VRQ +

Rating: 4.8

The HIPER assortment contains several virtual reality glasses. VRQ + is currently the most advanced model. Here, a little bit better is the thong adjustment system. Here you can install almost any smartphone, with the exception of giant phablets, the screen diagonal of which exceeds 6 inches. But the main distinguishing feature of the accessory, thanks to which it is marked by the online magazine expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/, is the presence of a special Bluetooth joystick. On its body there are a stick and a couple of buttons - all this allows you to control your character in games, as well as learn some functions in VR applications.

Glasses allow you to adjust not only the focus, but also the interpupillary distance of the lenses. They are attached to the face with soft foam lining. Unfortunately, the specialists from HIPER failed to achieve the minimum weight here either. Nevertheless, the product deserves its place in the ranking.

Fibrum pro

Rating: 4.7

Excellent VR-glasses from the Russian manufacturer. The product has an original appearance - Fibrum Pro can never be confused with other accessories considered in our rating. Also here, the viewing angle has been increased to 110 °, which is very well felt in games and even videos. At the same points support the installation of smartphones with screen sizes from 4 to 6 inches. However, the largest viewing angle is achievable only when using very large devices, you can not argue with the laws of optics in this regard.

Fibrum Pro is the lightest VR glasses in our ranking. To achieve this, the creators managed not only through the use of lightweight plastic, but also due to the rejection of mechanical parts. To adjust the interpupillary distance is not necessary because of the large diameter and decent viewing angle. But the lack of focus adjustment is already much sadder - a person with poor eyesight will have to wear a Fibrum Pro along with the usual glasses.

The main advantage of this model is the company store of applications and games. This is one of the few points for which individual games are being developed, which you cannot play when using any Chinese VR Box 2.0.

The best glasses and helmets of virtual reality for PC

HTC Vive

Rating: 4.9

Perhaps the best virtual reality helmet among those available to the average user. The device is designed to connect to a computer. To very power, I need to say, a computer. It will also require a decent amount of free space, since special sensors must be hung around. But it allows the system to track the movements of not only the head, but actually the whole body! This makes immersion in virtual reality much more tangible.

Inside this helmet is a display with a resolution of 2160 x 1200 pixels. This is quite enough to almost not see pixelation. The interpupillary distance is adjustable, as is the focal length - this allows using a helmet without glasses with diopters, even to a person with not the best vision. It is also necessary to note the viewing angle, which reaches 110 ° here. Complete with the product special joysticks are supplied, with the help of which the interaction with the game world is carried out. By the way, it is better to play in headphones - the device also has a connector for connecting those.

Oculus Rift CV1 + Touch

Rating: 4.8

At one time, it was the Oculus Rift helmet that made the direction of virtual reality much more popular. Surely, you saw departments in shopping and entertainment centers offering to dive into the VR world - most often Oculus Rift is used there, only a preliminary version. CV1 is already a consumer version, featuring a more compact size and fewer wires.

Each eye in this helmet sees a picture with a resolution of 1200 x 1080 pixels. The viewing angle here is 110 °, which is the optimal parameter. It should be noted that the helmet comes with headphones, so it’s not necessary to think about their separate connection. Also in the kit for 36-38 thousand rubles. mapipulyatory called Touch.

Why is the Oculus Rift CV1 cheaper than its competitor from HTC? It's simple: here the system can only track the position of the user's head. Alas, body movements are not tracked. But in this helmet, you can sit quietly in a chair, thereby resting. Another difference is the refresh rate, which does not exceed 75 Hz here. However, even with such disadvantages, it is one of the best VR helmets in our ranking.

Sony PlayStation VR

Rating: 4.8

At one time, the Japanese company Sony decided to enter the market of VR devices. She created a helmet designed for the PS4 game console (preferably the Pro version of the console). Inside this device is a display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Each eye sees a picture with a resolution of 960 x 1080 pixels - this parameter is not too high, but you quickly forget about the graininess when the game starts to carry itself on. There are a lot of hits for PS VR - you can mark Resident Evil VII, Robinson, DOOM FVR, Driveclub VR and Skyrim VR.

Of course, this product is slightly simpler than helmets designed for a computer. The Japanese had to excel, because the power of the gaming console can not be called limitless. They even had to develop a separate computing unit that can be put on the console or next to it. Manage the gameplay is offered using the traditional Dualshock 4 gamepad or a pair of "Movies". I am glad that the picture is displayed with a frequency of 90 to 120 Hz - smoothness contributes to almost perfect immersion into virtual reality.

Please note that at the end of 2017, a second version of the helmet was released, which is practically not identifiable in the stores. From the original, it differs only in the presence of headphones-plugs.

Conclusion

While virtual reality helmets can seem like a costly pleasure. However, when using them, you will quickly forget about the money paid. Especially if this helmet is designed to be used in conjunction with a computer or Sony PS4. As for the VR-glasses for a smartphone, it will be a purchase for a couple of uses. However, why not try, because such accessories are not so expensive?

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.