HTC Vive Pro 2

Fantastic 5K resolution ; Improved refresh rate and FOV ; Comfortable design ; Faultless tracking performance

Incredibly expensive ; Requires wired connection out of the box ; Controllers haven’t been updated

The best resolution for VR gaming ; Smooth motion tracking ; Works with Valve Index controllers

Expensive ; Doesn't include necessary base stations or controllers

The Vive Pro 2 is the highest-resolution VR headset we've seen yet, with a price to match. It's worth considering if you want the best VR experience available, and don't mind mixing and matching components.

Superior visuals ; Fantastic comfort ; Great audio ; Better tracking than the competition ; Passthrough cameras make life easier ; Backwards compatible

Costs a bomb ; More hassle to setup than its competitors ; Will bake your face

HTC has once again returned to form with a high-end VR headset that delivers the very best experience - but at quite the cost.

Incredible high res display ; Comfort-focused design ; Quality headphones

Clumsy set up process ; Viveport/SteamVR need a usability overhaul ; Pricey

Incredible high res display ; Comfort-focused design ; Quality headphones

Clumsy set up process ; Viveport/SteamVR need a usability overhaul ; Pricey

Huge upgrades to resolution and refresh rate ; Top-notch tracking ; The best way to play VR games on high-end systems

Absurdly expensive ; Setup process is a pain ; No meaningful changes to headset design or controllers

That being said, following a short absence, the Vive Pro’s sequel is yet again the very best that VR has to offer. Provided you’ve got the hardware to support it, the Vive Pro 2 offers a truly exceptional VR experience, with an as-yet-unmatched maximum...

No screen door effect ; 5K display is detailed and crisp ; SteamVR accessory compatibility

Weirdly shaped FOV ; Chunky, old controllers ; Too expensive

The HTC Vive Pro 2 has impressive resolution that removes screen door effect and gives new life to old VR games, but an odd FOV, design issues and a high price make it hard to recommend.

5K resolution display makes VR experiences more immersive ; Comfortable design ; Best in class positional tracking ; Works with older base stations ; Ecosystem of compelling accessories

Involved setup and installation ; Outdated included controllers that hinder the experience ; Narrow vertical field of view ; Small visual sweet spot ; Expensive

The HTC Vive Pro 2 has best in class displays and powerful built-in audio but it also brings some outdated controllers and an eye watering price tag that should give even the most ardent VR fans some pause.

Redesigned higher-res optics, nifty spatial audio, compatible with Valve Index controllers, improved weight balance, better IPD adjustment