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PlayStation VR2 — OLED 2K per eye · Eye tracking · PS5-tethered
Sony

PlayStation VR2

OLED 2K per eye · Eye tracking · PS5-tethered

85
/ 100
From $549
VS
Meta Quest 3 wins by 7
Meta Quest 3 — Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 · MR passthrough
Meta

Meta Quest 3

Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 · MR passthrough

92
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Meta Quest 3 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation VR2 lands at 85 and Meta Quest 3 at 92. That puts Meta Quest 3 ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick PlayStation VR2 if…

  • ✓Great OLED visuals
  • ✓Best haptic controllers
  • ✓PC support added in 2024

Pick Meta Quest 3 if…

  • ✓Color passthrough mixed reality
  • ✓Standalone + PCVR
  • ✓Excellent content library
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Tracking

Meta Quest 3

Compared on the tracking sub-score

Meta Quest 3 leads on tracking (94 vs 90).

Visuals

PlayStation VR2

Compared on the visuals sub-score

PlayStation VR2 leads on visuals (92 vs 90).

Library

Meta Quest 3

Compared on the library sub-score

Meta Quest 3 leads on library (96 vs 76).

Value for money

Meta Quest 3

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Meta Quest 3 more score per dollar ($499 vs $549).

PlayStation VR2 85
vs
92 Meta Quest 3

Score breakdown

PlayStation VR2
85
visuals 92
comfort 84
tracking 90
library 76
Meta Quest 3
92
visuals 90
comfort 80
tracking 94
library 96

Specs side-by-side

PlayStation VR2 versus Meta Quest 3 — full spec comparison
Spec PlayStation VR2 Meta Quest 3
Per-eye
2000×2040 OLED
2064×2208 LCD
Field of view
~110°
—
Refresh
90/120Hz
▲ 120Hz
Tracking
Inside-out + eye tracking
—
Chip
—
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
Battery
—
~2 h

PlayStation VR2

Pros
  • +Great OLED visuals
  • +Best haptic controllers
  • +PC support added in 2024
Cons
  • −Thin PS5 exclusive library
  • −Tethered setup
  • −Expensive

Meta Quest 3

Pros
  • +Color passthrough mixed reality
  • +Standalone + PCVR
  • +Excellent content library
Cons
  • −Battery ~2 hours
  • −Default strap uncomfortable
  • −Meta account required

FAQ: PlayStation VR2 vs Meta Quest 3

Which is better, PlayStation VR2 or Meta Quest 3? +

Meta Quest 3 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is PlayStation VR2 worth the price? +

At $549, PlayStation VR2 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in visuals.

Is Meta Quest 3 worth the price? +

At $499, Meta Quest 3 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in library.

Does PlayStation VR2 or Meta Quest 3 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for tracking, PlayStation VR2 or Meta Quest 3? +

Meta Quest 3 — leads on tracking (94 vs 90). Compared on the tracking sub-score.

Which is better for visuals, PlayStation VR2 or Meta Quest 3? +

PlayStation VR2 — leads on visuals (92 vs 90). Compared on the visuals sub-score.