Sony PSVR 2 Review
PS5/PC · 4K HDR OLED · Eye-tracking
Specdex verdict Sony's Sony PSVR 2 lands at 88/100 — a solid premium pick that trades on the small details, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.
Sony's PSVR 2. HDR OLED + eye tracking + foveated rendering at $549. PC adapter (2024) opened up the SteamVR catalog beyond PS5 exclusives.
Sony PSVR 2 versus its closest rivals
- +HDR OLED display per eye
- +Eye tracking for foveated rendering
- +PC adapter unlocked the catalog
- −Single tethered cable
- −PS5 library smaller than Quest
- −Heavy at 560g
Who's the Sony PSVR 2 for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Mid-tier pricing at $549 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Sony PSVR 2.
- Headset
- Controllers (2)
- Charging cable
- Lens-cleaning cloth
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 2000×2040 per eye HDR OLED, 90/120 Hz |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Lenses | Fresnel |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Connection | Single USB-C cable to PS5/PC |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 560 g |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Eye / face tracking | Yes |
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