The world is being inundated with a barrage of VR headsets, and I felt like giving you another view at what they do or don’t do for you.

  • 3 different Vive devices
  • 3 different Oculus devices
  • 267 different other VR headsets

Alright, I am not going to write about, and simply don’t have all VR devices out there. Instead, I think I have a few that are some of the most common.

Full Open Glorious Details

Headset one

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our first headset is the coveted Dive Cardboard. Though the picture on the right shows a little cardboard tear, it is just from pulling it out of the framework. The headset itself is a well-constructed device.

Pros

  • Best nose rest tested
  • Phones fit with no issues
  • Glass is responsive and tactile with the top button provided

Cons

  • No head strap
  • No phone holder which allows it to slide from side to side
  • No peripheral view blockers which take you out of the VR environment

I give this VR headset a 4 out of 5 on the Galctigage.

 

 

Headset Two

The Gooey bits of the inside

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The second headset is a solid build but a little chunky. Folding this together created a pretty good VR system with velcro straps to allow a headset to be attached. For devices that fit this was a well constructed

Pros

  • Velcro to allow a head strap
  • NFC tag for faster pairing

Cons

  • Not tall enough for many phones, they stick up too far on the top for the flap to close
  • No strap provided even though there is velcro
  • Bulky and not as sleek of a design

I give this VR headset a 2 out of 5 on the Galactigage.

Headset Three

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our third headset is the biggest of the group. Though all of the pieces fit while folding it together they are loosely laying next to where they belong and never feels solid like it will stay.

Pros

  • Fits phones with no issues
  • Lenses were the most protected in shipping and feel like the highest quality

Cons

  • Poor construction of the device leads me to not have faith in it
  • No button to press to interact with the screen

I give this VR headset a 2 out of 5 on the Galactigage

Lastly, I want to compare these hypothetically to the Valve Index. The Index has done several things correctly, and it seems like the big dog on campus when it comes to VR headsets.

Though none of these headsets today have controllers that they come with, I feel as if they provide a similar experience and something that most users should consider as an alternative option to the Valve Index.

  • The Index needs a separate computer to work
  • The Index needs more space commonly
  • The headsets shown today have a simple setup with little to no troubleshooting needed

Without spending all day on the reasons why these cardboard options are far superior to the other VR solutions, I can tell by the look on your face that you agree with me, and that’s all that matters.