Abstract: Virtual reality's second generation is here, and it's complicated. Today Oculus opens preorders for its new hardware lineup, the untethered Oculus Quest and the “upgraded” PC-based Oculus Rift S. Both retail for $399, and both are due to release May 21. W...
Exceptional image quality, super comfortable, very user-friendlyExceptionally comfortable, incredibly immersive, tons of interactivenessHighly interactive, incredibly immersive, comfortableVery immersive, highly interactiveGreat value, easy to use, highly
Tether can be finickyExorbitantly expensiveExpensive, difficult setup processNot the most comfortable, could be easier to set upCan't handle high-end games, could be more comfortable
The Rift S is our top recommendation for the majority of people who want a high-quality VR experience. It is lacking a few tiny features that some other headsets have but these are hardly noticeable to anyone besides the hardcore VR enthusiast and those h...
Crystal clear display, Oculus Insight tracking is brilliant, Light and comfortable controllers, Oculus Home software offers a console-like experience
Built-in speakers don't replace headphones, Awful contrast ratio, Controller battery door is a huge problem, No wireless option, "Halo" headstrap won't work for everyone, No physical IPD adjustment
There are plenty of reasons to love the Oculus Rift S. It's got a crystal-clear display, light and comfortable controllers, the excellent Oculus ecosystem and all that entails, and a setup that's far less complicated than previous generations. Despite not...
Published: 2019-06-30, Author: Kevin , review by: tomshardware.com
Easy to setup, No external sensors to configure, Space for glasses,
No hardware IPD adjustment, Non-removable cushions
There's a fair bit to like about the Rift S. But the original set a high bar that this model doesn't really move higher. If you're shopping for your first VR setup, it's worth considering. But no one should upgrade to the Rift S...
Abstract: My Oculus Rift S arrived and, obviously, my first attempt to set it up started with connecting it to my desktop, as that was the most powerful computer I owned. Despite its specs far exceeding the Rift S's recommended specs, though, I ran into my first pr...
Built in tracking works well, Sharper resolution than the Rift, Halo headstrap is comfortable and secure, Great motion controllers
Not a significant upgrade over the Rift overall, Design and build quality is noticeably worse than Rift and Quest, Quest has higher resolution displays
The Rift S isn't a huge upgrade over the original Rift, but it brings Oculus' desktop VR into the modern era. Its built-in tracking works well, and the displays look much better than before. But if you were expecting something truly next-generation from O...
