The best VR headsets you can buy, by Christian de Looper

The Insider Pick:

A great VR headset has access to a range of apps and games, a high-resolution display, and a good range of accessories that maximize the experience.
That’s why we’ve chosen the HTC Vive Pro as our top pick — It has the best selection of VR content, the more immersive quality, and the best accessories of any headset we’ve tested.

Virtual reality could be one of the next major frontiers in tech, and it’s already growing as a great way to get more immersion in gaming, video, and even in social media. But, there are a number of virtual reality headsets to choose from, and they’re not all created equal.

There are a few things to consider before dropping cash on a virtual reality headset. For starters, you’ll want to think about whether you want a wired or wireless headset. Wired headsets have a wire that connects to a computer or console. The advantage of the wired connection is that these headsets can generally run more powerful and immersive games. Wireless headsets are generally limited to on-device processing, so they can’t really handle the most powerful apps and games.

Another thing you’ll want to consider is what kind of a computer or console you need to run your headset if it’s a wired headset. Often, you’ll need a pretty powerful computer to run graphically intense apps and games, so you’ll want to double-check the specs you need before you buy the headset.