Our VR solutions architects recently have been gaining hands-on experience with new VR headsets, as they integrate them in full VR solutions for a number of academic researchers and other professionals.
Read about what we’ve noticed and why we feel certain VR headsets are strongest for specific use cases with eye tracking. We’re also giving you a full list of 2021 VR headsets with all major features.
The Data Collection Wizard - HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition
The new HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition offers researchers the widest variety of built-in tools for data collection. With eye tracking from Tobii, a heart rate sensor and a facial tracking sensor the Omnicept is positioned to be a leader in the field for VR research hardware at a consumer price level. The HP Reverb G2 Omnicept is also a good headset to consider if you want an easy setup, as the inside out tracking requires no having to set up external cameras. We have seen this headset be useful for when mobility and ease of setup is beneficial. For this reason we provide this headset with our portable VizBox solution for remote deployment.
The Steady Workhorse - Vive Pro Eye
The Vive Pro Eye has been a steady workhorse for VR research over the last couple of years, being the first headset to provide eye tracking at a consumer price level. The SRAnipal calibration software runs on top of a Tobii based eye tracker. You can also add an additional face tracking module. Our customers prefer to use this headset for a cost effective eye tracking solution that provides robust performance.
The Field-of-View Star - StarVR One
The StarVR One provides a very wide field of view at 210 degrees and also comes with embedded eye tracking. For positional tracking the StarVR One uses the lighthouse tracking system and Vive Controllers for hand tracking. This is a good headset to choose when a user wants to benefit from a field of view that more closely matches that of human vision.
Features:
Overview
-Mobile or connected to PC (tethered or Oculus Airlink)
-Built in hand tracking or controllers
Price: Starting at $299
Resolution (combined): 3664x1920 (Nearly 4K)
Pixels Per Degree: 20.58
FOV: 89 degrees
Screen Type: LCD
Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
Positional Tracking: Inside Out
Weight: 503 g
Release Date: 2020-10-13
Features:
Overview
-Wide field of view
-High Resolution
Built in Tobii Eye Tracking
Automatic IPD
Price: $3,200
Resolution (combined): 5K
Pixels Per Degree: 12
FOV: 210 degrees
Screen Type: AMOLED
Refresh Rate: 90 Hz
Positional Tracking: Camera Based (uses Vive Lighthouse)
Weight: 450 g
Release Date: 2018-8-14
Features:
Overview
-Built in Tobii Eye tracking
-Face Tracking
-Heart Rate Sensor
-High Resolution
Price: $1,249
Resolution (combined): 4320x2160 (4K)
Pixels Per Degree: 18.95
FOV: 114 degrees
Screen Type: LCD
Refresh Rate: 90Hz
Positional Tracking: Inside Out
Weight: 499 grams
Release Date: 2021-5-01
Features:
Overview
-Inside out tracked Vive headset with swappable faceplates and improved resolution
Price: $699
Resolution (combined): 2880x1700
Pixels Per Degree: 13.09FOV: 110
Screen Type: LCD
Refresh Rate: 90 Hz
Positional Tracking: Inside Out
Weight: 702 g
Release Date: 2019-10-03
Features:
Overview
-Latest update to Vive’s flagship headset with improved visuals, refresh rate and field of view
Price: $800
Resolution (combined): 4896x2448 (5K)
Pixels Per Degree: 20.4
FOV: 120
Screen Type: LCD
Refresh Rate: 90Hz/ 120 Hz
Positional Tracking: Camera Based/ Lighthouse
Weight: 850 grams
Release Date: 2021-06-04
Features:
Overview
-Mobile, all-in-one Vive headset
-Built in fans and cooling to improve performance
-High resolution
Price: $1,300
Resolution (combined): 4896x2448
Pixels Per Degree: 20.4
FOV: 120
Screen Type: LCD
Refresh Rate: 90 Hz
Positional Tracking: Inside out
Weight: 695 g
Release Date: 2021-6-27
Features:
Overview
-Eye Tracking
-High Resolution
Price: $799
Resolution (combined): 2880x1600
Pixels Per Degree: 13.09
FOV: 110
Screen Type: AMOLED
Refresh Rate: 90 Hz
Positional Tracking: Camera based/ Lighthouse
Weight: 550 g
Release Date: 2019-6-6
Features:
Overview
-Improved refresh rate and resolution Steam headset
-Valve Knuckles hand tracking
Price: $999 Full System, $499 Headset only
Resolution (combined): 2880x1600
Pixels Per Degree: 11.07
FOV: 130
Screen Type: LCD
Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
Positional Tracking: Camera based/Lighthouse tracking
Weight: 809 g
Release Date: 2019-05-01
Features:
Overview
-Ultra wide field of view
-Built in eye tracking
-Automatic IPD setting
-Built in UltraLEAP hand tracking
-High Resolution
-Voice Commands
Price: $5,800
Resolution (combined): 7680 x 2160 (8K)
Pixels Per Degree: 21.4
FOV: 180
Screen Type: OLED
Refresh Rate: 70 Hz[
Positional Tracking: Camera based/ Lighthouse/Optitrack/ART
Weight: 770 g
Release Date: 2018-12-11
Features:
Overview
-Mobile/all-in-one headset with built in eye tracking from Tobii
-Stream wirelessly to a PC with a SteamVR integration
Price: $899
Resolution (combined): 3664 x 1920 (4K)
Pixels Per Degree:18.70
FOV: 98
Screen Type: LCD
Refresh Rate: 90 Hz
Positional Tracking: Inside Out
Weight: 395 g
Release Date: Q3 2021
Features:
Overview
-Human eye resolution ( over 70 pixels per degree) in the center field of view
-Build in eye tracking
-Built in UltraLEAP hand tracking
-Automatic IPD
Price: $3,195
Resolution (combined): 5760 x 2720
Pixels Per Degree: >70 in center
FOV: 115
Screen Type: uOLED/LCD
Refresh Rate: 90 Hz
Positional Tracking: Camera Based/ Lighthouse tracking/ 3rd party tracking options
Weight: 558 g
Release Date:2020-12-1
Features:
Overview
-Wide field of view
-High Resolution
Price: $1,299
Resolution (combined): 7680x2160 (8K)
Pixels Per Degree: 19.2
FOV: 200
Screen Type: LCD
Refresh Rate: 75/120 Hz
Positional Tracking: Lighthouse (Camera based)
Weight: 472 g
Release Date: 2019-12-18
Features:
Overview
-Samsung’s flagship Windows Mixed Reality headset
-Price: $500
Resolution (combined): 2880x1600
Pixels Per Degree:13.09
FOV: 110
Screen Type: AMOLED
Refresh Rate: 90Hz
Positional Tracking: Inside Out
Weight: 590 g
Release Date: 2018-10-22
