Head-to-head
Of 7 decided criteria, the Sony PlayStation VR2 wins 5 and the Meta Quest 3 wins 2. Official data, prices checked on 29 October 2026.
5 criteria won · €449.99, checked on 29 October 2026
2 criteria won · €619.99, checked on 29 October 2026
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The best stated value is marked "Edge". If either manufacturer does not state a value, the criterion is left undecided.
| Criterion | Sony PlayStation VR2 | Meta Quest 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Calculated scoreEdge: the highest | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Checked priceEdge: the lowest | €449.99 | €619.99 |
| Type | PS5 | Standalone |
| ClarityEdge: pixels per degree, otherwise resolution per eye | 2000 × 2040 per eye | 25 PPD |
| Horizontal field of view | 110° | 110° |
| DisplayEdge: OLED, then mini-LED, then LCD | OLED | LCD |
| Max refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| PC connectionEdge: native DisplayPort, then adapter, then streaming | DisplayPort via adapter or kit | Compressed streaming |
| Tracking | Inside-out | Inside-out |
| Eye trackingEdge: built in | Yes | No |
| WeightEdge: the lightest, as stated by the manufacturer | 560 g | 515 g |
| Consoles | PS5 | PC only |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
No absolute winner: the right choice depends on your priority. Each verdict follows from the data above.
Sony PlayStation VR2 costs €170 less than Meta Quest 3, based on prices checked on 29 October 2026.
See the spec comparison ↗Sony PlayStation VR2 scores 8.9/10 against 8.5/10.
See the spec comparison ↗Meta Quest 3: 25 pixels per degree (2064 × 2208 per eye); Sony PlayStation VR2: 2000 × 2040 pixels per eye.
See the spec comparison ↗Sony PlayStation VR2: PS5: one USB-C cable. PC: official PS VR2 PC adapter (DisplayPort 1.4 and Bluetooth 4.0 or later required), sold separately. Meta Quest 3: USB-C (Meta Quest Link cable) or Wi-Fi 6E (Air Link, Steam Link).
See the spec comparison ↗Only the Sony PlayStation VR2 works on PS5 according to the manufacturers; Meta states no console support for the Meta Quest 3.
See the spec comparison ↗Calculated score: 8.9/10 vs 8.5/10; Checked price: €449.99 vs €619.99; Clarity: 2000 × 2040 per eye vs 25 PPD; Display: OLED vs LCD.
The Sony PlayStation VR2, at €449.99 against €619.99, based on prices checked on 29 October 2026.
The Sony PlayStation VR2 scores 8.9/10 against 8.5/10.
Sony PlayStation VR2: 2000 × 2040 pixels per eye. Meta Quest 3: 25 pixels per degree (2064 × 2208 per eye). On our clarity scale, the Meta Quest 3 comes out ahead.
Sony PlayStation VR2: PS5: one USB-C cable. PC: official PS VR2 PC adapter (DisplayPort 1.4 and Bluetooth 4.0 or later required), sold separately. Meta Quest 3: USB-C (Meta Quest Link cable) or Wi-Fi 6E (Air Link, Steam Link).
No. The comparison relies on manufacturer specs and checked market prices, with no hands-on test.