Sony / console
PlayStation VR2
85
TopVR score
$399
retail class
Head-to-head
PlayStation VR2 vs Samsung Galaxy XR
PlayStation VR2 scores 85/100 while Samsung Galaxy XR scores 89/100. Compare specs, price, pros, cons, and platform tradeoffs.
Spec Table
Full Comparison
Sony
PlayStation VR2
85
TopVR score
$399
retail class
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy XR
89
TopVR score
$1,800
retail class
| Spec | PlayStation VR2 | Samsung Galaxy XR |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85 /100 | 89 /100 |
| Resolution | 2000x2040 per eye (OLED) | 4K micro-OLED class |
| Refresh Rate | 90 / 120 Hz | 90 Hz class |
| Field of View | 110 deg horizontal | 109 deg horizontal / 100 deg vertical |
| Tracking | Inside-out 4-camera | Eye, hand, voice, depth, and optional controllers |
| Battery | Wired headset; controllers recharge | Up to 2 hours general use; 2.5 hours video |
| Weight | 560 g | 545 g |
| Platform | PlayStation 5 | Android XR |
PlayStation VR2 Verdict
PSVR2 delivers premium VR visuals for PS5 owners. The OLED screen, HDR, eye tracking, and haptic controllers are excellent, but PlayStation Direct still shows the headset at $399 and unavailable. Buyers should also know that Sony plans to end new PlayStation physical game discs starting January 2028, making future PS VR2 purchases more digital-first.
OLED display with HDR
Excellent Sense controller haptics
Built-in eye tracking
Requires a PS5 console
Wired headset connection
Samsung Galaxy XR Verdict
Samsung Galaxy XR is the most important new premium mixed-reality alternative to Vision Pro. It is expensive, but Android XR, Gemini, Google Play, and a lighter headset design give it a clearer everyday software story than most high-end XR devices.
First major Android XR headset
High-resolution micro-OLED display
Gemini and Google app integration
Much more expensive than Quest
Controller ecosystem is still young