Sony / console
PlayStation VR2
85
TopVR score
$399
retail class
Head-to-head
PlayStation VR2 vs VIVE XR Elite
PlayStation VR2 scores 85/100 while VIVE XR Elite scores 74/100. Compare specs, price, pros, cons, and platform tradeoffs.
Spec Table
Full Comparison
Sony
PlayStation VR2
85
TopVR score
$399
retail class
HTC Vive
VIVE XR Elite
74
TopVR score
$799
retail class
| Spec | PlayStation VR2 | VIVE XR Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85 /100 | 74 /100 |
| Resolution | 2000x2040 per eye (OLED) | 1920x1920 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90 / 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Field of View | 110 deg horizontal | 110 deg class |
| Tracking | Inside-out 4-camera | Inside-out 6DoF |
| Battery | Wired headset; controllers recharge | Up to 2 hours |
| Weight | 560 g | 625 g with battery cradle |
| Platform | PlayStation 5 | VIVE standalone / SteamVR PC |
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
VIVE XR Elite Verdict
VIVE XR Elite is still a notable compact mixed-reality headset, but it is harder to recommend broadly in 2026. It makes the most sense for buyers who specifically want HTC's convertible form factor and PC streaming support.
Compact convertible headset design
Pancake lenses
Standalone and wireless PC VR support
Weaker value than Quest 3 or Quest 3S
Older XR2 Gen 1 performance class