Oculus GO

Decent screen resolution and refresh rate ; Tracking feels accurate ; Plenty of software available at launch ; Motion controller included as standard

Battery life could be better ; No killer app

Comfortable and easy to use ; Inexpensive compared to other VR headsets ; Large library of VR apps ; Remote is comfortable with accurate motion tracking

Still a bit limited by its mobile hardware ; Battery life could be better

Notches, drones, VR vacation spots? Oh you!

Completely untethered ; Good value ; Fits comfortably ; Impressive app selection

Doesn’t support 6 degrees of freedom ; Battery is limited

Experience is almost as good as Oculus Rift ; Minimal screen-door effect ; Premium device for an affordable price

Sits heavy on the face ; Light comes through the bottom ; Battery-to-charge-time ratio isn’t ideal

Oculus Go marks a new era for VR, one in which anyone can simply slip on a headset and dive into virtual realms. Though not perfect, it offers a comfortable fit, solid build, excellent visuals and the promise of more great content to come. For the...

Relatively affordable. No phone, PC, or game system required. Cable-free. Crisp, fluid display.

Doesn't track position. Just one motion controller. Underpowered compared with tethered and flagship smartphone-powered headsets. Limited software library.

Bottom Line: The Oculus Go is an affordable, comfortable standalone virtual reality headset that lets you try out VR without making a big investment in hardware.

Decent quality VR on the cheap ; Everything you need in one box with no wires ; Attractive and comfortable headset with excellent built-in speakers ; Numerous fun games and experiences

Basic head tracking only ; Tunnel vision simulation via narrow FOV ; There's lots of stuff to play with but no apparent 'killer app' ; Controller is decidedly basic

Works without a phone or computer ; Low-key but solid hardware ; Reasonable price

Limited motion tracking ; App ecosystem is still iffy ; Bulky and silly-looking — like every VR headset

The Oculus Go makes improvements to the Gear VR, but its biggest achievement is just making mobile VR content easier to access. It’s a reasonably priced device that doesn’t require having a specific phone, doesn’t force you to clumsily lock that phone...

Wireless VR is joyful ; Easy-to-use controller ; User-friendly interface and intuitive navigation ; Affordable pricepoint ; Brilliant design features ; Spatial sound without headphones ; Comfortable to wear

Some issues with motion-sickness ; Battery life is a bit short ; Straight edges of the screen are visible at times ; Some experiences are blocky and underwhelming ; HTC Vive and Oculus Rift are still that much better

The Oculus Go is a well-crafted virtual reality headset. It doesn't need a smartphone or gaming PC to run, so it's incredibly affordable and open to anyone and everyone. The fact it's wireless makes it a joy to use, while the focus on design comfort...

Finally, a decent all-in-one mobile VR device ; Comfortable to wear ; Speakers are surprisingly strong ; Software runs smooth and quick ; An abundance of high-end apps and games available

User must stay in one place (no room-scale VR) ; Only comes in gray ; Controller requires AA-battery ; Uses micro-USB instead of USB-C ; Requires smartphone for set-up