A teenager using a Meta Quest 2 headset. Photo by VW Pics/Getty
Interest in VR headsets is growing, and it’s set to intensify with the arrival of the Apple Vision Pro in 2024. You can get the best headset for the money right now Meta Quest 2That usually retails for $300 — compared to $500 for a new one Meta Quest 3.
Also: The best Black Friday deals available right now
Both the amazon And meta Meta Quest 2 is running aggressive Black Friday deals for $250 with a $50 gift credit included — so $200 net worth. In Amazon’s case, you get a $50 Amazon gift card, while Meta gives you a $50 credit Meta Quest Store which you can use to buy apps and games for quests.
Here are quick links to both deals:
I would recommend choosing the Amazon deal because you have more options to choose from when spending $50 in credit. However, if you’re buying Quest 2 as a holiday gift for a kid, a $50 credit toward app and game purchases is a great way to get them started.
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Meta Quest 2
Meta Quest 2 is light, portable, comfortable, and runs virtually all content in the Meta Quest ecosystem. This is the best VR headset for the money right now.
Quest 2 is wireless and compact, the software and interface are easy to navigate, and the headset and controllers are comfortable to use. I recently wrote about the Supernatural app as a killer app for fitness in Meta Quest, and it works just as well in Quest 2 as it does in Quest 3.