If you’re looking for the very best in virtual reality, you’ve got two options right now: the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive. They were released at almost the same time, and they fundamentally do the same thing: offer a high-end VR experience powered by a gaming PC. Still, they’ve got some basic practical and philosophical differences. It’s hard to say that one is a clear winner, especially in the long term — after all, I gave them both the same review score. But if you’re considering buying one, “we” hash out the basic factors to consider above.
Oculus Rift or the HTC Vive: which is better?
is a senior tech and policy editor focused on online platforms and free expression. Adi has covered virtual and augmented reality, the history of computing, and more for The Verge since 2011.
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