The easiest and most affordable way to experience virtual reality is Google Cardboard. The tech giant's creation will work with most modern smartphones, and it requires fairly inexpensive headsets. You can find out more about Google Cardboard, its available content, and the supported headset by visiting the project's official website.

Using a high-end smartphone is the best way to experience Google Cardboard apps. Such devices feature powerful hardware and sharp displays that won't compromise the quality.

On the other hand, the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Windows mixed reality headsets are considerably pricier than any Google Cardboard device, but they're also capable of delivering a much more immersive experience. Both options require high-end gaming PCs in order to work.

If you don't want to buy or build a gaming PC, consider getting PlayStation VR, which is powered by the PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 4 Pro console, which you may already have.

Take a look below at all the best options available on the market today and find the best one for you.

1.SAMSUNG GEAR VR (2017)

Best for Samsung Smartphone Users

Samsung and Oculus teamed up to bring quality VR to the masses with the Gear VR headset. It's comfortable, senses movement, and comes with an excellent motion controller. It's the best way to experience virtual reality without investing in an expensive gaming PC or console.

The new Gear VR headset works only with Samsung's high-end Galaxy S and Galaxy Note phones. It comes bundled with microUSB and USB-C adapters, but you need to carefully keep track of them — they're small and easy to lose.

Compared to Google's Daydream View, the Gear VR offers a lot more apps, games, and experiences.

2.HTC VIVE

Best for High-Quality VR Gaming

The HTC Vive is a decidedly upmarket offering, which requires a powerful gaming PC to deliver the best results. Key features of the virtual reality headset include a high-resolution display with a wide field of view, 32 sensors for precise motion-tracking, and a front-facing camera that can add real-world objects to the experience.

The HTC Vive comes with two multifunction trackpads with haptic feedback and two base stations of motion tracking. The headset requires a room with ample space for an optimal experience.

There's plenty of great content to choose from for the HTC Vive, courtesy of Steam. The device is considered by many to be the best VR headset available today.

3.GOOGLE DAYDREAM VIEW (2017)

Best for Android Smartphone Users

The Google Daydream View VR headset is designed to showcase the tech giant's vast library of virtual reality content on compatible smartphones with OLED display. Beautiful to look at and comfortable to wear, the headset comes with a neat controller that makes all apps and games incredibly engaging.

4.SONY PLAYSTATION VR

Best for Sony PlayStation Owners

The Sony PlayStation VR is the best option to experience quality virtual reality content in its price range. Unlike the pricier HTC Vive and Oculus Rift that require even more expensive gaming computers to work, all the PlayStation VR needs is one of the tech giant's PS4 or PS4 Pro gaming consoles.

Easy to set up and operate, the headset features a quality OLED display with a zippy refresh rate and low latency. There are plenty of games, experiences, and videos to soak in, too.

5.SAMSUNG HMD ODYSSEY WINDOWS MIXED REALITY HEADSET

Best Windows 10 Mixed Reality Headset

The Samsung HMD Odyssey is the best Windows mixed reality headset available today. Mixed reality headsets are a new lineup of PC accessories, which launched alongside the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update late last year.

The accessory can deliver augmented and virtual reality experiences on Windows 10. It also supports content and games from Steam VR, so it's a great, affordable alternative to the HTC Vive.

Key hardware features of the Samsung HMD Odyssey include high-resolution AMOLED displays, integrated high-end headphones from AKG, and bundled motion controllers.

8.OCULUS RIFT

Best for Oculus Gaming

The Oculus Rift is a direct HTC Vive rival in the premium segment. It features a high-res display, integrated headphones, two Touch controllers, and a pair of movement sensors.

Like the HTC Vive, the Oculus Rift requires sufficient room, as well as a powerful gaming PC, in order to deliver the best user experience. Oculus has listed a number of compatible options in various price points on its website.
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