Oculus Rift S

The Oculus Rift S improves on the previous Rift headset with a sharper screen and a camera array that doesn't require external sensors.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • 【Keep your Oculus Rift S Clean and Sweat-proof 】The mask silicone protective face cover, front foam silicone cover and rear foam silicone cover replacements enable you to wipe down your rift s headset after using.
  • 【High quality silicone 】It is made of high quality silicone material. The silicone is soft on the skin and is easy to wipe between using an wipe.
  • 【Better VR Experience 】The silicone pad contact surface is specially designed to be soft and comfortable, without squeezing the eyes and face, giving you a better VR experience.
  • 【Easy to Use】The mask silicone cover, front foam silicone cover & rear foam silicone cover are very easy to install and remove, making them easy to use.
  • 【Please Note 】This product package does NOT INCLUDE the Oculus Rift S Headset !

PROS

+ Accurate motion tracking for both headset and controllers
+ Full software library
+ Easy to set up

CONS

- DisplayPort-only; no HDMI
- Still uses a physical cable to connect to a PC
- Lower resolution than the Oculus Quest
- SteamVR requires tinkering to use

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on April 30, 2019
The Oculus Rift S improves on the previous Rift headset with a sharper screen and a camera array that doesn't require external sensors.
80
By Tom's Hardware on June 30, 2019
There's a fair bit to like about the Rift S. But the original set a high bar that this model doesn’t really move higher. If you're shopping for your first VR setup, it's worth considering. But no one should upgrade to the Rift S.
60
By PCWorld on April 30, 2019
The Oculus Rift S builds upon its predecessor in certain key aspects, but most “improvements” feel like a lateral move. Worse, it’s hard to see who exactly it’s intended for when released alongside the untethered Oculus Quest.
80
By TechRadar on March 11, 2021
The Oculus Rift S is certainly a more approachable entry point into PC-based VR. But its concessions for accessibility haven’t improved the overall experience of entering into virtual worlds.
70
By The Verge on April 30, 2019
The Oculus Rift S is replacing the 2016 Oculus Rift, adding a great new tracking system and some potentially divisive changes. Facebook opened preorders at its F8 developer conference.
70
By Pocket-Lint on April 09, 2019
This Oculus headset delivers an experience that's both fun and intuitive.
90
By TechAdvisor on August 15, 2019
The Rift S is comfortable, boasts high-end optics and offers inside-out tracking that completely eliminates the need for external sensors, but it’s not the perfect upgrade from the original Rift, lacking built-in headphones and hardware-based IPD adjustment.
90