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Oculus Rift S

Oculus · VR Headset 2019 Active 10

Refreshed PC-tethered Rift with a single fast-switch LCD panel, Insight inside-out tracking, and a halo-style headstrap — no external sensors required.

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Refreshed PC-tethered Rift with a single fast-switch LCD panel, Insight inside-out tracking, and a halo-style headstrap — no external sensors required.

The Oculus Rift S, released in 2019, is the refreshed version of the Rift headset, designed for PC-based virtual reality. As a tethered headset, all graphics processing is handled by the host PC, so smoothness and image quality depend directly on how powerful your computer is. The Rift S is not a standalone console, but a window into the library of VR games and experiences running on your PC.

The display uses a single fast-switch LCD panel with a resolution of 1280x1440 per eye and an 80 Hz refresh rate. Fresnel lenses deliver a field of view of roughly 110°, enough for convincing immersion in virtual worlds, simulators or action games.

One of the Rift S's biggest advantages is Insight inside-out tracking. Cameras built into the headset track its position in space, so there is no need for external sensors mounted around the room. Setup becomes simpler, and the headset is easier to move from one place to another.

In terms of ergonomics, the halo-style headstrap spreads the 500 g weight around the head rather than pressing it onto the face, making longer sessions more comfortable. The halo design also allows a stable, easily adjustable fit.

The headset connects to the PC via DisplayPort 1.2 and USB 3.0. The cable carries image and data without wireless compression compromises, but it does limit freedom of movement, and the headset has no battery of its own, being powered and driven by the computer.

On the software side, the Rift S works as a PC peripheral, giving you access to the VR content available on the host machine. The final experience is shaped by your system configuration, from the graphics card to the available ports.

Ideal for: players with a capable PC who want an easy-to-set-up VR headset with no external sensors, a wide field of view and a comfortable strap for longer sessions.
Resolution
1280x1440 per eye
Refresh Rate
80 Hz
Lens
Fresnel, ~110° FOV
Ports
DisplayPort 1.2 + USB 3.0 (to PC)
Weight
500 g

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Insight inside-out tracking
  • no external sensors needed
  • halo-style headstrap
  • 1280x1440 per eye resolution
  • ~110° field of view
  • fast-switch LCD panel

Cons

  • requires a capable PC
  • tethered cable limits movement
  • 80 Hz refresh rate
  • no standalone mode
  • Fresnel lenses

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