We and our partners use cookies to give you the best online experience, including to personalise advertising and content. Data about your interaction with this site and the ads shown to you may be shared with companies involved in the delivery and/or personalisation of ads on this site and elsewhere online.

Oculus Rift

PRO rating
How it works?
How it works?
  1. User ratingsUser ratingsratings of product added by Productz users
  2. Expert ratingsExpert ratingsexperts ratings from editorial reviews
  3. Consumer ratingsConsumer ratingsratings from the biggest online stores worldwide
Legend
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Poor
  4. Average
3.9
based on all reviews
User ratings:
43
4.1 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
3.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
65
  1. See more
3.9 out of 5
28 user ratings
5 stars
17 %
4 stars
64 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews

Pros

  • clever and thoughtful touches
  • connecting your physical body perfectly to your virtual presence
  • the headset feels lighter and more comfortable than most of its competition

Cons

  • occasional side of nausea and eye strain
  • games where VR feels like an addition
  • not a transformation

Key specs

  • Built in
  • 1080, 1200 px
  • OLED
  • 110 °
  • yes
  • yes
  • Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7

Oculus Rift - Pros & Cons

Oculus Rift

Pros

  • clever and thoughtful touches
  • connecting your physical body perfectly to your virtual presence
  • the headset feels lighter and more comfortable than most of its competition
  • deliver powerful spatial sound when in use
  • and fit over the ears comfortable
  • the display remains crisp and clear
  • surprisingly polished and easy to use
  • the image is strikingly clear
  • Perfect runs are much easier on future replays where you can set new Clear Time
  • the goggles are surprisingly comfortable
  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips

Cons

  • occasional side of nausea and eye strain
  • games where VR feels like an addition
  • not a transformation
  • the signal from the Touch controllers can cause dead zones
  • setupThe Rift now comes bundled with Touch
  • Oculus EarphonesThe earpieces look dinky
  • too small
  • Netflix is only available on Gear VR
  • occasional slide down green surfaces
  • two-sensor motion-tracking system
  • Get too close to your play area limits

Oculus - Video Reviews (9)

powered byYouTube

Oculus Rift - Full Specifications

Icon
Display
Display sourceBuilt in
Resolution per eye1080 x 1200 px
Display technologyOLED
Field of view110.0 °
Refresh rate90.0 Hz
Icon
Dimensions
Height11.85 in
Width4.8 in
Depth8.86 in
Weight16.58 oz
Icon
Connectivity
Controller compatibility
  • Oculus Touch
  • Xbox One Wireless gamepad
Bluetoothyes
HDMIyes
USByes
USB version
  • USB 2.0
  • USB 3.0
Type of USB connector
USB
Number of USB 2.01
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1)3
Card reader integratedno
Icon
Requirements
Recommended RAM memory8.0 GB
Compatible OS
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 7
Icon
Features
Glasses compatibleyes
Position trackingyes
Optics correctionyes
Focus adjustmentyes
Movement tracking6 degrees of freedom
Headphone connectionBuilt-in headphones
Room-scale trackingyes
Supplied accessories Gamepad
Coloration modeMonotone
Adjustable strapsyes
Built-in headphonesyes
Icon
Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materialPlastic
Icon
Power
Powered via USByes

Oculus Rift - Q&A (13)

  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why does my Oculus Rift only show 3 dots?
    trudi
    over 1 year ago
    This can be due to account synchronization issues, such as an Oculus Rift account password being changed on PC or PS4, or accessing the app with a different WiFi network.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Oculus Rift use sensors?
    darrick_torp
    over 1 year ago
    Oculus Rift comes with two sensors, one that tracks your headset and the other that tracks your movements.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why is Oculus Rift discontinued?
    blaine.pfannerstill
    over 1 year ago
    Oculus announced that the Oculus Rift will be discontinued. The Oculus was introduced as an upgraded version of the original Rift headset.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is The Oculus Rift good for 13-year Olds?
    lyn.hagenes
    over 1 year ago
    Oculus Rift, a virtual reality headset designed for gamers, not suitable for children under the age of 13.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Oculus Rift need external sensors?
    ezekiel
    over 1 year ago
    Oculus Rift doesn't require any external sensors, it will track your movements and translate them into the game you're playing.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Oculus Rift no longer available?
    rupert.damore
    over 1 year ago
    It's official: The Oculus Rift is now no longer available to purchase on the Oculus website. However, if you're looking to purchase a new headset you will have to purchase the new Oculus Quest or Oculus Go headsets.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    When Oculus Rift has been discontinued?
    adam
    over 1 year ago
    The Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset developed and manufactured by Oculus VR, a division of Facebook Inc. Released on March 28, 2016. And discontinued in 2021.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why was Oculus Rift discontinued?
    milford
    over 1 year ago
    Facebook announced to discontinue the Oculus Rift to focus on virtual reality headsets that don't require a PC.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Oculus Rift still work in 2022?
    wilburn
    over 1 year ago
    This virtual reality headset is still being used by many people. Although Oculus Rift has stopped making the original Oculus Rift headset, it's still working on PC VR.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is it worth it to buy an Oculus Rift?
    zina
    over 1 year ago
    Oculus Rift is absolutely not a failure. It provides a high-fidelity virtual reality experience at a price that most people can afford.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do you fix Oculus Rift not loading?
    ramona
    over 1 year ago
    If your Oculus Rift headset isn't responding, there are some quick steps you can try. Check to make sure your headset is nearby and turned on. If the app keeps crashing, check that your Wi-Fi signal is strong and ensure that you're up-to-date with the latest version of the app. If none of these help, uninstall and re-install the app. Then restart your headset.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is the Oculus Rift more powerful than the Quest?
    lindsey_hayes
    over 1 year ago
    No, The Oculus Quest is the most powerful and portable VR headset on the market than Oculus Quest.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What are the buttons on the Oculus Rift headset?
    keeley
    over 1 year ago
    1. Trigger, A, and X buttons: Press to select things on Oculus Rift. 2. B and Y: Press to go back to the previous menu. 3. Oculus button: Press to go back to Oculus Rift Home. 4. And Grip button
    Helpful?
  • Don't see the answer you're looking for?

Oculus Rift Oculus - Editorial Reviews (65)

3.9
Based on 65 reviews
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
Oculus Rift You are being redirected...
PCQuest logo
PCQuest
You are being redirected...

Oculus Rift Oculus Rift review: Virtual reality is always almost here
The Verge logo
The Verge
Published: 28.03.2016
Oculus Rift review: Virtual reality is always almost here

After nearly four years, the finished Oculus Rift has shipped to its very first group of customers, and it’s time to see whether the headset that started it all is still pushing the cutting edge of virtual reality.

Oculus Rift Oculus Rift VR headset review: The magical, yet unfinished birth of virtual reality
pcworld.com_techhive.com logo
pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 28.03.2016
Oculus Rift VR headset review: The magical, yet unfinished birth of virtual reality
2.0

With the launch of the Oculus Rift, virtual reality is finally here. Does VR live up to the promise? Find out in our Oculus Rift review.

Oculus Rift Oculus Rift: Reviews of the new VR headset are extremely positive
BGR logo
BGR
Published: 29.03.2016
Oculus Rift: Reviews of the new VR headset are extremely positive

After years of being categorized as a futuristic technology that might one day hit the mainstream, virtual reality is finally becoming, well, a reality. Today, the Oculus Rift began shipping to con…

Oculus Rift Oculus Rift Review: This Shit Is Legit
Gizmodo logo
Gizmodo
Published: 28.03.2016
Oculus Rift Review: This Shit Is Legit

Virtual reality has never really convinced me it’s worth the hassle. The roughly developed attempts so far never seem to justify the awkward hardware or the stomach queasiness. Even after strapping on one of Oculus’ early development headsets and seeing something really cool, I was out of there within twenty minutes and wondering more about lunch than when the future would arrive in my living room.

Oculus Rift Oculus Rift review: Touch puts the Rift back in control
New Atlas logo
New Atlas
Published: 05.12.2016
Oculus Rift review: Touch puts the Rift back in control

Buzz has surrounded VR since the Oculus Rift Kickstarter in 2012, attracting companies big and small. The competition heated up enough that when the consumer Rift launched early this year, we didn't think it was the best system. But with Oculus' excellent new Touch controllers, combined with some…

Oculus Rift Oculus Rift Review: VR’s Rising Star Isn’t Ready for the Mainstream
WSJ logo
WSJ
Published: 28.03.2016
Oculus Rift Review: VR’s Rising Star Isn’t Ready for the Mainstream

The first totally immersive home virtual reality rig is a pricey, awkward, isolating—and occasionally brilliant—glimpse of the future of computing, Geoffrey A. Fowler writes.

Oculus Rift Oculus Rift virtual reality headset full review
KitGuru logo
KitGuru
Published: 11.05.2016
Oculus Rift virtual reality headset full review

After many years of talking, speculating and trialing pre-release hardware, we finally have our hand

Oculus Rift Oculus Rift with Oculus Touch review: new motion controllers finally make Oculus the King of VR
T3 logo
T3
Published: 06.12.2016
Oculus Rift with Oculus Touch review: new motion controllers finally make Oculus the King of VR
4.0

Vive-style 3D controls, with easier setup, at a slightly lower price? Now we're talking…

Oculus Rift Oculus Rift review
TechRadar logo
TechRadar
Published: 03.07.2019
Oculus Rift review
4.0

Oculus Rift is a more affordable desktop PC-powered VR headset

Oculus Rift Oculus Rift review: Affordable entry into high-end VR
Pocket-lint logo
Pocket-lint
Published: 26.09.2016
Oculus Rift review: Affordable entry into high-end VR
4.0

The Oculus Rift is a brilliantly affordable virtual reality headset that delivers impressive results at a great price. Click to see what we thought.

Oculus Rift Oculus Rift review
Wareable logo
Wareable
Published: 24.11.2017
Oculus Rift review
4.0

The Oculus Rift was, and still very much is, the poster child for virtual reality. Born in Palmer Luckey's garage, the Rift not only rocketed to Kickstarte...

Oculus Rift Oculus Rift VR Headset Review
Lifewire logo
Lifewire
Published: 12.06.2019
Oculus Rift VR Headset Review
4.0

The Oculus Rift is a quality VR headset, with decent visuals and insanely comfortable controllers.

Oculus Rift Eyes-on with the Oculus Rift's jaw-dropping virtual reality system
New Atlas logo
New Atlas
Published: 14.02.2013
Eyes-on with the Oculus Rift's jaw-dropping virtual reality system

The Oculus Rift VR system has been steadily gaining more attention in the past several months, thanks to glowing endorsements from some major figures in the the video game industry and a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign that brought in almost US$2.5 million. We've been following the…

Oculus Rift Oculus Rift is amazing, but you probably shouldn't buy one
TechCrunch logo
TechCrunch
Published: 29.03.2016
Oculus Rift is amazing, but you probably shouldn't buy one

The Oculus Rift has been a long time coming. After delays upon delays, customers finally started receiving their Rift consumer units today, and Oculus will continue working to fulfill pre-orders of their virtual reality headset which is currently back-ordered until July. I’ve spent what is li…

Often compared with Oculus Rift