HTC Vive

HTC Vive is probably the most popular headset among the passionate community. Being the love child of hardware company HTC and software/gaming platform Valve, it was always going to be a true contender for VR champion. Offering a top notch, comfortable headset, two input controllers and 2 tracking towers, for $800, the Vive is admired by gamers and business professionals alike.

As it's a tethered headset, the Vive also requires a PC to run, and enough space to have proper positional tracking. This allows consumers to physically move around in their virtual environment, instead of simply moving their view. This next level makes a huge difference in immersion.

While not for businesses with a smaller budget, the true immersion of this headset is suited for such applications as training simulations and education, or more detailed media experiences.