When shopping for a VR headset, it’s easy for your eyes to wander over to Meta Quest 3, but there’s a far more powerful option out there. HTC Vive Focus 3 not only packs more powerful hardware, but it comes complete with a superior display, and it’s cheaper than it’s ever been with its current discount.
On Amazon US, you can save a staggering $426 on the virtual reality setup by taking a third off its MSRP. While stocks last, the headset runs you $874, and packs as much value into its pennies as possible.
HTC Vive Focus 3
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Untethered from your PC, the standalone visor lets you wander your household, visualising your games, movies, and workloads with the best-in-class graphics. Everything appears in crystal clear 5K resolution (2448 x 2448 per eye) with its 2.88in fresnel lenses, with up to a 120-degree field of view and 90Hz refresh rate. All in all, a step up from its competition.
You can tinker with its ultra-wide IPD (inter-pupillary distance) adjustments, finding your sweet spot between 57mm and 72mm. This helps keep your comfortable for longer sessions. It’s also possible to get bespoke prescription lenses via third-parties, sold separately.
The star of the show is its environmental tracking, making it a dab hand at simulations, be it training or entertainment. VR headsets are always best paired with dedicated headsets for the best audio, but its dual integrated stereo speakers make it an impeccable all-in-one solution.
Vive Focus 3 packs a powerful first-gen Snapdragon XR2 chipset under the hood, alongside 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. You can use some of your savings to bolster the latter with a 2TB microSD.
It’s also worth considering getting a second battery so you always have one charged and ready. You’ll get around 2 hours of continuous use without plugging it in, and it takes around 30 minutes to get half a charge, but I swear by hot-swapping in anything that allows it.
Accessories don’t end there, as there are plenty to choose from. The default face and rear cushions are plenty comfortable, but they’re magnetic to quickly swap out if you fancy something different.
Overall, this newfound low price makes HTC Vive Focus 3 one of the best VR headsets to buy in 2025. Sure, it’s still pricier than Meta Quest 3 at face value, but without the need for a ‘Business license’ to cover security features. That alone is worth the remaining premium.
