As demand for immersive technologies continues to grow, the number of innovative VR headset companies is expanding. More than just a solution for entertainment, virtual reality devices have become a valuable asset in the business landscape, enhancing collaboration and creativity.
Currently, the market for virtual reality technologies is expected to reach a massive $165.91 billion by 2030, and vendors are experimenting with ever-more robust solutions for users. If you plan on investing in virtual reality headsets for your team, now is an excellent time to explore the market. To help you make the right choice, we’ve assessed the landscape on your behalf.
Here’s our comprehensive market map, covering the top VR headset companies and the solutions they offer in 2024.
The article provides a snapshot of the vendors featured in our VR Headsets Marketplace.
- Meta
- Apple
- Goertek
- Pimax
- Pico
- HP
- HTC Vive
- Varjo
- Lenovo
- Valve Index
- Vrgineers
Meta
One of the best-known VR headset companies today, Meta, produces virtual and mixed reality solutions for consumers and businesses. The most recent addition to Meta’s “Quest” series, the Meta Quest 3, features full-color passthrough and a 30% higher resolution than the previous Meta Quest 2.
The solution includes re-designed Touch Plus controllers, upgraded processing power, and spatial sound. Meta has also produced a VR headset specifically for business users. The Meta Quest Pro has enhanced haptic feedback controllers and superfast performance thanks to a next-generation Snapdragon XR3 Qualcomm processor.
Apple
Apple is a relatively new entrant to the extended reality landscape. In 2024, the technology giant released its Apple Vision Pro headset, a spatial computing device with a proprietary “visionOS” operating system. The Apple Vision Pro features a 23 million pixel display, Micro OLED lenses, and a range of cameras and sensors for mixed reality experiences.
Apple’s intuitive headset allows users to control their level of immersion, moving between full virtual reality and industry-leading MR. The solution doesn’t require controllers, allowing users to navigate through content with their eyes and hands. Plus, the solution is fully customizable. There’s even the option to add your own prescription lenses.
Goertek
Producing a range of wearables and components for extended reality experiences, Goertek is one of the better-known VR headset companies in the Asian market. The company offers solutions like the VR all-in-one, which includes advanced pancake lenses and a robust heat dissipation system for greater user comfort. Built-in speakers are included, and a dual battery system ensures consistent all-day performance.
Goertek also produces a PC VR system with 6DOF functionality and a lightweight design. Plus, the company also offers the VR HMD solution, which combines an extra-large field of view with near-ear acoustics, gesture recognition, eye-tracking, and speech recognition.
Pimax
Like many VR headset companies, Pimax produces solutions for consumers and business users. The organization’s product range focuses on delivering exceptional visual fidelity with powerful screens with 5K, 8K, and even 12K resolution options. Pimax’s headsets are optimized for top-end GPUs and include built-in audio and tracking sensors.
The Pimax Crystal is the company’s latest offering, with 35ppd glass aspheric lenses, 72/90/120 refresh rates, and integrated eye tracking. The headset also features local dimming capabilities, and users can choose between using the system as a PC VR solution or a standalone device. Pimax also offers a range of headset accessories, such as controllers and faceplates.
Pico
Pico is a rapidly growing VR headset vendor offering both budget-friendly options for consumers and advanced enterprise headsets. Solutions range from the simple Pico G3 headset, with 3 degrees of freedom and a Snapdragon XR2 processor, to the lightweight Pico 4, with pancake optics. The Pico 4 includes full-color passthrough options for mixed reality, sub-millimeter positioning accuracy, and millisecond tracking speeds.
There’s also a version of the Pico 4 available for enterprise users, with powerful eye-tracking and face-tracking capabilities, hypersense controllers, and spatial audio. This headset includes a 4K+ display, a 90hz refresh rate, and pancake lenses.
HP
Technology leader HP is competing with other leading VR headset companies with products like the HP Reverb G2, developed in collaboration with Microsoft and Valve. This headset offers users an impressive 4320 x 2160 resolution display and a 114-degree field of view. There’s a 90hz refresh rate, built-in 3D spatial audio, and Bluetooth connectivity.
The headset also features four cameras (2 on the front and two on the sides) to help reduce the need for external sensors. To ensure users get a comfortable and ergonomic experience, there’s an adjustable front face pad and IPD adjustment options. HP customers can also use the company’s XR device management platform.
HTC VIVE
Exploring various parts of the extended reality landscape, from augmented to virtual reality, HTC VIVE offers multiple products to suit different user needs. Options include the VIVE Pro series, a selection of high-performance PC VR options with high visual fidelity, stereoscopic audio, and precise room-scale tracking.
There’s also the VIVE Focus series, which offers standalone VR solutions to enterprises without needing tethered base stations, external sensors, or PC solutions. Plus, HTC VIVE also recently introduced their VIVE XR Elite headset, which combines virtual reality with mixed reality for companies exploring different levels of immersion.
Varjo
Specializing in enterprise-level virtual and extended reality solutions, Varjo has a broad portfolio of wearables to offer to businesses and their teams. The Varjo Aero is an affordable VR headset with a premium lightweight design and automatic IPD adjustment. Like other VR headset companies, Varjo has also branched into the mixed reality landscape with solutions like the XR-3.
The XR-3 includes innovative depth awareness technology, integrated ultraleap hand tracking, and photorealistic full-color passthrough. The Varjo XR-4 builds on the success of the previous device with 4K visual fidelity, advanced sensor technology, and custom full-dome aspheric lenses.
Lenovo
Exploring virtual and augmented reality, Lenovo produces a range of immersive headsets for business users and consumers. Lenovo’s core virtual reality solution is the ThinkReality VRX, engineered for enterprise users. It’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+Gen 1 chipset and features 6 degrees of freedom tracking. The headset also includes a full-color resolution passthrough mode for mixed-reality applications.
Streamlined and ergonomic, this VRX headset features integrations with various business technologies and includes integrated speakers with a dual microphone for collaboration. Lenovo also offers a range of support and training services to businesses investing in VR for the first time.
Valve
Best known for its computer software and gaming platform (Steam), Valve competes with other VR headset companies with its Valve Index solution. The headset is designed for comfort, with an interchangeable magnetic face gasket and IPD solutions. The device includes off-ear speakers and has a front expansion slot for customization.
Users can expect a high-quality visual experience, with 120Hz refresh rates and a 1600×1440 resolution for each eye. The headset also comes with high-performance controllers, which include high-performance sensors which precisely track finger movements and gestures. The headset can also support various operating systems, from Windows 10 to Linux.
VRgineers
VRgineers produces a combination of hardware and software solutions for the XR landscape. The company’s VR headsets are specially designed for business use cases, such as employee training. For instance, the XTAL 3 virtual reality headset is designed for pilot training, with an 8K resolution, market-leading 180-degree field of view, and customized lenses.
The solution features integrated eye-tracking and hand-tracking technologies. Plus, you can also access additional tracking technology from the VRgineers team. The headset also has foveated rendering capabilities, and direct support for a wide range of simulation applications and business software options.
